Scottish DJ and radio host Niamh Jobson has died aged 22
Scottish DJ, producer, audio engineer and radio host Niamh Jobson has died at the age of 22, her family have confirmed. Niamh passed away on Friday, January 17, in Hong Kong. Her f
GALA festival announces full line-up for 2025 edition
South London’s GALA festival has revealed its 2025 line-up, as it gears up to celebrate its 10th anniversary across the May bank holiday weekend. Returning to Peckham Rye from Ma
G-A-Y put up for sale after owner claims “Soho has lost its vibrancy”
Central London LGBTQIA+ bar G-A-Y has been put for sale, with its owner claiming “Soho has lost its vibrancy.” Announced via a statement on Instagram posted on Friday (
Ibiza’s Pacha shares first details on 2025 grand opening weekend
Ibiza’s Pacha has shared details of its 2025 opening weekend. The White Isle institution will kick off this year’s season with three consecutive events, enlisting the h
Björk slams Spotify: “It’s the worst thing that has happened to musicians”
Björk has slammed Spotify in a new interview with Swedish publication Dagens Nyheter, saying it’s “probably the worst thing that has happened to musicians”. The singer conde
Brooklyn’s Paragon nightclub will close in April
Beloved Brooklyn venue Paragon has announced that it will close its doors in April. In a statement posted on instagram yesterday (January 22), the team behind the 500sqft venue ann
Overmono and Nia Archives to headline Love Saves The Day 2025
Bristol’s Love Saves The Day has confirmed the first wave of acts on its 2025 line-up. Returning to Ashton Court Estate across the May bank holiday weekend, the two-dayer wil
Field Day announces full 2025 line-up ahead of return to Brockwell Park
Field Day has finalised its 2025, as it gears up to make its return to Brockwell Park in May. Having departed from Victoria Park, where it has been held underneath the All Points E
Electronic music market projected to double in worth to $24.5 billion by 2032
The global electronic music market is projected to hit $24.5 billion by 2032, according to a forecast from Wise Guy Reports. The market research consultancy found that the dance mu
Swiss techno DJ Aldanya has died following battle with cancer
Switzerland-born DJ and producer Aldanya, real name Crystal Margaret, has passed away following a battle with cancer, her family has confirmed. Crystal died on Sunday, January 19,
The Daisychain podcast has come to an end after 7 years
Renowned women and non-binary-focused mix series the Daisychain podcast has come to an end after seven years. In a letter entitled “An End, A New Beginning” posted on t
DJ Koze shares details on first album in 7 years, ‘Music Can Hear Us’
DJ Koze has shared details of his forthcoming album ‘Music Can Hear Us‘, which will be released via his imprint Pampa Records on April 4. To give listeners an idea of w
TikTok restores service in the US after Trump announces pause on ban
TikTok is now accessible to users in the US after incoming President Donald Trump announced he would “pause” a ban on its services in the country. After the Supreme Cou
Michigan State University Museum to host new exhibition on Detroit techno
A new exhibition focusing on “the raw energy and global impact” of techno is set to launch at Michigan State University (MSU) Museum in East Lansing, Michigan. Techno: The Rise
GALA festival to celebrate 10 years with global club tour
The next stop will be Coroner’s Court in Bristol on February 8, featuring performances from Pearson Sound, Manami, ADD-SOUND and Ellie Anderson. On March 14, the festival wil
Supreme Court rules to uphold US ban on TikTok from Sunday
The Supreme Court has voted to uphold a ban on TikTok, which will see the popular streaming app become unavailable in the US from Sunday (January 19). The ruling comes following an
Nesa Azadikhah to release new EP fundraising for women prisoners in Iran
Iranian DJ, producer, and label head Nesa Azadikhah has announced the release of a new EP raising money for women prisoners in Iran. The record, titled ‘My World’, is due for r
Leeds venue to give out lollipops to clubbers so they “keep quiet”
Giving the phrase “you get more with sugar than with salt” a whole new meaning, a Leeds-based venue has started giving out lollipops to clubbers in order to curb noise
John Glacier releases Sampha collaboration ‘Ocean Steppin’’
John Glacier has announced a new single and video ‘Ocean Steppin’’, a collaboration with Sampha. Featuring stirring production from Kwes Darko, the sublime track pairs Jo
VELO teams up with Lab54 to reveal new house party series ahead of Tomorrowland Winter 2025
Nicotine-pouch brand, VELO, has announced a new house party series in collaboration with Lab54 to celebrate Tomorrowland Winter. The VELO [A]près Parties will bring unforgettable