Block9 at Glastonbury 2022
Exclusive highlights from the DJs and electronic artists that played at Glastonbury’s rave utopia. Glastonbury Festival returned to Worthy Farm last month after an enforced t
Lunchbox Candy returns to ÆDEN Berlin this weekend
The queer event holds its fourth outing at the Berlin clubbing institute this Saturday (25 June). Lunchbox Candy brings its “gender-bending celebration” to ÆDEN for th
Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared TV series shares first trailer
A first look at the new TV series. In 2020, the cult YouTube series Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared announced that it’d been commissioned by Channel 4. Now, a first tra
New streaming platform Marine Snow to pay artists the equivalent of 500,000 Spotify streams
The music streaming app describes itself as “a digital oasis for vivid music lovers.” Founded by Tony Lashley, who previously worked as Head of Marketing & Operatio
Binker & Moses, Blackhaine and Elena Colombi to play Stone Island Presents Amsterdam
The next instalment of C2C Festival and Stone Island’s collaboration is set to take place on 14 July. Artists confirmed for the upcoming free event – which will take place
NINA shares new Dean Blunt produced single, grandiosee
The track is the latest release on Dean Blunt and Inga Copeland’s World Music label. Clocking in at just shy of a minute, grandiosee is the latest release from NINA – aka N
Fact Mix 861: Nsasi
A hybrid DJ set and live performance from one of the founders of Kampala’s ANTI-MASS collective. Early in his life, Ugandan DJ and musician Nsasi earned a reputation for chal
New nightlife and arts festival, Tour de Moon, is heading to Newcastle
The event series will host four days of immersive art, talks, films and music in Newcastle from 27-30 May. Tour de Moon is a multi-city, UK-wide festival comprised of free public e
Ableton launches new Loop Session series
The first online event takes place on 21 May with previous SHAPE Platform artist Grand River. Ableton’s Loop Session has announced a new series which will give insight into d
Nina Kraviz responds to Clone Records’ allegations of “pro-Putin” views
The Russian DJ has issued a statement on her social media in response to allegations from the Dutch label and distributor. Posted yesterday (17 May) Nina Kraviz spoke about the con
Xenoangel simulate mythic archaeology on the back of a world beast in Supreme (Slow Thinking)
Multidisciplinary artists Marija Avramovic and Sam Twidale combine live simulation, hybrid poetry, 3D animation and reactive sound design to explore symbiosis and synchronicity in
New database for women and non-binary producers launched
The directory, called In the Key of She, spotlights women and non-binary electronic artists. Launched by DJ, producer and university professor Samantha Parsley – under her DJ nam
Fact Mix 859: Changsie
UK funky meets electro on a mix from the NTS resident and DJ behind Tokyo’s Joyride party. For those eager to hear underground dance sounds in Tokyo, Changsie’s Joyride
Over 100 UK festivals join campaign to tackle sexual violence
UK events including Bluedot, The Great Escape, Boomtown Fair and End of the Road festival have pledged their commitment to tackle sexual violence. The Association of Independent Fe
Call Super, John Talabot and Moxie announced for VËRYL festival 2022
The German house and techno event has unveiled the first wave of artists to play this year. Taking place at an old airfield near Berlin between 11 and 14 August, VËRYL festival ha
Kendrick Lamar reveals artwork for new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
Kendrick Lamar has shared the cover for his forthcoming album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Photographed by Renell Medrano, the Compton rapper can be seen in the artwork hol
A$AP Rocky teases new release starring Rihanna
In a since deleted Instagram post, the rapper indicated he’s dropping new music tomorrow (5 May). Yesterday afternoon A$AP Rocky reportedly shared a poster detailing his next
New Bristol record store Disk Frisk is opening this month
Disk Frisk has announced that the shop will open its doors on 14 May. Bristol’s newest record store will be located at 4 Sommerville Road, just off Gloucester Road. To celebr
Qube Futures announces programme of talks and workshops
The talent development programme has announced the Class of 2022. Launched earlier this year by London studios The Qube, the project is aimed at supporting young music creators. Th
DJ Tim Westwood leaves Capital Xtra show following allegations of sexual misconduct
TW: Sexual harassment, misconduct, abuse According to the BBC, Tim Westwood is stepping down from his Capital Xtra show “until further notice”. Seven allegations of sex