An open letter calling for the electronic music community to speak out against Israel’s attacks on Gaza has been signed by nearly 300 DJs, producers, collectives and venues associated with London’s underground music scene. Organised by Ravers for Palestine, a collective of artists, DJs and individuals engaged in London’s electronic music scene, the open letter… Continue reading Nearly 300 electronic musicians and collectives sign Ravers For Palestine open letter
Author: Dave Carter
Caitlin McLaughlin mural: 'Ecstasy tablet took Londonderry teen's life'
The family of Caitlin McLaughlin, who died aged 16 after taking an ecstasy tablet at a music festival, have warned other young people about the dangers of drugs. Caitlin had travelled to Belfast with her friends for the concert and collapsed while on her way to the bus. Her friends initially thought Caitlin had gone… Continue reading Caitlin McLaughlin mural: 'Ecstasy tablet took Londonderry teen's life'
Fundraiser for sacked Met officers raises £65K
A crowdfunding campaign to raise money for two Metropolitan Police officers who were fired for gross misconduct has exposed the “toxic culture of the Met”, according to Jules Carey, solicitor to British athlete Bianca Williams and her partner. The officers had claimed to have smelled cannabis in the athletes’ car during a stop-and-search in July… Continue reading Fundraiser for sacked Met officers raises £65K
DJ Pierre and Paul van Dyk join forces on new EP, ‘ACID TRAXXX’
DJ Pierre, one of Chicago’s acid house pioneers and Paul van Dyk, a German trance legend, have joined forces on a new three-track EP called “ACID TRAXXX.” The record features two solo tracks from the artists, as well as a collaborative title-track featuring DJ Pierre’s Phuture group, running for almost nine minutes in length. The… Continue reading DJ Pierre and Paul van Dyk join forces on new EP, ‘ACID TRAXXX’
Karen Nyame KG teams up with Leonce on new single ‘Nightryde’
Karen Nyame KG, the British-Ghanian artist, has released a new single titled ‘Nightryde’. The track is a collaboration with Atlanta-based artist Leonce. The song is the second single from her forthcoming EP, ‘RED’, which is releasing on November 3. ‘Nightryde’ is a mesmerising and percussive number that features a blend of vocals and rap from… Continue reading Karen Nyame KG teams up with Leonce on new single ‘Nightryde’
Orlando to make Pulse nightclub a memorial for victims of homophobic mass shooting
The City of Orlando has purchased the Pulse nightclub with the intention of creating a memorial for the 49 victims of the homophobic mass shooting that took place on June 12, 2016. This site had been operating as a gay bar and nightclub since 2004 before Omar Mateen launched an attack, killing 49 people and… Continue reading Orlando to make Pulse nightclub a memorial for victims of homophobic mass shooting
HMP Lindholme nurse and inmate lover jailed over largest drug-smuggling ring
A woman who worked as a mental health nursing assistant at a UK prison has been jailed for over 10 years for smuggling and distributing drugs to prisoners. Amy Hatfield was involved in a sophisticated smuggling ring that provided prisoners with almost any drug they wanted while in custody at HMP Lindholme in South Yorkshire.… Continue reading HMP Lindholme nurse and inmate lover jailed over largest drug-smuggling ring
Ex-GCHQ worker stabbed US security worker in Cheltenham, court told
At the Old Bailey in London, Joshua Bowles, a former UK intelligence worker, is being sentenced for a “vicious” attack on a US government employee. Bowles called himself a terrorist after he stabbed the woman in a leisure center car park, which is three miles away from GCHQ’s base, on March 9th. In August, Bowles… Continue reading Ex-GCHQ worker stabbed US security worker in Cheltenham, court told
Emily Eavis teases headliners and legends slot for Glastonbury Festival 2024
Organizers of the Glastonbury festival have hinted that a female artist from the US could headline the event next year. Emily Eavis, one of the festival’s organizers, revealed on the Sidetracked podcast that there may be two female headliners out of the four for the forthcoming Glastonbury festival. “Certainly, I can say that the legend… Continue reading Emily Eavis teases headliners and legends slot for Glastonbury Festival 2024
E1 installs track ID technology to help compensate producers
E1, a London-based venue, has integrated DJ Monitor’s KUVO-powered track identification technology into the club. The adoption of this software allows the club to capture details of the songs played. This ensures that the licensing fees for every song played go towards the correct artists. The track ID service combines direct metadata capture with music… Continue reading E1 installs track ID technology to help compensate producers