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
Notting Hill Carnival 2021 cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns
Notting Hill Carnival 2021 has been cancelled. In a statement issued today (18th June), the board at London’s Notting Hill Carnival announced that this year’s event, wh
The Prodigy share ‘Breathe’ revamp with Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA: Listen
The Prodigy have shared a revamp of their hit ‘Breathe’. The updated version of the classic 1996 track features guest vocals from Wu-Tang Clan founding member RZA, and is produ
Tomorrowland 2021 cancelled by Belgian officials
Tomorrowland 2021 has been cancelled by Belgian officials. Just weeks after Tomorrowland’s organisers told Billboard they were feeling “very positive” about
Paris club Djoon is crowdfunding for its reopening
Paris club Djoon has launched a crowdfunding campaign to aid its planned reopening. Like many venues, the house club – which launched back in 2003 – has financially str
New documentary on the Birmingham grime scene, 0121, to be released this month
A new documentary on Birmingham’s grime scene is set to be released later this month. ‘Risky Roadz 0121’ was created by one of the scene’s original documentarians, Roon
Necessary government support for grassroots clubs outlined in six-point plan by Music Venue Trust
The Music Venue Trust has outlined necessary government support for grassroots clubs. Following their recent warning that grassroots venues will face closure as a result of the del
Free The Night campaign launched for Northern Irish night-time economy
A new campaign has been launched to support the Northern Irish night-time economy. Launched today (17th June) Free The Night was created to push for a safe, progressive and cultura