Native Instruments introduce standalone Maschine Plus
Native Instruments has introduced an all-in-one standalone production unit called Maschine Plus. Operating without a computer, it’s the first standalone Maschine product since it
Listen to the Avicii tribute for mental health awareness week on Sirius XM
A special week of programming to honour Avicii and raise mental health awareness will begin today (8th September). Coinciding with the late EDM star‘s birthday and Suicide P
Gorillaz tease new track with The Cure’s Robert Smith
Gorillaz have teased a new track featuring The Cure’s Robert Smith. The Damon Albarn-fronted digital band first announced their latest project, Song Machine, earlier this year.
Story of rave and ecstasy in the UK explored in new BBC Podcast
The story of rave and ecstasy in the UK has been explored in a new BBC Podcast. The podcast, entitled Ecstasy: The Battle of Rave, will be online from the 11th September, and will
Moodymann to release new collection, ‘DEMOS, CASSETTES, ADATS & FLOPPIES PT.1’: Listen
Moodymann is set to release a new EP. Landing on the Detroit DJ and producer’s KDJ Records imprint, Moodymann’s new release, ‘DEMOS, CASSETTES, ADATS & FLOPPIES
Kaytranada shares ‘Bubba’ instrumentals LP: Listen
Kaytranada has shared an instrumental LP. Following the release of his second studio album ‘Bubba’ last year, the first from the Canadian artist since ‘99.9%̵
Virtual Burning Man universe launches online, Multiverse
The virtual Burning Man universe has launched online. Earlier this year, the announcement was made that Burning Man 2020 would not be taking place due to ongoing concerns amid to
Foreign artist visa fee to increase by over 50% in US
Visas for visiting foreign artists in the U.S. are set to increase by over 50% in the coming months. Announced last week, foreign artists wanting to tour in the U.S. will have be h
Discogs are creating a digital directory of Black-owned record stores
Discogs are creating a digital directory of Black-owned record stores. Launched in the Discogs forums, Forum user bekessler (aka Ben Kessler from Washington, D.C.) asked Forum con
The Avalanches release rare X-ray vinyl for Tony Hawk’s The Skate Park non-profit
The Avalanches have teamed up with Tony Hawk to release a rare X-ray vinyl. Australian hip-hop group The Avalanches, who released a collaboration with The International Space Orch
Beastie Boys announce new greatest hits collection on vinyl
Beastie Boys have announced a new greatest hits collection. Serving as a “companion piece” to the Grammy-winning American hip-hop group’s Beastie Boys Book, rel
Paul Kalkbrenner shares cinematic visuals for new single, ‘Parachute’: Watch
Paul Kalkbrenner has shared a video for his recent single, ‘Parachute’. At Tomorrowland’s digital festival in July, German musician Paul Kalkbrenner debuted a bra
Denon DJ add personal Dropbox streaming to PRIME range
Denon DJ has added new features to their PRIME range via an update to Engine OS. With v1.6, you can now use your own personal Dropbox folder as a media source on their PRIME device
D Double E announces new project, ‘D.O.N.’, shares single with Kano: Listen
D Double E has announced a new project with a single alongside Kano. Newham Generals co-founder and legendary Grime MC, D Double E, has revealed details of his latest project ̵
Vanity Press label founder wanted on charge of aggravated domestic violence, artists sever ties
Trigger warning: domestic abuse, violence Artists and DJs have severed ties with Michigan label Vanity Press after it was made public that its founder David Marroquin is wanted on
Avicii tribute week for mental health awareness to air on SiriusXM
A special week of programming to honour Avicii and raise mental health awareness will take place later this month. Kicing off on Tuesday 8th September, which coincides with the la
Sade album collection remastered for vinyl box set, ‘This Far’
Sade’s album collection has been remastered for a new vinyl box set. Scheduled for release on the 9th October, Sony have announced details of a vinyl box set titled ‘Th
Bloody Mary celebrates 10 years of Dame-Music with new compilation
Bloody Mary will celebrate the 10 years of Dame-Music with a new compilation. French vinyl DJ and producer Bloody Mary, who is based in Berlin, will celebrate the 10th anniversary
Pioneer DJ tease A New Dimension hardware in mysterious video
Pioneer DJ has teased what appears to be a landmark new product under the tagline A New Dimension. In the video, uploaded to their socials at 8am BST, it shows what appears to be a
Nyege Nyege Festival postpones 2020 edition until December
Uganda’s Nyege Nyege Festival has postponed its 2020 edition until December. The Nyege Nyege Hybrid Festival of The Arts 2020 had been scheduled for this coming weekend as