Emerging Artist Spotlight: Twon Key from Atlanta (Must Read)
We highlight Atlanta-based artist Twon Key, a versatile musician making waves with his latest single, Tetris.
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Tino Kamal Erupts with “Yagga Yo,” a Mantra of Creative Rebellion
London’s own shape-shifting disruptor Tino Kamal returns with “Yagga Yo”, a record that feels less like a single and more like an awakening. Out now on all major platforms, the track captures everything that makes Kamal such a rare force in UK music — raw energy, visionary chaos, and a sense of control that feels[…]
Makes My Blood Dance Unleash “Z3r02LGHT$p33D!” on Vinyl This Halloween
Brooklyn’s Makes My Blood Dance are taking an unexpected route in 2025. While many new bands chase streaming numbers and viral traction, the self-styled disco metal collective is channeling its energy into ritual, community, and vinyl. On Halloween, the group will release their first full-length album Z3r02LGHT$p33D!, a project designed as both record and ceremony[…]
<strong>“Remedy” Producer Ridley Bronson Reveals How He Got Into House Music</strong>
Milwaukee-native musician Ridley Bronson just dropped “Fool,” the follow-up to his highest streaming song “Remedy,” which was recently compiled into a remix EP. The project introduces seven different renditions of the track and collaborations with many talented artists like fortyseven, Dunes of Dawn, Mnemonic, and YEHOSHU’A. With over 350K streams, the House music producer and[…]
DJ 5 Day Forecast Melts Hearts With New Music Video For “Elevate”
Fast-rising DJ and producer 5 Day Forecast shares a heart-warming music video for his third single “Elevate.” The Dubstep track completes the musician’s breakup series, following “Baby I’m Good” and “To The Edge,” and focuses on exploring a darker and gloomy side of a person who is struggling to cope with a split-up. The visuals[…]
Our latest limited edition annual, The Collections, Volume IV, is here
The Winter 2022 annual focuses on the creatives behind some of this year’s standout shoots. We’re proud to share the next edition of the The Collections, our limited edition publication compiling the best articles and photography of the last year. The new issue, The Collections Vol. IV, launches today (17 November) and is in stores from[…]
Overmono release new track, Walk Thru Water featuring St. Panther
The duo has shared their latest single via XL Recordings. Overmono have released Walk Thru Water, which features a sample from Greatness by singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist St. Panther. The pair of brothers – aka Tom and Ed Russell – premiered the track at their recent Koko headline show – which was the opening date[…]
A Pavement musical is premiering in New York next month
Slanted! Enchanted! A Pavement Musical will be performed on 1 and 2 December at the Sheen Center. Presented by Matador Records, the new musical theatre production about Pavement takes its name from the band’s debut album – which turned 30 this year. Slanted! Enchanted! is written and directed by Alex Ross Perry, who also directed[…]
Fever Ray is going on tour in 2023
The ‘There’s No Place I’d Rather Be Tour’ is Fever Ray’s first run of shows in five years. Former member of The Knife and Crack Magazine Issue 85 cover star, Karen Dreijer will tour as Fever Ray in 2023 to accompany their upcoming album Radical Romantics. The project is set to feature contributions from Atticus Ross,[…]
AOC condemns Ticketmaster following Taylor Swift ticket sales crash
The US congresswoman took to Twitter to criticise the ticketing platform. Yesterday (15 November) Ticketmaster experienced technical difficulties which saw the site crash as Taylor Swift fans attempted to buy presale tickets for the musician’s upcoming 2023 Eras tour – Swift’s first since her 2018 Reputation stadium shows. In response to this, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticised[…]
Joy Orbison shares new single, 2M3 2U
The Collections vol.3 cover star has released a new track via XL Recordings. Following on from pinky ring earlier this year, Joy Orbison has shared hist latest single 2M3 2U. Speaking on the track, the producer and DJ – real name Peter O’Grady – said that he sees “this one as a bit of a[…]
Kelela announces new album, Raven, and shares single On The Run
The new record is slated for release via Warp on 10 February next year. Following on from a string of new singles, Kelela has announced details of her long-awaited new album. Entitled Raven, the 15-track release is her first album since her 2017 debut LP Take Me Apart. Speaking on the forthcoming project, Kelela said:[…]
A one-off festival celebrating the work of Iannis Xenakis is coming to Berlin
X100 is a 3-day festival celebrating the seminal composer, organised by Berlin Atonal. The one-off event will take place at Kraftwerk, Berlin from 18-20 November. Paying homage to Iannis Xenakis’ work and legacy, X100 brings together a series of specially commissioned works from a range of innovative contemporary artists working in experimental and live performative[…]
Wide Awake locks in Caroline Polachek, Oneohtrix Point Never and Shygirl for 2023
The festival has announced its second wave of acts for next year. Wide Awake festival is set to return to Brockwell Park on 27 May 2023. Pop star Caroline Polachek has been confirmed as a headliner with other acts including Daniel Avery – who will play live – Coucou Chloe, VTSS, Jockstrap and Molchat Doma.[…]
Goya Gumbani and Kiina share new single and video, Define Time
The track is accompanied by a music video directed by Ivor Alice. London-based artists Goya Gumbani and Kiina have teamed up for new single Define Time, which sees the pair explore both individual and collective concepts of reality and time. The track comes ahead of Gumbani and Kiina’s new collaborative EP Face in the Storm,[…]
Stormzy shares new single Firebabe, featuring Sampha
This is the second single from Stormzy’s forthcoming album This Is What I Mean, slated for release on 25 November. Stormzy has shared new track Firebabe which features guest vocals from Sampha, Jacob Collier and rising artist Debbie, who is also on the 0207 Def Jam label. The single is produced by George Moore and[…]
We’re hosting a free talk with Eliza Rose at the BIMM Institute
DJ and broadcaster Vanessa Maria will host the talk with Eliza Rose at BIMM Bristol’s new Stokes Croft location. Earlier this year, we announced a new collaboration with BIMM Institute, the British and Irish Institute of Modern Music and the largest music institute of higher education in Europe. As part of this partnership, we curated[…]
The Andy Warhol Museum discovers rare master tapes of the Velvet Underground’s debut album
The Pittsburg archival museum has also digitised the early masters of The Velvet Underground & Nico. The Andy Warhol Museum has discovered rare master tapes of the influential rock band’s debut album. Released in 1967 on Verve Records, The Velvet Underground & Nico saw the New York outfit collaborate with German singer, actress and model[…]
New study finds that 1 in 3 music fans plan to visit fewer live events in 2023
CM.com’s study looks into the future of the live events industry and the lasting effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. A new study from CM.com has found that 1 in 3 music fans plan to visit fewer live events in the coming year. The report – titled The Future Of Live looks into the effects of[…]
James Acaster reveals new music project Temps featuring Xenia Rubinos, Quelle Chris and NNAMDÏ
The 40-strong collective of musicians is helmed by the comedian. James Acaster has announced his new music project Temps and shared the first single, no,no. This debut cut from the collective features Detroit rapper Quelle Chris, Xenia Rubinos, drummer Seb Rochford, NNAMDÏ and Shamir. The track is accompanied by a video that sees Acaster don his[…]
Batu, Shanti Celeste and Leon Vynehall announced for Love International 2023
The Tisno festival has shared its first wave of acts for next year. Taking place from 12-18 July 2023, Love International has confirmed Leon Vynehall, Shy One, Shanti Celeste and Timedance founder Batu to play. Other names locked in include Amaliah, Gideön, Call Super and B.O.T.A. singer, DJ and producer Eliza Rose. There’s also Danielle[…]