DJ livestream series, Move The Record, returns with celebration of independent record stores
Move The Record, an initiative originally launched in 2020 in response to the economic strain that independent record stores worldwide have faced due to the pandemic, will pre
The electronic music industry “shrank by 54%” in 2020
The electronic music industry shrank in value by 54% in 2020, according to a new report released yesterday by the International Music Summit. The report, which outlines trends, num
Martyn and 3024 to release new compilation with artists from mentoring programme
3024, the label run by Martyn and Jeroen Erosie, is to release a three-part compilation showcasing music by artists from the label’s mentorship programme. The scheme was
Fabric announces ‘no photo, no video’ on the dancefloor policy
London’s fabric is introducing a “strict” no-photo and no-video policy when it reopens. Announcing the news yesterday (June 28th) via social media, a post shared
Thousands gather at “Freedom To Dance” protest in central London
A Central London protest against the continued closure of the UK’s nightlife scene attracted thousands of music fans and scene figures over the weekend. Taking place on June
RZA announces new album, ‘RZA vs Bobby Digital’, shares single: Listen
RZA has announced a new album, ‘RZA vs Bobby Digital’, and shared the latest single, ‘Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater’. The LP was originally tease
Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, more pay tribute to DMX at BET Awards: Watch
Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes, Method Man, and more paid tribute to the rapper DMX during the BET Awards, which took place on Sunday 27th June at the Microsoft Theatre, Los Angeles.&nb
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