​Houghton reveals first names on 2024 line-up

​Houghton reveals first names on 2024 line-up

The highly anticipated annual Houghton Festival has announced its first wave of acts for this year’s upcoming edition, including Mala, Barker, Skee Mask, and more. The festival unveiled the initial schedule via Instagram earlier today, promising to deliver an exceptional festival experience in “year 2.” The Houghton Festival management revealed that 2022’s event would come… Continue reading ​Houghton reveals first names on 2024 line-up

​Brian Eno to release second iteration of colour-changing LED turntables

​Brian Eno to release second iteration of colour-changing LED turntables

London’s Paul Stopler Gallery has teamed up with Brian Eno to release Turntable II, the latest iteration of Eno’s signature colour-changing LED turntables. Just 150 units are due to become available online on Tuesday, February 13, 2021. The turntables are currently on view at the gallery until March 9, 2021. The first iteration of Eno’s… Continue reading ​Brian Eno to release second iteration of colour-changing LED turntables

​Ultra-Sonic frontman Mallorca Lee has died aged 51

​Ultra-Sonic frontman Mallorca Lee has died aged 51

Scottish DJ and frontman of Ultra-Sonic, Mallorca Lee, has passed away at the age of 51 after a brief battle with cancer. Lee had announced on his social media that he was given a terminal diagnosis just weeks before his death. DJ KID, a close friend of Lee’s, confirmed his passing on his Facebook page,… Continue reading ​Ultra-Sonic frontman Mallorca Lee has died aged 51

Flowdan makes history as the first UK MC to win a GRAMMY Award

Flowdan makes history as the first UK MC to win a GRAMMY Award

The collaborative efforts of Flowdan, Fred again.., and Skrillex have earned them their very first GRAMMY Award for their single ‘Rumble’ in 2023. The trio was awarded the Best Dance/Electronic Recording, beating out major contenders like James Blake, Aphex Twin, Disclosure, and Romy. Skrillex accepted the award, acknowledging the difficult state of the world and… Continue reading Flowdan makes history as the first UK MC to win a GRAMMY Award

Killer Mike arrested at the GRAMMYs hours after winning three awards

Killer Mike arrested at the GRAMMYs hours after winning three awards

Michael Santiago Render, aka Killer Mike, was taken into custody after an alleged physical altercation backstage at the Grammy awards ceremony on Sunday, January 4, 2022. The Run The Jewels star was celebrating his first Grammy award in over a decade before footage of him being escorted out of Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena in handcuffs… Continue reading Killer Mike arrested at the GRAMMYs hours after winning three awards

Faithless to return to performing with Maxi Jazz tribute at Camp Festival

Faithless to return to performing with Maxi Jazz tribute at Camp Festival

Faithless will be making their return to the stage this year at Camp Bestival with a show that pays tribute to the late band member Maxi Jazz. They will perform with a full live band, as the Shropshire-based sister-event to Bestival announced that Faithless will “incorporate old and new music” for their first performance in… Continue reading Faithless to return to performing with Maxi Jazz tribute at Camp Festival

Leeds’ Imaginarium announces programming and new soundsystem collaboration

Leeds’ Imaginarium announces programming and new soundsystem collaboration

Leeds-based arts and community space, The Imaginarium, has unveiled its end-of-winter programme featuring a line-up of artists such as Freakenstein, Elias Sternin, and Tau Carr. By day, the venue operates as a plant store, coffee shop and a record store, before transforming into a private loft-style venue for up to 120 guests by night. In… Continue reading Leeds’ Imaginarium announces programming and new soundsystem collaboration

Cormac shares second V/A compilation on his imprint Polari

Cormac shares second V/A compilation on his imprint Polari

Polari label owner Cormac has shared a new VA compilation titled ‘No Tears In The Backroom Vol. 2’, which is jam-packed with synth-heavy swings, acid basslines, heated vocals and a mix of old and new faces to the label. The collection taps into nostalgia while remaining in a modern context, taking on full-throttle club music.… Continue reading Cormac shares second V/A compilation on his imprint Polari

Mutual Rytm celebrates second anniversary, shares 30-track boxset vinyl

Mutual Rytm celebrates second anniversary, shares 30-track boxset vinyl

Celebrating its second birthday, Mutual Rytm has released its carefully curated 20th release, the vinyl boxset ‘Federation Of Rytm III’. This hefty release includes tracks from the likes of Blawan, ANNE, Gary Beck, Dax J, and LDS. The digital edition includes a further six bonus tracks, totalling 36 cuts, assembled in a “sequenced journey” by… Continue reading Mutual Rytm celebrates second anniversary, shares 30-track boxset vinyl