Music can help reduce symptoms of depression in people with dementia, study reveals
Music can help reduce the symptoms of depression in people with dementia, according to a study by the charity Music for Dementia. The organisation campaigns to make music acc
Priti Patel used false data about illegal raves to justify increased police power during lockdown, new report says
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel used false data about the number of illegal raves taking place to justify increased police powers during the coronavirus lockdown, according to a new
Boardmasters festival potentially linked to almost 5,000 coronavirus cases
Almost 5,000 cases of coronavirus have reportedly been linked to this month’s edition of Boardmasters Festival in Newquay. Health officials say that 4,700 people who have tes
Busta Rhymes, Lil’ Kim, Swizz Beatz, more team up for DMX tribute performance
Busta Rhymes, Lil’ Kim, Swizz Beatz, Remy Ma and a number of other rappers have teamed up for a live tribute to the late DMX. The performance took place over the weekend as part
Space Afrika's Joshua Inyang to soundtrack late-night radio style art project, Dream FM
Space Afrika’s Joshua Inyang will contribute music to a new project by Manchester artists Danielle Swindells and Brit Seaton. Dream FM sees the artist duo call upon the resid
Honey Dijon collaborates with Etsy on new collection celebrating queer culture
Honey Dijon has launched a new collection of merchandise items on Etsy, with a focus on celebrating queer artists and artists of colour. Dijon worked directly with women of colour
Thousands attend ‘Unmute Us’ protests across the Netherlands against festival ban
Around 70,000 people took to the streets across six Dutch cities this past Saturday for the Unmute Us protests. The Unmute Us campaign was founded in response to the Dutch Governme
Viral Kevin & Perry festival cosplay gets Kathy Burke seal of approval
Kathy Burke has had her say on a viral clip showing two people dressed up as Kevin and Perry at Hardwick Live. The County Durham event took place this past weekend, and the clip sh
Caribou shares dog-filled video for new single, ‘You Can Do It’: Watch
Caribou has released a new single, ‘You Can Do It’, accompanied by a video starring lots (and lots) of lovely dogs. Check it out below. The single marks Dan Snaith’s fi
Echostage voted world’s No.1 club in DJ Mag Top 100 clubs poll 2021
Echostage has been voted the World’s No.1 Club in this year’s Top 100 Clubs poll. The 16 months since our last Top 100 Clubs list have not been kind, with venues across the wor
Pioneer DJ launches Professional rekordbox plan with unlimited Dropbox storage
Pioneer DJ has launched a new rekordbox subscription plan aimed at touring DJs. The Professional Plan features auto backup of your USB stick or media drive of choice, unlimited Dro
Powder’s Thinner Groove label announces new album from her band, 5AM
Powder’s Thinner Groove record label has announced a new album from her band 5AM. ‘Pre ZZ’ will land on 31st August digitally, before becoming available on casset
Taipei club Pawnshop launches fundraiser to prevent permanent closure
Taipei nightclub Pawnshop has launched a fundraiser in a bid to avoid permanent closure. The campaign announcement follows a three-month spell in which the Taiwanese capital&
Alison Wonderland, Octo Octa, CINTHIE, more contribute music to new Tetris game
Alison Wonderland, Octo Octa, and CINTHIE are among the artists who have contributed music to a new Tetris game. The latest incarnation of the 40-year-old landmark video game
Berlin to lift restrictions on indoor dancing for vaccinated and those recently recovered from Covid-19
Berlin is the latest major nightlife destination to announce a resumption of indoor music events with dancing. The decision was made following a court ruling to overturn laws impos
Gorillaz launch clothing line, G Foot
Gorillaz have launched a clothing line, G Foot, to mark the 20th anniversary of the animated band’s self-titled debut album. The collection is available via the new fashion b
DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs 2021 results announced tomorrow
The results of this year’s DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs poll will be announced tomorrow, 24th August. The live results countdown will run from 2 pm BST on DJ Mag’s Instagram and
Lotic announces new album, ‘Water’, on Houndstooth
Lotic has announced a new album. Incoming via fabric’s in-house label Houndstooth, ‘Water’ marks Houston-born, Berlin-based artist Lotic’s second album
Jyoty to host livestream fundraiser for Emergency Relief Afghanistan
Jyoty is set to host a livestream fundraiser in support of Emergency Relief Afghanistan. The Amsterdam-based DJ, who took part in a 24-hour livestream to support the Indian fa
Skrillex drops new single, ‘Don’t Go’, with Justin Bieber and Don Toliver: Listen
Skrillex has shared a new single. Following a string of tracks produced alongside the likes of J Balvin, Four Tet and 100 Gecs’ Dylan Brady, the American DJ and producer has