​Pills containing “three times” the normal dose of MDMA circulating in Manchester

​Pills containing “three times” the normal dose of MDMA circulating in Manchester

Drug testing and harm reduction service MANDRAKE has confirmed the circulation of high-strength ecstasy pills in Manchester containing up to three times the usual dose of MDMA. The pills, which are reddish-pink and come embossed with the “M5 Competition” logo, are around 1.5cm long and contain between 252 and 276mg of MDMA per pill. Warnings… Continue reading ​Pills containing “three times” the normal dose of MDMA circulating in Manchester

​Tupac’s murder was unsolved for decades because of his race, his brother says

​Tupac’s murder was unsolved for decades because of his race, his brother says

Mopreme Shakur has recently stated that the reason behind the unsolved murder of his brother Tupac Shakur, was solely due to his race. According to the new interview given to Sky News, it was stated that Pac was a young black male and therefore faced several legal challenges in the country concerning equal justice. He… Continue reading ​Tupac’s murder was unsolved for decades because of his race, his brother says

Investigation reveals “sham” training courses for gig security guards in UK

Investigation reveals “sham” training courses for gig security guards in UK

There are concerns over gig security in the UK following an investigative report by the BBC into “sham” training programmes to obtain security licenses. The report revealed that an undercover journalist from File on 4 was able to complete a mandatory six-day course in just over a day, missing out on crucial aspects such as… Continue reading Investigation reveals “sham” training courses for gig security guards in UK

Alice Ivy releases new single ‘Broke My Heart’ featuring Jelani Blackman and Mallrat

Alice Ivy releases new single ‘Broke My Heart’ featuring Jelani Blackman and Mallrat

Helix Records has released a new single ‘Broke My Heart’ in collaboration with Alice Ivy, Jelani Blackman, and Mallrat. The track will feature on Ivy’s forthcoming album, ‘Do What Makes You Happy.’ Ivy, based in Melbourne, is an ARIA-nominated artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, and this will be her third album. The full album, which was recorded last… Continue reading Alice Ivy releases new single ‘Broke My Heart’ featuring Jelani Blackman and Mallrat

Spanish police open manslaughter probe into nightclub fire that killed 13 people

Spanish police open manslaughter probe into nightclub fire that killed 13 people

A nightclub fire in the Spanish city of Murcia has resulted in a manslaughter investigation after 13 people were killed in the blaze. Fonda Milagros, and its two adjacent nightclubs Golden and Teatre, were affected in the early hours of Monday making this Spain’s deadliest nightclub fire in 30 years. Officials have yet to determine… Continue reading Spanish police open manslaughter probe into nightclub fire that killed 13 people

Juan Atkins reignites Cybotron for first release in 28 years

Juan Atkins reignites Cybotron for first release in 28 years

The iconic electro project, Cybotron, has been restarted by Juan Atkins after 28 years since the release of their single ‘Cyber Ghetto’. The two-track EP ‘Maintain the Golden Ratio’ is set to release on October 13 via Tresor Records. The label announced on Instagram: “Cybotron has re-emerged in our contemporary cybercultural age when artifactual futures… Continue reading Juan Atkins reignites Cybotron for first release in 28 years

Zürich’s Mikro Offspace set to host new Spiral Tribe exhibition

Zürich’s Mikro Offspace set to host new Spiral Tribe exhibition

An exhibition showcasing the impact of Spiral Tribe on the free party movement will take place at Mikro Offspace in Zürich. The exhibition is scheduled to run for nine weeks starting October 13th, and, in the tradition of their parties, will be open 24/7. The event will include workshops, guest appearances, documentary screenings, book premieres,… Continue reading Zürich’s Mikro Offspace set to host new Spiral Tribe exhibition

​Shall Not Fade Festival announce first-ever camping edition in Bristol

​Shall Not Fade Festival announce first-ever camping edition in Bristol

In an announcement made via Instagram, Shall Not Fade has unveiled its debut camping festival set to take place at Bristol’s Baskerville Hall just on the border of Wales. The three-day festival is slated to take place from August 30 to September 2, 2024, featuring music from 12:PM to 4:AM each day. The festival will… Continue reading ​Shall Not Fade Festival announce first-ever camping edition in Bristol

Ricardo Villalobos’ debut album ‘Alcachofa’ set to be reissued

Ricardo Villalobos’ debut album ‘Alcachofa’ set to be reissued

Ricardo Villalobos’ debut album, ‘Alcachofa’, is set to be reissued after 20 years. The album, which was first released by Playhouse, will now span four vinyl instead of three, as it will include three additional tracks. Perlon is set to reissue the album, which includes some of Villalobos classics such as ‘Dexter’ and ‘Easy Lee.’… Continue reading Ricardo Villalobos’ debut album ‘Alcachofa’ set to be reissued

​Grimes is reportedly suing Elon Musk over parental rights

​Grimes is reportedly suing Elon Musk over parental rights

Singer-songwriter Grimes has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk over parental rights to their shared children in a California court. The petition filed by Grimes requests her access to see their three children after an online photograph surfaced of Elon and Shivon Zilis with the two children he shares with her. The petition also… Continue reading ​Grimes is reportedly suing Elon Musk over parental rights