Cemento – Killing Life
I was combing through the Noiseville punk group on Facebook as I routinely do and found this interesting entry with a link to Cemento from Los Angeles. The artwork made me think it
Batavia – Mythos
In contrast to the last time I had an outing with Batavia, that being of their remix album “Batavia and Their Friends”, their brand new full length piece “Mythos&
Lesser Care – Palm / Acquired Taste
Lesser Care is a three piece from West Texas. They play a familiar sound of post punk complete with twangy guitars and waves of melancholy instrumentation that often seep into the
Ritual Veil – Keep Looking Down
It’s been about 4 years since the umbra of Wolf In The Night shook me cold with its gloomy charm and relentless piercing arc into the dimly lit corridors of yesteryear.
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
Denial Waits – Noirbox
Two singles have preceded the inevitable debut of Denial Waits’ EP “Noirbox”, those being ‘Father/Me’ and ‘My Dark Road’. Both of these so
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
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
Katy B is releasing new music next week
Katy B is set to release new music. The London-born artist, who made her debut back in 2011 with ‘On A Mission’, has teased that new music will land on the 13th August.
Aaliyah’s back catalogue to be released on streaming platforms next month
Aaliyah’s back catalogue is set to be released on streaming platforms next month. In a new deal struck between the late R&B icon’s uncle Barry Hankerson — who fo
UK festivals to be covered by £750 million insurance scheme, UK Government announces
The UK Government has announced that UK festivals are set to be covered by £750 million insurance scheme. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the Live Events Reinsurance scheme,
Goldie suggests humans are descendants of aliens
Goldie has suggested that humans are descended from aliens. In a recent interview with the Daily Star, the drum & bass pioneer said that “Mars is like an old fucking gaff
Denis Sulta and DJ Mag launch DJ & Production scholarship in association with Point Blank
Denis Sulta and DJ Mag are launching a DJ & production scholarship in association with Point Blank. As part of Point Blank’s Future S.T.A.R.S. scholarships, bursaries and
UK Government accused of “meaningless posturing” over recent Brexit touring claims
Music industry figures have hit back at the UK Government’s recent claims of victory in securing visa-free touring for UK artists across 19 EU member states, with the cl
Wales’ new climate change minister is Aphex Twin’s sister
Wales’ new climate change minister Julie James is the sister of Aphex Twin, she’s revealed in a recent interview. Having been appointed to the role in May, James recent