Jaguar launches new dance music podcast, 'UTOPIA Talks'
Jaguar is launching a new dance music podcast, ‘UTOPIA Talks’. The weekly series goes live on Apple Music, Spotify and Acast via Stak from Wednesday 30th June, and prom
Arcadia’s Spider DJ stage features in school science textbook
Arcadia’s iconic Spider DJ stage is now featured in science lessons at UK schools. Examination body AQA has included a section on the spectacular installation piece in
A new documentary about the rise of techno is premiering next month
A new documentary about the rise of techno is premiering next month as part of the Manchester International Festival (MIF). ‘Laurent Garnier: Off The Record’ char
Clubs begin reopening in Spain on a regional basis
Clubs have begun reopening in Spain on a regional basis, with indoor parties starting up in cities including Barcelona, Zaragoza, Santander, and Madrid. The announcements fol
The Prodigy’s Maxim is releasing an NFT
The Prodigy’s Maxim has launched a series of NFTs in collaboration with digital artist WLS, who’s worked with the likes of The Prodigy, Madonna and Pixar in the pa
Roland launches new portable mixer for livestreaming from your phone
Roland has introduced a new mixer for livestreaming, recording podcasts, music videos and more – the GO:MIXER PRO-X. The original GO:MIXER was a popular choice for DJs and m
Arushi Jain’s blends modular synth with Indian classical music on debut album, ‘Under The Lilac Sky’
Arushi Jain is to release a new album, ‘Under The Lilac Sky, through LA label Leaving Records next month. The album sees Jain combine modular synths and electronic music with
Independent label releases make up over 25% of UK music consumption
More than a quarter of all music consumed in the UK in 2020 was by artists from the independent music community, the BPI and AIM have reported this month. The data, drawn from the
UK Government “should be doing more” for post-Brexit touring crisis
A new survey carried out by UK Music has suggested the public think the Government is not doing enough to help musicians overcome post-Brexit barriers to overseas to
OutKast’s Dungeon Family home studio is now available on Airbnb
The Atlanta house that OutKast recorded a number of their early hit singles in has been made available to rent through Airbnb. Big Boi, one-half of the duo, is offering fans t
A Guy Called Gerald launches crowdfunder for ‘Voodoo Ray’ royalties legal dispute
A Guy Called Gerald is planning to take action over the exploitation of his music by UK label Rham Records. Last month, the DJ and producer, real name Gerald Simpson, revealed that
Man loses hand as police break-up illegal rave in France
A man has lost his hand during violent clashes with police at an illegal rave in France. The unlicensed event, which took place in Redon, Brittany over the weekend, had been advert
New underground music station, BAIHUI 百会, launches in Beijing
A new independent radio station, BAIHUI 百会, has launched in Beijing. The project of DJs Slowcook and Knopha, as well as some other Beijing-based friends, the station will
Idris Elba has released a new house track, ‘Fudge’: Listen
Idris Elba has released a new house track via his own 7Wallace imprint. The track, titled ‘Fudge’, is said to have been produced from his trailer while filming in Austr
New York clubs lift required COVID-19 vaccine or negative test proof for entry
New York nightclubs with a capacity of 5,000 or under are no longer required to ask for proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for entry. Last week, New York Governo
Public Enemy’s Chuck D announces graphic novel celebrating 30 years of ‘Apocalypse 91…’
Public Enemy’s Chuck D is getting involved in the world of comics later this year, with the release of a graphic novel, ‘Apocalypse 91: The Revolution Never Sleeps̵
SHERELLE announces debut EP, ‘160 Down The A406’, shares title track: Listen
SHERELLE has revealed full details of her production debut, a two-track EP titled ‘160 Down The A406’. Having built a reputation in recent years for her footwork and ju
Nkisi, Rian Treanor, 96 Back, more announced as residents for Hope Works and No Bounds 2021
The residencies for Sheffield’s Hope Works club and No Bounds festival have been announced. London-based, Congolese-Belgian DJ Nkisi is among the DJs joining the roster, with
Pendulum release new EP, ‘Elemental’: Listen
Pendulum have released a new EP. The Australian drum & bass group, who first announced the ‘Elemental’ EP back in May, have finally released the four-track project