Mixed in Key 10 adds auto cue points, better key detection
Long-time key detection software Mixed in Key has updated its software to version 10. The new version sees an improved key detection algorithm, automatic cue points, support for ex
Focusrite acquire legendary synth company Sequential
Focusrite Group has acquired Dave Smith’s legendary synth company Sequential. The group – whose brands already include Novation, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio and more – 
3,000 people attend UK's first legal club night since March 2020: in pictures
The COVID trial event took place at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool The UK’s first legal club night since the coronavirus pandemic forced a national lockdown last March took
KG drops new track, ‘Koko feat. Mista Silva’ on Black Acre: Listen
KG has dropped a new track. London-based DJ and producer KG, aka “The Goddess of Rhythm”, has shared a new track titled ‘Koko’ feauturing British-Ghanaian a
Burial and Blackdown release new split EP, ‘Shock Power of Love’: Listen
Burial and Blackdown have released a new EP. Hypderdub’s Burial and London-based DJ/producer Blackdown have released a 12″ split EP titled ‘Shock Power of Love
Todd Edwards’ back catalogue to hit streaming services for the first time
Todd Edwards’ back catalogue is set to hit streaming services for the first time. New Jersey-born garage legend Todd Edwards is considered one of the early UKG pioneers, champion
GALA Festival announces extra date with Joy Orbison, Cooly G, Chaos in the CBD, more
GALA Festival has announced an extra date and a second wave of artists performing at this year’s event. After announcing that GALA would be returning to Peckham Rye Par
Tomorrowland to host virtual festival this summer
Tomorrowland has revealed plans for a virtual festival this summer. After confirming Tomorrowland’s flagship live event would return to Boom, Belgium in August and September
Over 300 arts organisations urge Boris Johnson to act on post-Brexit touring crisis
Hundreds of arts organisations have signed an open letter to Boris Johnson about the post-Brexit touring crisis. In January, the UK government denied claims that it rejected a
MF DOOM’s ‘Dead Bent’ alternate video to be released as NFT
An alternative version of MF DOOM’s ‘Dead Bent’ video is set to be released as an NFT. After ‘Dead Bent’ was originally released in 1999 as part of th
Lil’ Kim announces memoir, The Queen Bee
Lil’ Kim has announced a memoir. Brooklyn-born rapper Lil’ Kim, real name Kimberly Denise Jones, has revealed details of her forthcoming memoir, The Queen Bee. Incomin
Carl Cox to play Brighton Beach this summer
Carl Cox will perform on Brighton Beach this summer. As part of iconic venue Concorde 2’s 21st birthday celebrations, UK techno stalwart Carl Cox will play a set on the seafr
Native Instruments team up with Timbaland’s Beatclub on new controller
Native Instruments has teamed up with Timbaland’s sample marketplace Beatclub on a run of custom-designed MIDI keyboards, based on NI’s own M32 controllers. The blue-tinged uni
Catz ‘N Dogz, Osunlade and Syreeta to play virtual reality live stream this week with VR JAM
Catz ‘N Dogz, Osunlade and Syreeta will play live streamed sets in a new virtual reality music venue, 5th Dimension, today. The digital environment is the brainchild of virtual r
‘90s UK rave MC Magika shares history of the scene in new book, Make Some Noize
Crowdfunding is under way for a new book which will look back at the history of the ’90s UK rave scene through the lens of one of its key MCs, Magika. ‘Make Some Noize&
Over 1 million vinyl LPs sold in first three months of 2021 in UK
With UK vinyl sales having gone up last year by 11.5%, new data suggests that upward trend is to continue through this year. Sales of vinyl LPs in the UK were up 16.1% year-on-year
Brighton club Patterns announces reopening party series with Goldie, Martyn, Sicaria Sound, more
Brighton’s Patterns venue has revealed details of its reopening series of parties, taking place from June to September. Due to reopen in late June, in line with the UK govern
Run-DMC to release limited edition vinyl artwork as NFT
Run-DMC are getting involved in the NFT game, with plans to mint limited edition vinyl artwork from their double-disc compilation with the 12on12 label. Only 50
$1 million raised for DMX’s family following Kanye West Balenciaga collaboration
Kanye West’s collaboration with Balenciaga to commemorate the late rapper DMX has raised over $1 million for his family, TMZ reports. Kanye’s fashi
Burning Man's 2021 festival cancelled due to COVID-19
Burning Man’s organisers have announced that this year’s edition of the annual event in the Nevada desert will not go ahead. The cancellation of the festival is a resul