MELT Festival returns for 2024, announces first wave line-up

MELT Festival returns for 2024, announces first wave line-up

MELT Festival, situated at the Ferropolis City of Iron in Germany, has unveiled a star-studded lineup for its next edition in 2024. More than 150 artists are scheduled to perform for festivalgoers from July 11 to July 13. The first wave of performers has been announced, including big names like Helena Hauff, Honey Dijon, James… Continue reading MELT Festival returns for 2024, announces first wave line-up

Silent Servant shares latest record, ‘In Memoriam’

Silent Servant shares latest record, ‘In Memoriam’

Juan Mendez, known by his stage name Silent Servant, has recently released his latest EP called ‘In Memoriam’. Comprised of a deeply personal memoir of his 30-year career spent in exploring and absorbing music’s shadowy side, the EP is a nod to people, places, and experiences of the past and their lasting effect on Mendez’s… Continue reading Silent Servant shares latest record, ‘In Memoriam’

Scarlett O’Malley lands on Kerri Chandler’s Kaoz Theory with bumping new EP

Scarlett O’Malley lands on Kerri Chandler’s Kaoz Theory with bumping new EP

West London-born Scarlett O’Malley has dropped her latest EP, ‘The House Joints’, via Kerri Chandler’s Kaoz Theory label. O’Malley has become a renowned name within the dance music scene, and this four-track EP features her signature groovy, dancefloor-focused sound. Listeners will be treated to classic organ hook lines, catchy vocals, bouncy synth beats, and choppy… Continue reading Scarlett O’Malley lands on Kerri Chandler’s Kaoz Theory with bumping new EP

Doctor Jeep lands on Nerve Collect with ‘Machine Learning’ EP

Doctor Jeep lands on Nerve Collect with ‘Machine Learning’ EP

Doctor Jeep, also known as Andre Lira, has released his latest EP, ‘Machine Learning’, with Nerve Collect. The record is a fusion of global rhythms and intricate electronic beats, incorporating a range of styles to create a dancefloor-focused release indicative of Lira’s artistry. The six-track EP, ‘Machine Learning’, encompasses everything from drum ‘n’ bass to… Continue reading Doctor Jeep lands on Nerve Collect with ‘Machine Learning’ EP

Call Super to launch art exhibition in London next week

Call Super to launch art exhibition in London next week

London-based DJ and artist Call Super, whose real name is Joe Seaton, has announced their first solo art exhibition called “Tell Me I Didn’t Choose This”. The exhibition, to be held at St Mary’s Church on Bourne Street in London, will showcase the artist’s paintings and open to the public between November 27 and December… Continue reading Call Super to launch art exhibition in London next week

New queer radio station Kunt Up Music.FM, to launch in Bristol

New queer radio station Kunt Up Music.FM, to launch in Bristol

Independent queer radio station Kunt Up Music.FM, or K.U.M FM, has announced that it will begin broadcasting in February 2024. The station will broadcast weekly from Thursday to Sunday with a range of shows and hosts. These shows include underground music, event shoutouts, and talk-shows that highlight events and opportunities available within the community. According… Continue reading New queer radio station Kunt Up Music.FM, to launch in Bristol

Skepta releases new EP ‘48 Hours’ in collaboration with Ryder

Skepta releases new EP ‘48 Hours’ in collaboration with Ryder

Skepta has teamed up with a newcomer producer named Ryder for a five-track EP named ’48 hours’. The EP was created in just two days and features Dré Six’s vocals. The opportunity for Ryder to produce the album came when he created an ambient remix ‘skeptacore pt.3’ using Skepta’s vocals from ‘Text me back’ and… Continue reading Skepta releases new EP ‘48 Hours’ in collaboration with Ryder

​Nines charged with drug offences following Heathrow Airport arrest

​Nines charged with drug offences following Heathrow Airport arrest

Nines, the MOBO-award-winning British rapper whose real name is Courtney Freckleton, was arrested last week at Heathrow Airport and charged with drug offences, Sky News reports. He was charged with being involved in the supply of cannabis and the possession of the drug, as well as breaching a serious crime prevention order. Freckleton was released… Continue reading ​Nines charged with drug offences following Heathrow Airport arrest

Bus driver claims to be owed rights and royalties for Tupac’s ‘Dear Mama’

Bus driver claims to be owed rights and royalties for Tupac’s ‘Dear Mama’

Bus driver and former musician Terrence Thomas is suing for rights and royalties for his production work on ‘Dear Mama’, a famous lead single included in Tupac’s third studio album, ‘Me Against The World’. According to court documents obtained by Music Business Worldwide, Thomas claims that he was “never properly and fully credited for his… Continue reading Bus driver claims to be owed rights and royalties for Tupac’s ‘Dear Mama’

The 2024 MOBO Awards will be held in Sheffield for the first time

The 2024 MOBO Awards will be held in Sheffield for the first time

Sheffield’s Utilita Arena has been chosen as the location for the Music of Black Origin Awards (MOBOs) on February 7. The event has previously been held in several other cities around the United Kingdom, including London, Glasgow, Liverpool, Coventry, and Leeds. The founder of MOBO, Kanya King, announced in a press release that the 26th… Continue reading The 2024 MOBO Awards will be held in Sheffield for the first time