Soul II Soul's Jazzie B is releasing an autobiography
Jazzie B, founding member of Soul II Soul, is releasing an autobiography. The book, titled ‘A Happy Face, A Thumpin’ Bass, For A Lovin’ Race’, takes its nam
Ibiza lifts restrictions on night-time social gatherings
Ibiza has lifted coronavirus restrictions on night-time social gatherings. The change is part of a new line of measures, as the island reduces its COVID-19 alert level to the mediu
Tomorrowland Winter announces Armin van Buuren, Paul Kalkbrenner, Afrojack, more for 2022 festival
Tomorrowland has announced the first names for its 2022 winter edition Returning after three years due to Covid-19 cancellation, the event will take place in the village of Alpe d&
SoundCloud sees up to 500% increase in royalty payments from its new model
SoundCloud has said that artists have received up to a 500% increase in royalty payments from its new “fan-powered” royalty rate it introduced earlier this year. The new model,
AI listening app Aimi adds Soul Clap, Max Cooper, DJ Haus, more
Aimi – the AI app that creates endless music that never repeats using stems from producers – has added a new series of artists to its roster. Joining Black Loops, Sha
Don Letts to mix next instalment of Late Night Tales series
Don Letts, AKA The Rebel Dread, has mixed the next release in the acclaimed Late Night Tales series. ‘Version Excursion selected by Don Letts’ will arrive on 24th
Avtomat drops debut UK 12″ on queer-focussed label 51-53: Listen
Avtomat has released his first 12″ for queer-focussed London imprint 51-53. The Warsaw-based Oramics member – one of the Polish city’s foremost LGBTQ+ producers – h
Vinyl revenue grew by 94% in the US in first half of 2021
Revenue from vinyl sales grew by 94% in the US during the first half of 2021, according to the latest mid-year report by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which
Tion Wayne, ENNY, Backroad Gee, more announced as performers at this year’s GRM Rated Awards
GRM Daily’s annual Rated Awards has confirmed the performers for this year’s virtual ceremony, which will be streamed at 7PM BST on Thursday 16th September. Hoste
96 Back announces new album, ‘Love Letters Nine Through Six’, on Local Action
96 Back has announced a new album, ‘Love Letters, Nine Through Six’, which will arrive via Local Action on 5th November. The LP is the final part in the Sheffield
Dutch clubs and bars to require ‘corona’ pass for entry as government eases restrictions
Dutch clubs and bars will need to implement a ‘corona’ pass scheme for entry, it has been announced. From 25th September the Dutch government plans to drop most s
Vaccine passports for English nightclubs could be reimplemented with just one week’s notice, government reveals
Vaccine passports for English nightclubs could be reimplemented with just one week’s notice, according to the latest government guidance. The new ‘COVID-19 RESPON
Arturia announces Ensoniq SQ80 clone
Arturia has added another synth to its V Collection series – the Ensoniq SQ80. The ’80s classic has warm tones matched with early digital grit, giving it a unique sound us
Over 200 DJs to attempt world record for longest ever B2B set
More than 200 DJs are coming together to attempt the world record for the longest ever B2B DJ set. The world record attempt will take place in aid of charity on 25th September, wit
Juba launches series two of Assurance podcast, celebrating women DJs in Global South
Berlin-based DJ Juba has launched a second series of her podcast, Assurance, which focuses on women-identifying DJs from the developing world. The first episode of the latest serie
Finn announces new EP, 'A Good Place', on Local Action
Finn has a new EP on the way for Local Action. Titled ‘A Good Place’, the four-track release marks the Manchester-based producer’s return to longtime label home L
The Notorious B.I.G's apartment where 'Ready To Die' was recorded is up for sale
The Brooklyn apartment where The Notorious B.I.G. recorded his 1994 album ‘Ready To Die’ has gone up for sale. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom property, which c
Eris Drew announces debut album, ‘Quivering In Time’, on T4T LUV NRG
Eris Drew has shared details of her debut album, ‘Quivering In Time’. Due out next month via T4T LUV NRG, the label that she runs with Octo Octa, the album takes in nin
Watch Swedish House Mafia play 'It Gets Better' and 'Lifetime' at the VMAs
MTV’s annual VMAs ceremony returned this past weekend, taking place at New York’s Barclays Centre, and among the performers on the night were Swedish House Mafia. As th
End Of The World Captures And Traps Talent In “Osaka” Ft SHAED
Another track brings another big piece from the Japanese lush band End of the World. The new track “Osaka,” featuring SHAED, is a slightly more up-tempo that incorporates timel