Pioneer DJ launch two new Serato controllers
Pioneer DJ has launched two new Serato controllers with a totally new design – the DDJ-REV-1 and the DDJ-REV-7. Aimed at opposite ends of the experience spectrum, both contr
Ronnie Spector has died
Ronnie Spector, lead singer of iconic US girl group the Ronettes, has died. The vocalist passed away yesterday (12 January). She was 78. Spector’s family announced the news in a
Joy Orbison launches new London club night, Just For You
The free-to-attend party launches on 20 January. Joy Orbison is throwing a new party in London entitled Just For You. The monthly party will take place at Below Stone Nest, a new b
History of Black British music to be explored in new exhibition
The British Library and the University of Westminster have announced a new exhibition exploring the history of Black British music. The partnership have teamed up to educate
Kush Arora announces new EP on Tash LC’s Club Yeke Label
Kush Arora has announced a new EP on Tash LC’s label, Club Yeke. ‘Vision’ will arrive on 7th February. The release features two collaborative tunes — resp
:3LON launches label, PLUR.net, with new single, ‘Quantum Leaping'
Baltimore-based producer, singer and songwriter :3LON, AKA Elon Battle, is launching a new label, PLUR.net, with the first single, ‘Quantum Leaping’, set to b
Nik Colk Void announces debut solo album, ‘Bucked Up Space’, on Editions Mego
Nik Colk Void has announced her debut solo album, ‘Bucked Up Space’, which will land on 8th April via Editions Mego. One half of Factory Floor and one-third of Ca
Scuffed Recordings launches new single series with Wager and 95Bones collab
Scuffed Recordings has launched a new single series, Scuffed Bits, kicking off with a collaboration between label co-founder Wager and label regular 95Bones, ‘Purple HiltR
The Weeknd shares Swedish House Mafia remix of ‘Sacrifice’ and “alternate world” video: Watch
The Weeknd has released a remix of ‘Sacrifice’ with Swedish House Mafia, who also co-produced the original track. You can watch the video for it below. The accompanying music v
SHERELLE announces four-week Phonox residency for February
SHERELLE has announced a four week residency at London venue Phonox, playing Fridays from 4th February. The BEAUTIFUL label boss, jungle and footwork purveyor, recent alumni
David Guetta and MORTEN release new future rave track, ‘Permanence’: Listen
David Guetta and MORTEN have dropped a new track, ‘Permanence’, adding another future rave release to their collaborative back catalogue. Check it out below. Opening wi
Ibiza’s beaches under threat of being “permanently lost” due to climate crisis, study shows
A study has predicted that Ibiza’s beaches are likely to be destroyed by climate change. Marine scientists have published findings of a report which suggests beaches across
Lo’renzo To’rez And His Beautiful Art
It’s time to become familiar with Lo’renzo To’rez and his soulful music. The talented artist has released several singles that are all different and yet carry a common melanc
London club Pickle Factory announces Josey Rebelle, Young Marco, JASSS, more for early 2022 programme
The Pickle Factory has announced its first run of parties for 2022, through until March this year. Artists on the bill include Batu, jungle legend Congo Natty, Young Mar
We’re screening three new music documentaries with Norient Film Festival
Supporters can watch for free until Sunday night. We’ve teamed up with Norient Film Festival to screen three brand new music documentaries exclusively for Crack Supporters. Our m
This producer is releasing an album on an N64 cartridge
A producer is releasing the first ever album on a Nintendo 64 cartridge. Hamburg-based artist Remute’s latest album, ‘R64’, follows his 2021 “cartridge albums”, 
Moodymann, Helena Hauff and rRoxymore join DGTL Amsterdam line-up
DGTL has added a third day to its upcoming Amsterdam edition. After a two-year hiatus, DGTL Amsterdam is set to make its return to the NDSM Docklands on 15-17 April 2022. Tradition
DJ Paulette to chronicle 30-year career in dance music in debut book
Welcome To The Club: The Life And Lessons Of A Black Woman features contributions from Gilles Peterson, Jamz Supernova, Jaguar, Sonique and more. DJ Paulette has announced her
DJ Paulette announces debut book, Welcome To The Club: The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ
DJ Paulette has announced the release of her first book, Welcome To the Club: The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ. The work will give a candid insight into the 30-year c
Free studio time for artists and collectives to be offered with new Pirate Project Fund
Pirate have launched their new Project Fund initiative which gives artists free studio time throughout 2022, and applications are now open. The scheme provides opportunities