Injunction banning UK drill MCs Skengdo & AM from performing music lifted after two years
The injunction that stopped London MCs Skengdo & AM performing UK drill music has been lifted after two years. Speaking about the interim gang injunction, AM posted on Instagra
Further post-Brexit musician touring discussions proposed by UK government following EU visa stalemate
Further post-Brexit musician touring discussions are to be proposed by the UK government in a bid to break the EU visa stalemate. The UK left the EU on 1st January 2021, with a l
Risk of COVID-19 infection in music venues “ruled out” with masks and proper ventilation, study finds
A new study has “ruled out” the risk of COVID-19 infection in music venues, providing masks and adequate ventilation are used. It’s the second time research of th
Local Action and Finn launch new mixtape series to help pay DJs during pandemic
Local Action and Finn have launched a new mixtape series to help pay DJs during the pandemic, with six artists set to feature. Known as Mixtape Club, the series is a response to
Bandcamp expands vinyl pressing service for artists
Bandcamp has significantly expanded its vinyl pressing service for artists. Launched in 2019, the system allows bands, composers, producers and labels to crowdfund and pay the plat
D Double E, Ms Banks and Ray BLK feature in animated series on mental health
D Double E, Ms Banks and Ray BLK have contributed to a new animated series on mental health. The series, called ‘Rap Therapy’, looks at various areas of mental heal
Porter Robinson announces new single, ‘Look At The Sky’
Porter Robinson will finally release new single ‘Look At The Sky’ at the end of the month. Initially premiered during his set for his own virtual festival, Secret Sky,
Detroit’s DJ Minx shares politically-charged new track, ‘Blind Amerikkka’: Listen
Detroit techno veteran DJ Minx has released a new track, ‘Blind Amerikkka’. The politically-charged track marks the first release of 2021 from Minx’s Women On Wax
The Chemical Brothers, Björk, FKA Twigs, D'Angelo to curate Sonos radio stations
Sonos has announced a new series of personal radio stations, curated by The Chemical Brothers, Björk, FKA twigs and D’Angelo. The series launched on Sonos Radio yesterday (J
DJ Lag and will.i.am reach settlement following ‘Ice Drop’ plagiarism claim
DJ Lag and will.i.am have reportedly reached an undisclosed settlement agreement following accusations that the latter had plagiarised the former’s track, ‘Ice DropR
Autechre remix SOPHIE’s ‘BIPP’ for Numbers vinyl release: Listen
Autechre have remixed SOPHIE’s 2013 track ‘BIPP’. Out digitally today via Glasgow label Numbers, the remix will also be included on an upcoming vinyl release alon
Joseph Capriati shares health update from hospital, forgives father for stabbing
Joseph Capriati has shared an update from hospital, where he is currently recovering after being stabbed by his father last Friday (8th January). Following an update from his agenc
Defected launch afro house label, Sondela, curated by Sef Kombo and Louie Dunmore
Legendary London imprint Defected Records has launched a new afro house label. Working closely with Defected founder Simon Dunmore, the outlet will be curated by A&R Managers
Bicep share new single, ‘Sundial’, from forthcoming album: Listen
London-based Northern Irish duo Bicep have shared their new single, ‘Sundial’. Having scooped Best Track at DJ Mag’s Best of British Awards last year, the track
Discover London’s record shops in this new book
A new book celebrates the rich diversity of London’s record shops. Written by music journalist Garth Cartwright, and featuring shots from photographer Quintina Valero, London
MF Doom and Madlib’s ‘Madvillainy’ sequel was 85% done, Stones Throw Records founder confirms
The long-anticipated sequel to MF DOOM and Madlib’s 2004 album ‘Madvillainy’ was “85% done”. Following the announcement that MF DOOM passed away on 31
Streaming accounted for 80% of UK music consumption in 2020, report shows
A report has shown that online streaming accounted for just over 80% of the UK’s music consumption last year. Coming days after stocks in Spotify hit a new all-time high on t
Brexit could prevent musicians touring in U.S. as well as Europe, experts warn
Experts have warned that Brexit could prevent UK musicians from touring in the US as well as Europe. Coming days after the UK government denied rejecting the offer of visa-free tou
Live music venues reopened by Autumn, according to leading US infectious diseases expert
Live music venues in the US could reopen by Autumn, according to the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci. America’s
International Nightlife Association condemns illegal raves, calls for maximum penalty for organisers
The International Nightlife Association (INA) has publicly condemned illegal raves thrown during the coronavirus pandemic, and called for maximum penalties to be given to organiser