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
This new turntable lets you digitise vinyl straight to USB stick
A new turntable from Lenco – the LS-55 – lets users rip vinyl straight to a USB stick. The new turntable also features built-in speakers and Bluetooth connectivity as
Snoop Dogg drops new track featuring Busta Rhymes: Listen
Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes have dropped a new track. The two rappers, who have previously collaborated on a number of tracks including last year’s ‘So High’ alon
Swedish House Mafia: “Dance music is freedom. That’s our language”
Swedish House Mafia have said that “dance music is freedom” in a recent interview. The EDM trio, comprised of DJs Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso, featured
New book documenting the European rave scene from 1997 to 2005 is out today
A new book documenting the European rave scene from 1997 to 2005 is available now. Dirty Dancing, published via electronic label Klasse Wrecks and Berlin design studio We Make
SINE – Desire, Denial & Paramania
SINE has been slowly dominating the dark electronic scene with their wicked beats and industrial-tinged beats since 2016. Their efforts ultimately led them to release their debut a
Annie Nightingale launches BBC scholarship programme for women and non-binary DJs
BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Nightingale has launched a scholarship to support upcoming female and non-binary DJs. Named after BBC Radio 1’s first female DJ and its longest-serv
Infinite Machine celebrates 10 years with label compilation
Mexico City-based label Infinite Machine is marking its 10th anniversary with a compilation of all-new music. Out on 3rd December, the 19-track release features new tracks from var
Fundraiser and remix compilation in memory of breaks pioneer Phil K launched
A fundraiser has been set up to support a charity in the memory of late breaks pioneer Phil K. The Melbourne DJ and producer passed away from cancer last November, aged 51, and now
Gorillaz announce 20th anniversary super deluxe vinyl reissue of debut album
Gorillaz will release a 20th anniversary deluxe vinyl box set. The Damon Albarn-fronted digital outfit, who dropped three-track EP ‘Meanwhile’ back in September, are ce
Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg to appear on new Terrace Martin album, 'Drones'
Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg are among the cast of artists set to feature on the new album from US artist Terrace Martin. Out this Friday, 5th November, ‘Drones’ is bi
TNGHT drop video for new track, 'Tums': Watch
Hudson Mohawke and Lunice have shared a new song under their TNGHT moniker. You can watch the video for it below. The track, Lunice said in a statement, “was made from that c
Arca drops two new tracks, 'Prada' and 'Rakata': Watch
Arca has released a new video for two songs from her forthcoming album, ‘KiCK ii’. Directed by Frederick Heyman, the visual features the tracks ‘Prada’ and
The Cause is closing: “Let’s make sure we end it right”
London club The Cause is closing. The team behind the grassroots arts and event space, which initially announced its impending closure in September this year, has confirm
Never Normal Records and Uganda’s ANTI-MASS collective announce collaborative compilation, ‘Gukuba’
Suzi Analogue’s Never Normal Records and Kampala, Uganda-based queer music collective ANTI-MASS have teamed up for a new collaborative compilation, ‘Gukuba’. The collab
Snowbombing locks Fatboy Slim, Honey Dijon, SHERELLE, more for 2022 festival
Snowbombing has revealed the next round of artists set to play its 2022 edition. Fatboy Slim, SHERELLE, Maribou State, TSHA, Kettama and ABSOLUTE are among the names added to the b
DJ Mag: diversity & equality report Q3 2021
Our quarterly update following our pledge last year, addressing how we can tackle racism and diversity issues within the electronic music industry as a publication Community