Sunil Sharpe and Give Us The Night pen open letter to Irish government over lack of support for nightlife industry
Irish DJ Sunil Sharpe has penned an open letter to senior Irish politicians about what he describes as a neglect of the events industry. Sharpe, a campaigner for change in licensin
Sicaria Sound share new EP, '5th Gear / Quondam': Listen
Sicaria Sound have released a new two-track EP, ‘5th Gear / Quondam’. Out now on their own CONFiDANCE imprint, the EP, which is their second release, follows on from Ma
De La Soul finally own the rights to their back catalogue, Talib Kweli says
Talib Kweli has claimed De La Soul have acquired the rights to their master recordings following years of contract disputes. Kweli shared the news via Instagram, after, he says, sp
You can now buy a record store scented candle
A candle apparently scented to resemble a record store is available to purchase online. The work of US-based company DW Home Candles, the record store candle is said to be infused
Four Tet launches legal action against Domino Recordings over streaming royalties
Kieran Hebden, aka Four Tet, has launched legal proceedings against record label Domino over a dispute about royalties. According to a report by Music Week, Hebden is claiming up t
Carl Cox urges fans to get vaccinated: “It’s the only thing we can do to protect ourselves”
Carl Cox has urged fans to get vaccinated against coronavirus in a new interview. Following the announcement last month that proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 will be requ
Yamaha, Roland, Thomann, Music Store and Fender fined €21m for price-fixing
Three music brands and two retailers have been fined a total of €21m for price-fixing and colluding over minimum pricing from 2014 to 2018. As reported by Music Tech, a German Fe
Katy B is releasing new music next week
Katy B is set to release new music. The London-born artist, who made her debut back in 2011 with ‘On A Mission’, has teased that new music will land on the 13th August.
Aaliyah’s back catalogue to be released on streaming platforms next month
Aaliyah’s back catalogue is set to be released on streaming platforms next month. In a new deal struck between the late R&B icon’s uncle Barry Hankerson — who fo
UK festivals to be covered by £750 million insurance scheme, UK Government announces
The UK Government has announced that UK festivals are set to be covered by £750 million insurance scheme. Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the Live Events Reinsurance scheme,
Goldie suggests humans are descendants of aliens
Goldie has suggested that humans are descended from aliens. In a recent interview with the Daily Star, the drum & bass pioneer said that “Mars is like an old fucking gaff
Denis Sulta and DJ Mag launch DJ & Production scholarship in association with Point Blank
Denis Sulta and DJ Mag are launching a DJ & production scholarship in association with Point Blank. As part of Point Blank’s Future S.T.A.R.S. scholarships, bursaries and
UK Government accused of “meaningless posturing” over recent Brexit touring claims
Music industry figures have hit back at the UK Government’s recent claims of victory in securing visa-free touring for UK artists across 19 EU member states, with the cl
Wales’ new climate change minister is Aphex Twin’s sister
Wales’ new climate change minister Julie James is the sister of Aphex Twin, she’s revealed in a recent interview. Having been appointed to the role in May, James recent
Printworks adds a new room ahead of 2021 reopening
London club Printworks has revealed details of a new room within the venue. Inkwells, a new space which is located directly underneath the club’s main hall, will be used as a
A Berlin club is holding vaccination parties
Berlin venue Arena is hosting three vaccination parties next week. The parties are scheduled for 9th, 11th and 13th August, and will include sets from a number of Berlin-based DJs,
Rihanna remains world’s richest female musician
Rihanna has secured her status as the world’s richest female musician, with the success of her Fenty Beauty line. A new report by Forbes has confirmed that the 33-year-old si
Keith Flint mural proposed for London in new Crowdfunder
A mural of Keith Flint is set to be unveiled in London next month to mark this year’s World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September. The artwork of the late frontman of The
Watch Denis Sulta break down his seminal club cut, 'It's Only Real'
DJ Mag and Point Blank have teamed up with Denis Sulta for a track breakdown of ‘It’s Only Real’. You can watch a teaser of it below. The full video goes live on
Pikes Ibiza descends on Somerset for new event
Pikes Ibiza is bringing its hedonistic chic aura to the lush UK countryside in the form of a new event – Pikes at Marston Park. Nestled in the Somerset countryside near Glas