This new documentary explores the birth of Punjabi garage: Watch
A new documentary, co-produced by Yung Singh and Ministry of Sound’s Cameron Barnfield, is set to explore the origins of Punjabi garage. Set to be fully unveiled on 19th Nove
Roland announces two new Boutique synths
Roland has announced two new hardware synths as part of their Boutique series – the JX-08 and the JD-08. Modelled on the JX-8P and the JD-800 respectively, the new boutiques
GALA announces first 30 names for 2022 festival
London’s GALA festival has revealed the first wave of names playing its 2022 edition. Returning once again to Peckham Rye Park, the three-day event will host DJ sets from the
NTS announces new morning schedule
NTS is refreshing its morning radio schedule. The online radio station’s morning programming will now be split across three shows on each weekday, airing between 7am and 1pm
Martin Garrix has co-produced, mixed and mastered U2's new single: Listen
U2 have called on Martin Garrix to co-produce, and mix and master, their latest single, ‘Your Song Saved My Life’. You can listen to it below. The new song is part of t
Neontenic – Set Me Free (Feat. Lisa Kant)
Synthwave producer Neontenic is no stranger to Brutal Resonance; their 2019 album “Synthmonster” was reviewed on the site to great acclaim by myself. I wound up giving
Pioneer DJ announces new standalone DJ unit with 10.1-inch touchscreen
Pioneer DJ has announced a new two-channel all-in-one DJ unit called the XDJ-RX3. The new unit features a multi-touch 10.1-inch screen, borrowing a lot of features from their new f
Black Artist Database launches new platform, Black Creative Database
Black Artist Database has launched a new platform, called Black Creative Database. With Black Artist Database having initially launched as Black Bandcamp in June 2020, as a means o
Missy Elliot has been given a Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Missy Elliott has been honoured with her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The star was unveiled yesterday (9th November), with the iconic rapper attending to give a speech a
German electro producer Das Muster has died
German electro producer Das Muster has died. The artist, real name Marcus Mumm, reportedly passed away at the weekend. No cause of death has been announced. Mumm was a revered figu
Love International locks 2022 line-up
Love International has locked its line-up for next year. After a two-year break due to COVID-19, the festival returns for its sixth outing at The Garden Tisdo in Croatia acro
Burna Boy shares plans to host his own Live Aid
Burna Boy has announced his hopes to host his own version of Live Aid. The Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, has said that he would like to curat
The Warehouse Project is offering urine tests for spiking victims
Manchester’s Warehouse Project will offer urine testing kits for attendees who suspect they have been spiked. The news comes amid an alarming rise in cases of spiking,&n
A Jeremy Deller exhibition is opening this month
A new exhibition by Turner Prize-winning artist Jeremy Deller is opening this month. Simultaneously running at Glasgow’s Modern Institute and Art: Concept in Paris from 6th N
Snoop Dogg says aging rappers should get the same respect as aging rock stars
Snoop Dogg has said that aging rappers should get the same respect as aging rock stars. The 50-year-old Californian rapper – who has just dropped a new track with Busta Rhyme
Eight killed and hundreds injured in crowd crush at Travis Scott’s Astroworld 2021 Festival
Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured at Travis Scott’s Astroworld 2021 Festival. Described by officials as a “mass casualty incident,” the tragedy occur
808 State's Andy Barker was an integral part of Manchester’s rave explosion at the turn of the '90s
Andy Barker was the only ever-present member of 808 State, alongside Graham Massey, the group a crucial component of the UK rave scene since its early days. Here,&
Andy Barker of 808 State dies, aged 53
Andy Barker, 808 State’s longtime bassist and keyboard player has died, aged 53. His passing was confirmed in a message posted yesterday (7th November) to 808 State
Left Spine Down
Hello Left Spine Down and welcome to Brutal Resonance! Let’s start off with a basic, but fun, question. What are three of your favorite albums of all time, and why? Kaine Delay:&
Kendrick Lamar and Terrace Martin drop new track featuring Snoop Dogg
Terrace Martin has shared a new track alongside Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg. The title track from Martin’s album ‘Drones’, which is out today (5th), also featur