Jungle pioneer Ray Keith is releasing a biography, Dark Soldier
Essex jungle pioneer Ray Keith is set to release a biography. Written in collaboration with journalist Dave Jenkins, Dark Soldier is a 650-page account, described as a “uniqu
A third of professional musicians are still not earning due to the pandemic, research finds
A third of professional musicians in the UK are still not earning from their work due to the pandemic, according to research by the charity Help Musicians. The figures reveal
Jay-Z becomes most GRAMMY-nominated artist ever
Jay-Z has become the most Grammy-nominated artist of all time following the announcement of artists in the running for accolades at the 2022 ceremony. The rapper, songwriter,
We’re screening Sleaford Mods documentary Bunch of Kunst this week
Crack Magazine Supporters can watch for free from Friday. Sleaford Mods are the poet laureates of Broken Britain, two angry geezers whose brutal lyrics and rackety machine-punk hav
Louis Futon releases genre-bending sophomore LP Couchsurfing
When experimental electronic producer Louis Futon left his native Philadelphia for Los Angeles, he found himself bouncing between friends’ couches for a year. The experience was
Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers, Kraftwerk, more announced for All Points East 2022
Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers, Kraftwerk and Disclosure are among the acts set to headline next year’s edition of All Points East. The London festival, returning once again
tyDi & Electric Polar Bears Debut Massive 12 Track Remix Pack got “You Never Know”
Today, following on from its original release last month, Electric Polar Bears & tyDi’s “You Never Know” receives a massive rework with twelve remixes out now! Sin
Little Simz releases new short film, 'I Love You, I Hate You': Watch
Little Simz has partnered with WeTransfer’s digital arts platform WeBody to create and release a new short film, ‘I Love You, I Hate You’. The debut film of Littl
Hercules launches new affordable DJ controller
Hercules has launched a new portable controller designed to use with smartphones. The new DJControl Mix is purpose-built for use with Algoriddim’s popular djay app on iOS and And
Bicep to headline Belfast's AVA Festival 2022
Belfast festival AVA has confirmed that Bicep will headline its 2022 edition with a live set. Taking place from on 3rd and 4th June, next year’s festival will see AVA move to
Omar Souleyman has reportedly been detained on terrorism charges
According to local media outlets, the Syrian singer was arrested during a raid on his home in Urfa, in the south east of Turkey. Syrian artist Omar Souleyman has reportedly been ar
UK DJs and musicians will be able to tour in Spain without visa under new deal
UK DJs and musicians will be able to tour Spain without a visa under a new deal hailed as “a big victory”. Throughout 2020 and 2021, music industry representative
Jack Back Teams With Fancy Inc & Roland Clark On New Stomper “Alive”
David Guetta’s Jack Back alias returns with another spitfire collaboration, teaming up with Fancy Inc, and Roland Clark for the penetrating and soulful tech-house single, ‘Aliv
Pirate Studios launches artist opportunities scheme with Keep Hush, Reprezent Radio, more
Pirate Studios have launched a new round of artist opportunities, designed to give aspiring producers and DJs experience within the music industry. Among the organisations that Pir
Fabio & Grooverider to perform A History of Drum & Bass with The Outlook Orchestra
Fabio & Grooverider are linking up with The Outlook Orchestra for a special one-off performance in January that will see them celebrate the history of jungle and drum & bas
Legendary London gay club night TRADE announces 30th anniversary party
Legendary London gay club night TRADE has revealed initial details of its 30th-anniversary party. Taking place at King’s Cross venue EGG LDN on 12th February 2022, the club w
Terry Golden Keeps Up Incredible Record Release Run with “Higher”
This year has arguably been one of the best for Terry Golden as he fires again with his brand-new release ‘Higher’, available from 22/10/2021 in partnership with the successful
SERENA RIGACCI FT. ALEX MARLEY ‘TAKE A RIDE’
Featuring as a collaboration between the Italian pop-star Serena Rigacci and Jamaican reggae artist Alex Marley, ‘Take a ride’ is a positive rendition of love and freedo
Arca announces new album KicK iii, shares lead single Electra Rex
“KicK iii is the most incendiary entry in the KiCK universe.” Arca is releasing another new album. The forthcoming record, entitled KicK iii, will be released on the same day a
German electro producer Das Muster has died
German electro producer Das Muster has died. The artist, real name Marcus Mumm, reportedly passed away at the weekend. No cause of death has been announced. Mumm was a revered figu