Synthesiser pioneer Peter Zinovieff dies, aged 88
The synthesiser pioneer Peter Zinovieff has died, aged 88. According to a report in The Guardian, the Russian-British founder of benchmark-setting brand EMS suffered a fall in his
Influential avant-garde composer Jon Hassell dies, aged 84
The influential American avant-garde composer Jon Hassell has died, aged 84. The musical icon’s family released a statement on 27th June via Facebook and Twitter confirming t
Over half of UK summer festivals have been cancelled
Over half of UK summer festivals have been cancelled for 2021, according to a new study. The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) suggests 51% of events with capacities
28 COVID-19 cases recorded from 58,000 attendants at UK pilot events, report shows
UK pilot events recorded 28 COVID-19 cases from 58,000 attendees, according to the official report. The Government’s Event Research Programme (ERP) report was published
Ibiza's Cova Santa announces Sasha, Ida Engberg, Joseph Capriati, more for July 2021
Cova Santa – the outdoor Ibizan venue owned by Amnesia – has announced a series of events throughout July 2021. International event brands like All Day I Dream, Pyram
Karen Nyame KG drops new EP, ‘Sensei II’, on Black Acre: Listen
KG has released a new EP. Following the release of her singles ‘Nzinga’ and ‘Mantra’, London-based DJ, producer and presenter Karen Nyame has drop
UNTOLD Festival reveals first phase of 2021 line-up
Romania’s largest festival, UNTOLD, is set to return this summer, and it’s now been revealed that the likes of Afrojack, David Guetta, Jamie Jones B2B Loco Dice and Tal
Skrillex shares new video for ‘Butterflies’ with Four Tet and Starrah: Watch
Skrillex has shared new video for ‘Butterflies’. Following the release of his first new single since 2019, ‘Butterflies’, alongside Four Tet and Starrah, the revered D
Live pilot events data will be shared “shortly”, government says
The UK government has said that data from its live pilot events will be shared “shortly” following backlash surrounding the delay in publishing its findings. In April a
Mala to reissue full back catalogue digitally via relaunched I&I label
Mala is set to reissue his back catalogue digitally for the first time. The dubstep pioneer will re-release his full solo and collaborative catalogue over the coming months,
Ibiza opens for tourists as Balearics are added to UK green travel list
Ibiza has been added to the UK’s green travel list. Yesterday (24th), Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced the destinations being added to the UK government’s gre
Shackleton announces first solo album in nine years, ‘Departing Like Rivers’
Shackleton has announced details of his first solo album in nine years. The English producer and DJ will self-release ‘Departing Like Rivers’ via Woe To The Septic Hear
Glastonbury’s Shangri-La is opening a new venue in Bristol, Lost Horizon HQ
The team behind Glastonbury’s Shangri-La district is set to open a new venue in Bristol. Billed as “a creative playground” for the iconic festival district, Los
Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja launches limited print sale for War Child’s Gaza Appeal
Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja AKA 3D has launched a limited print sale for War Child’s Gaza Appeal. In a continuation of Massive Attack’s two-decade partnership wi
The Chemical Brothers, Kano, Kelly Lee Owens, many more call on government for post-Brexit touring action
More than 200 British artists have called on the government for financial aid for touring EU countries following Brexit. The Chemical Brothers, Kano, Kelly Lee Owens, and festivals
Amnesia Ibiza announces Do Not Sleep summer closing party
Do Not Sleep has announced details of its summer closing party at Amnesia Ibiza. Doubling as the house and techno brand’s first and last party on the island in 2021, the even
Ibiza could be added to UK travel green list next week, government sources say
Ibiza could be one of the new destinations added to the UK’s travel green list. The Times reports that a government source has suggested imminent travel to the White Isle 
Tomorrowland officially cancels 2021 festival
Tomorrowland 2021 is officially cancelled. A new statement from the festival’s organisers confirms that, following last week’s decision by Belgian officials to not allow
NTS announces amapiano compilation with new Gaba Cannal track: Listen
NTS has announced a new amapiano compilation, showcasing new music from the prominent South African subcultural scene. ‘Amapiano Now’ will land on 23rd July. The
New festival, Summer Of Love, to take place in Manchester this August
A new festival, Summer of Love, is set for an abandoned central Manchester building over the Bank Holiday weekend Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August. Romanian minimalists Raresh,