Azzecca is fuelling dancefloors with new long-awaited track ‘Tell That Boy’

Azzecca is fuelling dancefloors with new long-awaited track ‘Tell That Boy’

Chicago-based DJ Azzecca has released her latest single, ‘Tell That Boy’, on Higher Ground. The song is already a fixture in her live sets and was inspired by a vocal sample that she felt would lend itself to something “fun and in-your-face”. Azzecca is known for combining techno, house, and dark dance music in a… Continue reading Azzecca is fuelling dancefloors with new long-awaited track ‘Tell That Boy’

Luke Slater and Dubfire team up to share hypnotic EP ‘The Dissent’

Luke Slater and Dubfire team up to share hypnotic EP ‘The Dissent’

Luke Slater, the English electronic musician, and Dubfire, the Iranian-American DJ and producer, have collaborated on a new EP titled ‘The Dissent’. The record features three techno tracks that incorporate interwoven, dubbed-out sounds. The opening track, which shares the same name as the EP, consists of an uneasy atmosphere and ominous synths and creates a… Continue reading Luke Slater and Dubfire team up to share hypnotic EP ‘The Dissent’

Songtradr hints at potential Bandcamp layoffs amid acquisition

Songtradr hints at potential Bandcamp layoffs amid acquisition

Music licensing company Songtradr has said that not all Bandcamp employees will receive job offers when the website is acquired next month. Songtradr is buying the online record store from Epic Games, which bought it less than 18 months ago. In response, Bandcamp United, a union representing workers at the site, called for “employment offers… Continue reading Songtradr hints at potential Bandcamp layoffs amid acquisition

Founding member of the Isley Brothers, Rudolph Isley has died aged 84

Founding member of the Isley Brothers, Rudolph Isley has died aged 84

Rudolph Isley, one of the founding members of the Isley Brothers, has passed away at the age of 84. Known for his work on classic R&B hits such as ‘Shout’, ‘Summer Breeze’ and ‘Fight the Power’, Rudolph left the family group in 1989 to become a Christian minister. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rudolph… Continue reading Founding member of the Isley Brothers, Rudolph Isley has died aged 84

Former Underground Resistance member DJ Rolando has put his vinyl collection up for sale

Former Underground Resistance member DJ Rolando has put his vinyl collection up for sale

Legendary techno artist and former member of the Underground Resistance collective, DJ Rolando, has announced that he is selling part of his record collection. Posting on his Instagram account, the artist stated: “Selling off some of my collection. DM if interested,” alongside images of numerous white label records and test pressings. DJ Rolando is best… Continue reading Former Underground Resistance member DJ Rolando has put his vinyl collection up for sale

Met Police requests to remove drill content from TikTok up 366% from 2020

Met Police requests to remove drill content from TikTok up 366% from 2020

According to new data obtained through a Freedom of Information Request by DJ Mag, the Metropolitan Police have submitted 366% more requests to have UK drill content removed from TikTok since 2020. The figures reveal that 64% of the content removal requests made by the Met from the video-sharing platform were drill-related. In 2022, 89%… Continue reading Met Police requests to remove drill content from TikTok up 366% from 2020

Anfisa Letyago’s Mixmag Cover Mix is now available to stream on all platforms

Anfisa Letyago’s Mixmag Cover Mix is now available to stream on all platforms

Napoli native Anfisa Letyago has released her 2022 Cover Mix on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Deezer, TIDAL, and Apple Music. The techno virtuoso’s keen ear for groove is evident in her impressive selection of tracks, compiled while she was touring the United States. Letyago found the energy and enthusiasm of the people she… Continue reading Anfisa Letyago’s Mixmag Cover Mix is now available to stream on all platforms

Smithsonian Folkways gives access to its digital archive

Smithsonian Folkways gives access to its digital archive

Smithsonian Folkways has opened its digital archive to donors through its ‘Friends of Folkways’ program. Donors can browse through over 60,000 recordings from various musical genres and cultures found across the world for as low as $5 per month. Access to rare recordings, in-depth musical analyses, and artist interviews is offered by the program. The… Continue reading Smithsonian Folkways gives access to its digital archive

Leke Adesoye, founder of Junglist Movement, has died

Leke Adesoye, founder of Junglist Movement, has died

Leke Adesoye, the founder of Junglist Movement, has passed away after losing his battle with cancer. Adesoye was a well-known figure in the jungle, drum ‘n’ bass, UK hip hop and fashion industries. He was sent to hospital last year after hurting his leg at a gig, and was later diagnosed with osteosarcoma bone cancer,… Continue reading Leke Adesoye, founder of Junglist Movement, has died

Killa Ki is studying a masters degree in science at Oxford University

Killa Ki is studying a masters degree in science at Oxford University

Killa Ki, a former rapper from South London, has recently announced that he will be pursuing a master’s degree in science at Oxford University. Ki retired from music in 2019 and went on to study at the esteemed London College of Fashion before embarking on his latest educational journey. Oxford University, a prestigious member of… Continue reading Killa Ki is studying a masters degree in science at Oxford University