Category: Club Scene

A new version of Ableton’s well-known digital audio workstation, Live, has been announced. The 12th version, Live 12, promises to offer music makers endless possibilities. While the application previously demonstrated a Session view and Arrangement view, the latest version will be improved, especially in the latter case. By integrating the mixer into the Arrangement view… Continue reading Here’s all the new features included in Ableton Live 12

Electronic music duo 100 gecs has released a remix of Basement Jaxx’s classic song “Where’s Your Head At” entitled “Where’s My Head At?”. Fans of the sought-after release can purchase it now on the XL Recordings label. The long-awaited remix will also be available in a limited run of 12″ vinyl that’s etched, with only… Continue reading ​Basement Jaxx & 100 gecs’ ‘Where’s My Head At_’ gets release on XL

The ARChive of Contemporary Music is urgently seeking a permanent space to store its collection of over 90 million physical tracks in physical formats. The non-profit organization was founded in 1985 by B. George and the late David Wheeler, and initially based in New York City. However, in 2020, ARC moved to Hudson Valley due… Continue reading World’s largest physical archive of contemporary music is looking for a permanent home

A new nightclub has opened in the city centre of Milan, accommodating up to 300 people. The nivea club, located in the northern area of the city, had its launch party on November 11, hosting sets by DJ Red and local artists Brilliante and Verynice’N’Sleazy. The venue also includes additional rooms on the first floor… Continue reading New nightclub nivea opens in Milan

An organisation based at Manchester Metropolitan University, the MANDRAKE Lab, has warned people in Manchester about a batch of neon-green pills stamped with “ToR” that supposedly contain two and a half times the common oral dose of MDMA. Crew, a Scottish drugs safety organisation, states that a light dose ranges from 45-75 milligrams MDMA per… Continue reading Warning issued over super-strength “ToR” pills circulating in Manchester

Tresor, the legendary Berlin nightclub and record label, is launching a new mentorship programme entitled ‘How to Run a Club’. The course will last three months and be hosted at the Kraftwerk Berlin. The programme aims to give successful candidates an insight into the day-to-day running of a nightclub, from booking talent to staffing and… Continue reading ​Berlin’s Tresor announces 12-week mentorship program on nightclub management

The UK government has pledged to distribute a £5 million support fund to assist grassroots music venues, promoters, festivals, clubs, recording studios, and others. According to Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, grants of up to £40,000 will be awarded across the music industry by the Arts Council England (ACE), with applicants being encouraged to utilise the… Continue reading ​UK government announces £5 million support fund for grassroots music

Artists, musicians, and performers have come together to sign an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the bombardment of Palestine. The #MusicForACeasefire letter was launched by Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace and Justice project and over 300 artists have signed it so far. The signees include The Blessed Madonna, King Gizzard… Continue reading Peace and Justice Project launch #MusicForACeasfire open letter

The 2024 GRAMMY Award nominees have been announced, with several electronic artists receiving nominations for the first time. The event will be held on February 5 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and will feature several new categories, including Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Pop Dance Recording. The artist… Continue reading Aphex Twin, Disclosure, James Blake and more receive GRAMMY nominations

A new study conducted by The Musicians’ Union (MU) and Black Lives in Music (BLiM) has found that 85% of musicians have experienced or observed some form of discrimination. The Global Majority Insight Report also highlights the imbalances that UK musicians face in terms of earnings, career progression and discrimination experiences. Majority of the participants… Continue reading 85% of musicians have witnessed or experienced discrimination, according to new data