Black Artist Database launch free music production masterclass series
Black Artist Database (B.A.D.) has launched a series of free production masterclasses for aspiring Black artists, in association with Ableton. The series will run through to
Free Ibiza holidays for NHS workers initiative launches crowdfunding campaign
An initiative offering free holidays in Ibiza and other destinations to NHS and public sector health workers from across Europe has launched a crowdfunding campaign. Announce
Gorillaz debut three new songs at free concert for NHS workers
Gorillaz have debuted three new songs during a free concert for NHS workers. The show took place at London’s O2 Arena on 10th August, and was organised to thank
Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau die in car accident
Amapiano artists Mpura and Killer Kau have died after being involved in a car accident while travelling en route to a concert in Rustenburg, South Africa on 7th August. Early
Acedia / Kojoohar / Acclimate – Split
This three way split from angst pop producer Acedia, industrial project Kojoohar, and atmospheric noise and ambient artist Acclimate all comes down to a single and simple word: dar
Over 2,000 people test positive for COVID-19 following music festivals in Catalonia
Large music festivals have increased the number of coronavirus cases in Catalonia, according to a study by the Catalan health department. Research found that 2,279 attendees of las
Watch a documentary on the high-speed Tanzanian dance music sound, singeli
NTS has shared a new mini-film dedicated to the high-speed Tanzanian dance music genre singeli. The four-minute film, titled ‘Singeli Sound: High Speed’, offers a brief
Legendary hip-hop and R&B producer Chucky Thompson dies, aged 53
Carl E. “Chucky” Thompson, the hip-hop and R&B producer best known for his work with Bad Boy Records, has died, aged 53. As a member of Bad Boy’s in-house pro
Roland releases limited edition merch in honour of 808 day
Roland has launched a limited edition run of merch to mark this year’s 808 Day, which took place on August 8th. Among the items for sale in honour of the iconic TR-808 drum m
Museum of Modern Electronic Music to open in Frankfurt this year
A new museum dedicated to electronic music is opening in Frankfurt this October. The Museum of Modern Electronic Music (MOMEM) will be the first institution of its kind, and will e
Level 2.0 – Resurgence
Resurgence by Level 2.0 Quite simply, Level 2.0 has reached a new level. Coated in melancholy and nostalgia with punctuated bursts of light, Resurgence is an exploration, an advanc
Tomorrowland shares aftermovie for 2021 virtual festival
Tomorrowland has unveiled an official aftermovie for its 2021 virtual festival, Around The World. The virtual event, the second online edition after last year’s debut, replac
Elay Arson – Rites of the Damned
Rites of the Damned by Elay Arson Elay Arson is a dark synthwave project hailing from Colorado Springs, Colorado in the United States. The project was initiated by founding member
Microchip Terror – Microchip Terror
MICROCHIP TERROR (EP) by MICROCHIP TERROR With a name like Microchip Terror I felt very confident that this was going to be a decent release. Well my friends, this is more than a d
Printworks announces full line-up for autumn and winter season
Printworks has announced its full line-up for this year’s autumn/winter season, with The Chemical Brothers, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer, Robert Hood, Tod
Zwaremachine
You began working on “Conquest 3000” in 2019. December of 2020 saw the title track of the album released. What were your plans for the album and what were you trying to do diff
Sci-Fi Republik
Hello Sci-Fi Republik and thanks for joining us! I always like to begin off with this question as it’s fun. What are three of your favorite albums of all time and why?  
Cemento – Killing Life
I was combing through the Noiseville punk group on Facebook as I routinely do and found this interesting entry with a link to Cemento from Los Angeles. The artwork made me think it
Batavia – Mythos
In contrast to the last time I had an outing with Batavia, that being of their remix album “Batavia and Their Friends”, their brand new full length piece “Mythos&