Oliver Sim reveals he’s been living with HIV for 15 years
The xx’s Oliver Sim disclosed his HIV status in a new statement discussing his latest single and his forthcoming debut solo album, Hideous Bastard. Oliver Sim has revealed th
Audio Farm Festival expands 2022 line-up
The Audio Farm line-up just got bigger. The independent festival, which is staged at Hopton Court in the Shropshire countryside, has added a slew of new names to its 2022 line-up.
Music Venue Trust launches campaign for community ownership of grassroots venues
The new initative seeks to tackle the issue of ownership that poses threat to independent music venues. Today (23 May) the Music Venue Trust has launched their new Own Our Venues c
Four Tet releases 3LW-sampling track Looking At Your Pager
Four Tet – real name Kieran Hebden – has finally released his 3LW edit. Hebden has shared the track Looking At Your Pager under his KH moniker today. It samples 3LW’s d
Noise Test announces festival in Croatia this August
The night, which has held residences in London and Bristol over the past 16 years, is holding its own festival. Noise Test was founded in South London on the concept of creating a
Burna Boy joins Flow Festival 2022 line-up
The Helsinki-based festival has revealed more artists to play this year’s edition. Previous Crack Magazine cover star Burna Boy has been confirmed to play Flow Festival. Othe
AceMo, Hudson Mohawke and more pay tribute to pioneering film composer Vangelis
The Oscar-winning Greek composer and synth artist has died, aged 79. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared the news of Vangelis’ death yesterday (19 May) via Twitte
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
Buttechno voices support for Clone Records’ decision to stop working with Nina Kraviz
Pavel Milyakov – aka Buttechno – has shared a post on social media supporting Clone Records’ decision to stop working with Nina Kraviz and her label трип Recordings.
VËRYL festival unveils more artists for 2022
The German festival has announced the second wave of acts for this year’s event. VËRYL festival has confirmed Yu Su, DJ Tennis, Refuge Worldwide co-founder Richard Akingbehi
Sega Bodega teases new Sophie Ellis-Bextor track Hypnotized
The NUXXE producer has shared a snippet of new music he’s been working on. In April, Sega Bodega revealed that he’s collaborating with Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Wuh Oh on
New York Senate passes bill to prohibit rappers’ lyrics being used against them in court
This progression of the Rap Music on Trial law comes in amidst Young Thug and Gunna’s current court case. Yesterday (17 May) the New York Senate passed the bill by 38-32 vote
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
Watching Trees announces Joy Orbison and Scratchclart for inaugural edition
The new UK festival is a collaboration between Optimo and Ransom Note. Taking place from 2-4 September, Watching Trees is being held to celebrate 25 years of Glasgow’s Optimo
Jamal Edwards to be honoured with Music Industry Trusts Award
The late music mogul will be the first posthumous recipient of the award. Jamal Edwards, the founder of SB.TV, died on 20 February aged 31. He was a pioneering entrepeneur and help
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
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
Binker & Moses, Nia Archives and Nayana IZ to play World Island festival 2022
The multi-venue weekender is set to take place on 3 and 4 June as part of Leeds Jazz Festival. Focused on platforming jazz, neo-soul, hip-hop and electronic artists, World Island h
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