The pop star released her single, Baby, yesterday (1 March). Following criticism received from fans on the new track, Charli XCX has taken to social media to respond. In a series of tweets posted last night (1 March) she wrote: “OK – I’m not mad – promise – I just find the commentary interesting so[…]
This Much I Know to Be True is set to hit cinemas on 11 May. Directed by Andrew Dominik, the film focuses on Nick Cave and Warren Ellis’ creative relationship. Shot in London and Brighton, it documents the pair working together on the Bad Seeds album Ghosteen as well as their surprise collaborative release, Carnage.[…]
Saffron have launched a pair of new projects aimed at improving “visibility and access for Black women, trans and non-binary people in music technology.” The Bristol-based music tech initiative unveiled the new projects yesterday (1 March). The first of which is a zine that spotlights Black women and non-binary professionals working in music. The first[…]
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week, the band have pulled out of their upcoming dates in the two countries. In a statement shared on social media yesterday (1 March) the group have announced they will no longer be playing their scheduled dates this summer in solidarity with Ukraine. “In light of current events, we[…]
Top Boy has shared the first trailer for its upcoming season. The hit show will return for its fourth season on 18 March, and the first trailer for the new season has been released today (1 March). The trailer focuses on the importance of family ties, and opens with Dushane Hill attempting to recruit Jamie Tovell[…]
33EMYBW and Gooooose designed the sound for the exhibition. Weirdcore held his first solo exhibition, Orient Flux, at SKP-S shopping centre in Beijing toward the end of 2020. The exhibition featured seven audiovisual installations and was themed around the concept of a train station from the future. Today (1 March) SVBKVLT has announced the release[…]
Vancouver artist dj_2button is the first artist announced. The independent Bristol-based broadcaster has launched their new label Dummy Hands today (1 March). In an Instagram post they announced that the first release will be Transient Communications from dj_2button, who currently is based in Vancouver but was previously a Bristol and Noods Radio resident. Noods were[…]
The Pembrokeshire festival returns this summer for its fourth edition. Westival has released the full line-up for its upcoming edition, slated to take place from 21 to 25 July in the picturesque Pembrokeshire National Park. Call Super, Jay Carder, Mixtress and Ell Murphy are among the latest artists to be added to the bill. They’ll[…]
The rapper paid his respects to the late Jamal Edwards at his gig in London last night (28 February). “Jamal Edwards is the reason I’m standing in front of you guys today,” the former Crack Magazine cover star told fans mid-set during the first of two O2 Arena shows this week. “There’s so many different[…]
The first names are in for Audio Farm Festival 2022. The UK event is set to return to its idyllic Hopton Court home this September with the likes of Helena Hauff, Eclair Fifi and Ellen Allien in tow. The festival has also confirmed DJs such as Alix Perez, Ben Sims, Nightmares on Wax and DRS[…]
Charli XCX is releasing a new track entitled Baby tomorrow (1 March). The artist announced the forthcoming drop earlier today (28 February) and confirmed that a music video is also slated for release. baby song & video tomorrow ? pic.twitter.com/7RrWT4WJ59 XCX’s long-awaited new record, Crash, lands on 18 March. Speaking on the record in her The[…]
Donda 2 is exclusively available on the owners of Kanye West’s own Stem Player device. West, who legally changed his name to Ye last year, debuted the follow-up to Donda at a listening party in Miami on 22 February. Among the features revealed on his new release is a sample from The Collections Vol. 3[…]
The Bank Holiday Jubilee weekender has announced more artists for its upcoming edition. Riverside Festival is set to take place on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow from 2 to 4 June. OK Williams and Moxie are among the latest additions. Australia’s DJ Boring joins the Friday bill and the xx’s Romy will[…]
The pioneering jungle and drum’n’bass MC has passed away aged 54. The news was confirmed by his family yesterday (27 February) via the MC’s social media channels. “Hello everyone, as Alphonso’s first-born, I unfortunately come some with sad news to say that Skibadee has passed away. As a family, we ask for some privacy, but[…]
Hosted by Berlin’s CTM Festival, the collaborative series features exclusive mixes from SHAPE platform artists. A new SHAPE-themed mix series has been launched in collaboration with CTM Festival. A number of artists involved with SHAPE – the Creative Europe-funded platform for innovative music and audiovisual art from Europe – feature in the new series. Oramics member[…]
In a Twitter thread, the artist details her thoughts on people filming her performances. Currently on tour across North America, Mitski shared a series of tweets yesterday (24 February). In the statement, she recognises the omnipresence of phones in our lives whilst asking fans to be present and share in the moment together. “Hello! I[…]
Restrictions on clubbing in the German capital are set to be lifted from next Friday (4 March). From next week, Berlin nightclubs will be allowed to fully open again. The news follows on from the ban on dancing in clubs that was enforced on 8 December, which resulted in the temporary closure of most clubs.[…]
Singeli Movement: Greed For Speed homes in on two of the genre’s leading production houses – Sisso Studio and Pamoja Records. A fundraiser has been launched for a new documentary on Singeli music – the dance music style characterised by its fast-tempos and frenetic beats, originating from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. The upcoming film[…]
Radiohead and The Smile bandmates Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood have contributed original material to the forthcoming season of Peaky Blinders. In a new interview with NME, director Anthony Byrne confirmed that the pair have written new music for the BBC period drama’s sixth and final season, which premieres on Sunday (27 February). “Thom Yorke and Johnny[…]
We Out Here has added a slew of new names to its 2022 programme. For its upcoming edition, which is slated to take place from 25 to 28 August in Abbots Ripton, Cambridgeshire, the festival will welcome former Crack Magazine cover stars Enny and KeiyaA, along with DJs such as Sherelle, Calibre, Shanti Celeste, Moxie[…]
The Dutch festival has added a further 26 artists and projects to its 2022 bill. Rewire has unveiled the third wave of acts locked in for its 11th edition, set to take place from 7-10 April in The Hague. The latest announcement includes the likes of The Bug, Dis Fig, Eartheater, LEYA, Anna Meredith, Nkisi[…]
