Porter Robinson announces first UK and EU tour in over five years
Porter Robinson has announced details of his first UK and EU tour in over five years. Off the back of playing a 30-date North American tour to coincide with the release of his firs
DJ Mag Best of British awards show 2021 has been cancelled
This year’s DJ Mag Best of British awards show has been cancelled. It was due to take place at London’s Steel Yard this Thursday (16th December). The complexity of running an a
Maiden Voyage announces first names for 2022 festival
The first names set to play next year’s Maiden Voyage festival have been announced. Run by the team behind Camden’s Jazz Cafe, the festival – which takes in techn
LANDR launches new sample plugin Chromatic
Music services website LANDR has launched a new plugin called Chromatic. The new instrument is what they are calling “artist-generated”, and was created in collaboration with e
Outkast’s Big Boi and Sleepy Brown release collaborative album, ‘The Big Sleepover’: Listen
Outkast’s Big Boi has teamed up with Sleepy Brown of Organized Noise on a new collaborative album. Released on 10th December, the 15-track ‘The Big Sleepover’ com
Secretly Group announces sustainability plan to become “carbon positive” by 2026
Secretly Group has revealed plans to become “carbon positive” within the next five years. One of the world’s biggest independent music companies, Secretly – which i
Museum of Modern Electronic Music to open in Frankfurt in April 2022
A new museum dedicated to electronic music will open in Frankfurt next year. The Museum of Modern Electronic Music (MOMEM) was originally planned to open in October this year, but
New Matrix film soundtrack features Marcel Dettmann, Gudrun Gut, Thomas Fehlmann, more
The soundtrack for the upcoming new Matrix film features remixes by a host of DJs and producers. Set for release on 17th December, the OST for ‘The Matrix Resurrections’
HE.SHE.THEY launches social networking app and podcast
The team behind HE.SHE.THEY. have launched a new social networking app and podcast. Created by co-founders Steven Braines and Sophia Kearney, the new platform aims to bring to
Juke Bounce Werk drops 43-track compilation with Bored Lord, Sonido Berzerk, bastiengoat, more: Listen
Los Angeles-based label Juke Bounce Werk has released a new 43-track compilation via Bandcamp. ‘JBDUBZ Vol.9’ is the label’s ninth compilation, and takes in track
Gang Starr's DJ Premier and 2 Chainz team up on new track, 'Mortgage Free': Listen
DJ Premier and 2 Chainz have teamed up on a new song, ‘Mortgage Free’. The track marks the first time the two rappers have worked together in three years, followin
Tbilisi club KHIDI shut down and fined by authorities after first party in 21 months
Tbilisi nightclub KHIDI has been closed by the Georgian authorities, according to a statement shared by the venue. The statement said that KHIDI was ordered to close on 5th Decembe
David Guetta remixes Faithless' 'God Is A DJ': Listen
David Guetta has remixed Faithless’ 1998 classic single ‘God Is A DJ’. Out now via Ministry Of Sound, Guetta’s remix retains the original track’s epic
Gorillaz announce new art book featuring Robert Smith, Jack Black, more
Gorillaz are releasing a coffee table art book to mark the 20th anniversary of their self-titled debut album. ‘The Gorillaz Art Book’ spans 288 page, and sees the band&
Download this free lo-fi piano plugin from Steinberg
Steinberg, the makers of Cubase, have released a free plugin for their sampler HALion. Designed for lo-fi hip hop, it’s a piano plugin smeared with retro FX like tape flutter, hi
Anz shares video for single, ‘You Could Be ft. George Riley’: Listen
Anz has dropped a new music video. Following the release of her ‘All Hours’ EP via Ninja Tune in October, the Manchester-based DJ/producer has shared new visuals for EP
Mall Grab and TSHA remix Model Man’s ‘Don’t Cry’: Listen
Mall Grab and TSHA have remixed Model Man. First released as a single back in September, and appearing on Model Man’s self-titled debut album, ‘Don’t Cry’ has b
Corsica Studios launches new weekly party, Small Talk
Corsica Studios is launching a new weekly party. From 7th January 2022, Small Talk will see the London club place a curatorial focus on residents, homegrown artists, as well
Finnish Prime Minister apologises for clubbing despite Covid exposure
Finland’s prime minister has apologised for clubbing despite being exposed to Covid-19. Sanna Marin came under widespread criticism after a Finnish gossip magazine published
Bronski Beat’s Steve Bronski dies, aged 61
Steve Bronski, founding member and keyboard player of synth-pop group Bronski Beat, has died, aged 61. The musician (pictured right), born Steve Forrest in Glasgow, formed Bronski