DJ Harvey to headline Electric Chair comeback party
The Manchester club night returns this September. Electric Chair returns to Manchester this September with a special comeback event. The iconic local club night – which was
Jon Hassell essays about his own music to be collected in new book, Atmospherics
Atmospherics features diary-like texts on records such as Vernal Equinox, Earthquake Island and Dream Theory In Malaya. A collection of essays and entries penned by the late Jon Ha
A-level Music education could disappear by 2033 due to lack of access and funding
A-level music education in schools could completely disappear in just over a decade, according to a new study carried out by researchers at Birmingham City University. Falling acce
Sunil Sharpe and Give Us The Night pen open letter to Irish government over lack of support for nightlife industry
Irish DJ Sunil Sharpe has penned an open letter to senior Irish politicians about what he describes as a neglect of the events industry. Sharpe, a campaigner for change in licensin
Brighton festival Mutations announces Anna Meredith and Ross From Friends for 2021 line-up
The multi-venue festival will host its third edition on 4-7 November 2021. Mutations has announced the line-up for its upcoming chapter. Anna Meredith joins the programme, along wi
Tirzah and Nubiyan Twist join Green Man 2021 line-up
Green Man has confirmed its 2021 programme. Tirzah will headline the event on 19 August. Joining her on the line-up of new additions are Dream Wife, Nubiyan Twist, Ghostpoet, Ibibi
Sicaria Sound share new EP, '5th Gear / Quondam': Listen
Sicaria Sound have released a new two-track EP, ‘5th Gear / Quondam’. Out now on their own CONFiDANCE imprint, the EP, which is their second release, follows on from Ma
De La Soul finally own the rights to their back catalogue, Talib Kweli says
Talib Kweli has claimed De La Soul have acquired the rights to their master recordings following years of contract disputes. Kweli shared the news via Instagram, after, he says, sp
You can now buy a record store scented candle
A candle apparently scented to resemble a record store is available to purchase online. The work of US-based company DW Home Candles, the record store candle is said to be infused
Four Tet launches legal action against Domino Recordings over streaming royalties
Kieran Hebden, aka Four Tet, has launched legal proceedings against record label Domino over a dispute about royalties. According to a report by Music Week, Hebden is claiming up t
Carl Cox urges fans to get vaccinated: “It’s the only thing we can do to protect ourselves”
Carl Cox has urged fans to get vaccinated against coronavirus in a new interview. Following the announcement last month that proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 will be requ
Yamaha, Roland, Thomann, Music Store and Fender fined €21m for price-fixing
Three music brands and two retailers have been fined a total of €21m for price-fixing and colluding over minimum pricing from 2014 to 2018. As reported by Music Tech, a German Fe
Four Tet and Domino in legal dispute over streaming royalties
Kieran Hebden, aka Four Tet, is taking legal action against Domino. The producer is in a legal dispute with Domino, and is claiming up to £70,000 in damages, and costs, for the ro
Cosmic Gate Keeps Hot Streak With Diana Miro Going On New Progressive Gem, “Nothing To Hide”
With the ‘MOSAIIK Chapter One’ LP set to hit stores and streaming platforms on August the 20th, the third precursor single from Cosmic Gate’s new album arrives today. The tra
Zikai x Kris Kross Amsterdam – You Can Call Me Al
If there’s ever been a record that’s perfect for a dancefloor makeover, it’s Paul Simon’s undeniably feel-good 80’s gem ‘You Can Call Me Al’. Driven by sweet chords a
Felguk – Train
One of Brazil’s hottest dance acts, Felguk, is back with a blazing new single. ‘Train’ is the ultimate statement for Felguk’s ever-progressing sound, railroading powerful h
COFRESI Enlists Matisyahu and KYNG DYCE on 'DAYLIGHT'
Chicago’s own COFRESI doesn’t need red carpets or billboards to capture the attention of dance music fans- his rock-infused, electronic jams speak for themselves. Celeb
TRUTH's New Album 'Acceptance' is a Psychedelic Dreamscape
Following the release of “Pages” and “Acceptance,” New Zealand-based dubstep tandem TRUTH finally reveal their 13-track album Acceptance. While the award-winning duo is kno
Frank Ocean launches luxury fashion and jewellery company Homer
The artist’s long-rumoured project has been announced. In February, rumours of a new Frank Ocean project were circulated after the elusive artist moved into a storied studio buil
Exclusive, Rapid Fire Interview with Incredible Up and Comer, Terry Golden
Hailing from Denmark, Terry Golden is somewhat of a veteran in the dance music industry, with almost 30 years of knowledge under his belt DJing and Producing in the electronic musi