New York City Nightlife Advisory Council proposes reform of public dancing restrictions, legal drinking in parks, more
New York City’s Nightlife Advisory Council has published a report proposing a limit on 4am curfews, as well as allowing for drinking in public parks. Proposals put forward in
Fully vaccinated travellers from EU and US will no longer need to quarantine in UK
People who were fully vaccinated in the EU or US will no longer need to isolate when coming to England, Scotland and Wales from an amber list country. The rule change will come int
$2 million Wu-Tang Clan album bought by ‘pharma-bro’ Martin Shkreli sold by US government
The $2 million Wu-Tang Clan album bought by ‘pharma-bro’ Martin Shkreli has been sold by the US government for an undisclosed sum. The record in question is ‘Once U
Matroda & San Pacho Heat Up The Summer with “La Pasion”
DJ/producer Matroda, best known for his single “Disco Tool”, “Forget It” and his “California” remix alongside Chris Lake has just released his latest single with San Pa
Röyksopp ‘Melody A.M.’ vinyl sells for $8,450 on Discogs
A vinyl copy of Röyksopp’s seminal album, ‘Melody A.M.’, has sold for $8,450 on Discogs. Only 100 copies exist of the limited release version, which features cover
Moor Mother shares new album track, ‘Shekere’ featuring Lojii: Listen
Moor Mother has shared a new track from her forthcoming LP. Following the release of ‘Obsidian’ featuring rapper Pink Siifu earlier this month, the Phila
Swedish House Mafia confirm new album is coming, perform tracks on Tonight Show: Watch
Swedish House Mafia have confirmed their new album, ‘Paradise Again’, is coming after unveiling a new single, ‘Lifetime’, with 070 Shake and Ty Dolla $ign e
Joy Orbison announces debut mixtape, 'still slipping vol.1', on XL
Joy Orbison has announced his debut mixtape, ‘still slipping vol.1’, which will drop on 13th August via XL Recordings. The title is a reference to his 2019 six-track EP
Ryoji Ikeda Presents: A [continuum]
A [continuum] is an updated iteration of Ryoji Ikeda’s very first sound installation, a sonic exploration of the concert pitch, A. To close out his Fact Residency, Ryoji Ikeda ta
Biz Markie dies, aged 57
Beatbox and hip hop pioneer Biz Markie has passed away at the age of 57. The news was confirmed by the late rapper’s rep Jenni Izumi, in a statement that read: “It is w
You can now rewatch every set from Tomorrowland’s virtual festival
All of the sets from Tomorrowland’s latest virtual event have now been archived online. Full sets from the likes of Armin van Buuren, Amelie Lens, Charlotte de Witte, Afrojac
ANNA, Avalon Emerson, Folamour, Conducta, more added to Sónar 2022 line-up
A host of new names have been added to the Sónar 2022 line-up, including Brazilian DJ/producer ANNA, Avalon Emerson, Folamour and Kiwi Rekords boss, Conducta. Taking place on the&
Dance System shares long sought-after single, ‘All I Wanna Do’: Listen
Dance System has released a new single, ‘All I Wanna Do’. The track dates back to 2019, when the producer began playing it out in clubs pre-pandemic, but it’s rel
Streaming model needs “total reset”, damning UK govt report concludes
The UK governments report into the Economy of Streaming – which began in October 2020 – has concluded that the streaming model needs a ‘total reset’. Claiming mus
Ocio de Ibiza proposes ban on DJs that perform at illegal parties
Ocio de Ibiza has proposed a ban on DJs that perform at illegal parties in villas and other private locations, which “are becoming more and more professionalised.” 
Clubs and festivals in England encouraged to use NHS Covid Pass for entry
With under a week to go now until the UK’s full reopening from the latest COVID-19 lockdown, the UK Government has finalised details around nightlife. As was already confirme
The first grime colouring book is being released this month
The first grime colouring book, ‘NANG’, is being released this month, featuring some of the scene’s most prominent artists in a 40-page adventure created by Aaron
Kuala Lumpur dance music pioneer DJ Gabriel Chong dies, aged 48
Kuala Lumpur dance music pioneer DJ Gabriel Chong has died, aged 48. According to an obituary in the Malaysian lifestyle publication UNRESERVED, Chong — who also went under
ABBA’s ‘Gold’ spends record-breaking 1000 weeks in UK charts
ABBA’s ‘Gold’ album has spent a record-breaking 1,000 weeks in the UK charts. The compilation, which comprises some of the band’s best-loved songs, wa