Features

Ableton has launched a new iOS app for on-the-go production

Note is built for on-the-go music creation, and is Ableton’s first foray into app-based music-making. Ableton has today (18 October) released its first iOS app, entitled Note, which designed for musical sketching and ideating. Launched initially as an iOS exclusive, Note is billed as a place to “start ideas, experiment with sounds and find direction”[…]

Björk and Greta Thunberg discuss climate change, fame and more in new conversation

The pair talked greenwashing, fame and Björk’s new album during a new discussion for the New Statesman’s World Review podcast. The seminal musician and world-renowned climate activist first encountered each other in 2019, when Björk asked Thunberg for a reading of an environmental manifesto for her show Cornucopia. Since, Bjork has released her latest project Fossora, while Thunberg is gearing[…]

Paradise Garden, Wales’ first listening bar, has opened

The bar is set to host artists and DJs from Wales and beyond. Paradise Garden, Wales’ first listening bar, has opened in Cardiff. Located on City Road, the venue – founded by David Bull and Esther Taylor – intends to revive Cardiff’s music scene by providing a platform for lesser known sounds. The bar is[…]

UNQUIET announce regional tour for Winter 2022

UNQUIET will set out on a regional tour from October 29 to November 8. UNQUIET, led by composer and conductor Robert Ames and supported by the Manchester Camerata Ensemble – will set out on a regional tour from October 29 to November 8. The Manchester Camerata will be joined by Carmen Villain for the world[…]

Jazz Cafe announces line-up for Autumn/Winter 2022

DJ Assault, Aqwea, Jamz Supernova, and more will play the iconic Camden venue. Jazz Cafe have announced its line-up for its Autumn/Winter 2022 season. Following a refurbishment of its DJ booth which has been expanded, lowered, and fitted with a new D&B Audio soundsystem – the Camden venue looks to build on its already world-renowned[…]

Sega Bodega and Caroline Polachek are releasing a track next week

The new release, entitled Sunset, is set to drop on 17 October. Following on from Caroline Polachek’s Instagram post last week revealing the release date for Sunset, Sega Bodega shared a post yesterday (11 October) announcing the collaboration. “We’ve been sitting on this for a verrrrry long time,” the NUXXE producer wrote, “and the excitement[…]

NOW Gallery announces new show Human Stories: The Satirists

The show will take place at the NOW Gallery in Greenwich Peninsula from October 13 to November 13. NOW Gallery has announced a new show focusing in on the role of satire and its uses. Human Stories: The Satirists features work from Stephen Tayo, Thandiwe Muriu, Thy Tran, Nguyen Smith, Bubi Canal, and Leonard Surajaya.[…]

The final line-up for Llais 2022 has been released

Cate Le Bon, House Gospel Choir, and more all join the Cardiff festival. Llais has finalised its lineup for its 2022 edition, which will take over the Wales Millennium Centre from 26-30 October. Alongside a lineup featuring the likes of Black Midi, Pussy Riot, Abdullah Ibrahim and more – Llais have announced a special performance[…]

Kendall Jenner posts Aphex Twin’s ‘Aisatsana [102]’ on Instagram

Kendall Jenner shared what she was listening to yesterday (9 October) to her Instagram audience of 259 million followers. Aphex Twin’s aisatsana [102] – the closing track from 2014’s Syro – was her chosen soundtrack. Jenner posted a screenshot of the track playing with “sunday” overlayed. Previously on her story, Kendall had gone horse-riding before[…]

Janet Jackson went to Corsica Studios last night

The pop icon was spotted at Corsica Studios in London last night (8 October). Alexander Nut – who founded Eglo Records with Floating Points – posted a photo of him with Janet Jackson from the label’s event. Sharing the image, producer and Natural Frequency Records founder LDLDN wrote, “Janet Jackson was at the Eglo Records[…]

Wide Awake announces its first wave of acts for 2023 edition

With a line-up merging indie, post-punk, electronica, techno and more, Wide Awake returns to Brockwell Park on 27 May. The festival has announced its first wave of acts for the 2023 edition. Former Crack Magazine cover star Arooj Aftab has been confirmed to play alongside noise-punk four-piece Gilla Band, A Place To Bury Strangers, Sunset[…]

Shanti Celeste, Overmono and Moodymann to play Polaris Festival

The mountain-top electronic music festival returns for the first time in two years. For 2022, Polaris Festival comes to Verbier, Switzerland across two weekends, taking place from 18-19 and 25-27 November. Confirmed to play this year, there’s Shanti Celeste, Moodymann, The Blessed Madonna and Paula Temple. Overmono are also locked in for a live set[…]

Patti Smith is releasing new book, A Book of Days

The publication is inspired by the musician, poet and performer’s Instagram account. Patti Smith has announced the release of her new book. A Book of Days will feature over 365 photos, offering a snapshot into a year in Smith’s life. The publication – which is due out on 15 November via Penguin Random House –[…]

Discover “Rolling Stone” By Bill & Murray

Bill & Murray bring back the 80’s vibe, breathing new life into the synth-pop genre with a new release “Rolling Stone”. This is a song that will sweep you off your feet with its lightness and positivity and its “I don’t care much about much” vibe. We’ve been loving Bill & Murray’s work over here,[…]

Fever Ray shares video for What They Call Us

The song was written and produced alongside Olof Dreijer, former member of The Knife. Fever Ray has released the video for their new track, What They Call Us. The track was co-produced and written by Olof Dreijer, who worked alongside Karin during their time in The Knife. While frequent collaborator Martin Falck is responsible for[…]

The Hydra share details for its upcoming 10th anniversary Printworks takeover

Hessle Audio’s 15-year special kicks off the celebrations on October 29. The Hydra have announced the billing for its 10th birthday, with three parties taking place at Printworks across October and November – hosted by Hessle Audio, Erased Tapes and EFG. Hessle Audio will kick off the celebrations with its 15-year anniversary on October 29,[…]

New Hans Zimmer documentary set to be released this month

Hans Zimmer: Hollywood Rebel looks back at the German composer’s prolific 40-year career. The new documentary about the life and work of Hans Zimmer is set to premiere at 9pm (GMT) on BBC Two on 16 October. It will cover the life of the critically acclaimed composer – who scored The Lion King, Inception, Interstellar,[…]

Friendly Fires set to celebrate 15th Anniversary of debut with London show

The show is set to take place this coming February. Friendly Fires are set to play a show in London next February, celebrating the 15th anniversary of their debut self-titled album. Released in September 2008 on XL Recordings, Friendly Fires was shortlisted for 2009’s Mercury Prize and was followed by remixes from Paul Epworth, Ray Mang,[…]