New documentary on history of the UK’s Free Party Movement is in the works
A new documentary exploring the history of the UK’s Free Party Movement is in the works. Free Party: A Folk History is a chronicle of the movement, in which a new wave of un
Glastonbury organisers granted licence for one-day festival in September, Equinox
Glastonbury has been granted permission to hold a one-day festival this year. In January, the Somerset festival announced it was officially cancelled for 2021 due to ongoing COVID-
Spotify launches ticketed livestream events
Spotify is launching a new feature that lets artists stream ticketed concerts straight into the Swedish giants’ platform. Fans can buy tickets for the concerts – currently
Solomun and Jamie Foxx collaborate on new single, ‘Ocean’: Listen
Solomun and Jamie Foxx have collaborated on a new single, ‘Ocean’. This unlikely pairing sees the renowned deep house and tech DJ and A-list Hollywood movie star team up
KG shares new single, ‘Nzinga’, with Toya Delazy, announces new EP: Listen
KG has shared a new single featuring South African star Toya Delazy. ‘Nzinga’ is taken from a forthcoming EP due to land next month. The track combines afrobeat, gqom, ha
Jamz Supernova launches new podcast, DIY Handbook
Jamz Supernova is launching a new podcast, DIY Handbook, kicking off on 24th May. A first for the BBC 6 Music and 1Xtra regular, and former BBC Radio 1 host, confirmed guests
Stockholm’s Ericsson Globe venue renamed Avicii Arena
Stockholm’s Ericsson Globe venue has been renamed Avicii Arena in honour of the late-Swedish electronic music star, real name Tim Bergling. The decision has been brought ab
Eric Prydz announces four massive New York shows for 2021
Eric Prydz has announced four massive New York shows across two consecutive weekends in winter 2021. The events will be held at Brooklyn Mirage on November 26th and 27th, and then
Large events with COVID-tested audiences no riskier than shopping, preliminary trial results show
Large events with COVID-tested audiences are no riskier than shopping, according to the preliminary results of UK trials conducted at test events throughout the past month. The rep
iZotope and Native Instruments team up for free plugins and discounts
iZotope and Native Instruments recently announced a merger under a new umbrella company and to celebrate they’re offering you the chance to download two of their plugins for free
Love International, Dimensions and Hospitality on the Beach festivals postponed
Three festivals that had been due to take place at Croatia’s Garden Tisno resort this summer have been postponed. Dimensions, Love International and Hospitality On The Bench
Moritz von Oswald Trio reforms with Laurel Halo and Heinrich Köbberling
Moritz von Oswald has reconvened the Moritz von Oswald Trio with two new members joining him: Laurel Halo and jazz drummer Heinrich Köbberling. Together, they will release t
Burning Man announces virtual event for 2021
Burning Man has confirmed plans for a virtual edition of the festival this summer. Taking place from August 22nd until September 7th, the virtual event will follow on from last yea
i_o died of natural causes, coroner rules
Electronic music producer i_o, real name Garrett Lockhart, died of natural causes, a coroner has ruled. Lockhart passed away in November of last year, aged 30. The L
Daft Punk limited edition vinyl sells for $2,139 on Discogs
A limited edition vinyl box set copy of Daft Punk’s 2014 album ‘Random Access Memories’ was one of the 30 most expensive items sold on Discogs in March of this ye
The Prodigy tease new music in studio session clip: Watch
The Prodigy are back in the studio working on new music, and they’ve shared a short teaser clip of what they’re working on. In the video posted to the group’s Ins
GoFundMe launched for Bizarre Inc’s Cameron Dante’s sight saving operation
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to raise money for a vital sight-saving operation for Bizarre Inc.’s Cameron Dante. Artists including Mr. Scruff, 808 State, Rob Tissera
UK Government will not consider festival insurance until lockdown ends, culture secretary says
The UK Government will not consider festival insurance until lockdown ends, according to culture secretary Oliver Dowden. Speaking at a Department for Culture, Media and Spor
SOPHIE's collaborators and friends launch art auction for Trans Justice Funding Project
Collaborators and friends of the late visionary experimental pop musician, producer and cultural icon SOPHIE have launched an art auction, God Is Trans, to raise money for the Tran
Apple Music adds Spatial Audio and lossless listening at no extra cost
Apple Music has added lossless mode to its streaming catalogue at no extra cost. The music streaming platform is also adding support for Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos,