Kyiv’s Strichka Factory will host the tenth anniversary of the Ukrainian music festival Strichka this month. The two-day festival, which takes place on May 18 – 19, will feature local and international artists like Ben Frost, Vân Anh, Eversines, and Marie K, Rouge Mecanique, Charlotte Benediks, and Enrica Falqui, among others. Many Ukrainian artists will… Continue reading Kyiv’s Strichka Festival reveals full line-up for 10th anniversary
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GoFundMe launched for Detroit legend Rick Wilhite following neuropathy diagnosis
Dance music veteran Rick Wilhite has launched a GoFundMe campaign after being diagnosed with neuropathy, a condition that causes tingling, numbness, and pain in the feet and hands. According to Wilhite, he was burned on his feet following an unfortunate accident that led to his condition. He has undergone surgery and is currently recovering from… Continue reading GoFundMe launched for Detroit legend Rick Wilhite following neuropathy diagnosis
The Prodigy’s Leeroy Thornhill announces upcoming memoir
Leeroy Thornhill is releasing his memoir called “Wildfire: My Ten Years Getting High in the Prodigy.” The book features unpublished photographs from The Prodigy’s early days, documenting Thornhill’s time with the band from 1990 to 2000. As a DJ, Dancer and keyboardist for the band, Thornhill recalls the unparalleled energy from The Prodigy’s unique sound… Continue reading The Prodigy’s Leeroy Thornhill announces upcoming memoir
Bicep release new single ‘CHROMA 003 Bi83’ under lesser-known alias DOVE
Electronic music duo Bicep have released a new single under their lesser-known alias, DOVE, titled ‘CHROMA 003 Bi83’. While Bicep debuted their DOVE sound in 2021 with their track ‘000’, the new single marks their first release under the alias since then. The pair describe DOVE as “an extreme version of the Bicep sound. Heavier… Continue reading Bicep release new single ‘CHROMA 003 Bi83’ under lesser-known alias DOVE
“The world loses a visionary”: Tributes pour in for beloved producer Steve Albini
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Infected blood: Hundreds of victims living with undetected hepatitis C
BBC News has reported that approximately 1,750 people in the UK are suffering from an undiagnosed hepatitis C infection as a result of contaminated blood transfusions. The government and NHS failed to adequately trace individuals who were most at risk of having the virus, according to official documents viewed by the BBC. The records reveal… Continue reading Infected blood: Hundreds of victims living with undetected hepatitis C
Tony Hudgell: Royal palace offers to rearrange Kent boy's visit
Buckingham Palace has extended a royal invitation to a nine-year-old double amputee boy from Kent after he missed the King’s garden party, due to traffic congestion. Tony Hudgell, who had both legs amputated as a result of abuse he suffered as a baby, was to attend the special invitation-only event earlier this week. However, a… Continue reading Tony Hudgell: Royal palace offers to rearrange Kent boy's visit
Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Conservative MP at election
In a lengthy statement shared on social media platform X, former chancellor of the exchequer and Conservative Party chairman Nadhim Zahawi has announced his intention to step down as MP at the next election. Zahawi has held the position of MP for Stratford-on-Avon for the past 14 years, saying it has been “his greatest honour”… Continue reading Nadhim Zahawi to stand down as Conservative MP at election
Natalie Elphicke: Labour insists ex-Tory MP is 'good fit' for party
Labour’s decision to welcome Tory defector Natalie Elphicke into the party has been defended by Labour chair Anneliese Dodds, despite anger from some Labour MPs. Elphicke, who is viewed by some as a right-wing politician, defected to the Labour Party on Wednesday, criticising the “broken promises of Rishi Sunak’s tired and chaotic government.” Labour party’s… Continue reading Natalie Elphicke: Labour insists ex-Tory MP is 'good fit' for party
Hainault attack: Survivor says it is a 'miracle' his family survived
A family living in Hainault, England, had a lucky escape after a man brandishing a sword broke into their home on April 30. The intruder entered the family’s bedroom while they slept, but despite the husband suffering a serious hand injury as he fought the attacker off, the family survived. The father, Henry De Los… Continue reading Hainault attack: Survivor says it is a 'miracle' his family survived