Category: Club Scene

After a decade-long run, Top Boy has come to an end with a thrilling and emotional finale. Netflix’s third season starred Ashley Walters, Kane ‘Kano’ Robinson, Little Simz, Jasmine Jobson, and Adwoa Aboah, who tackled themes of gentrification, institutional racism, family bonds, and betrayal. The season was accompanied by an unforgettable score that included eerie… Continue reading Here’s every track featured in Top Boy’s final season soundtrack

Four artists have cancelled their appearance at Japan’s The Labyrinth festival in 2023 after attention was drawn to comments made by co-founder and booker Russell Moench about trans issues. Moench’s now-deactivated Twitter account (@russmonk) contained posts opposing the trans rights movement, including sharing anonymous gender-critical accounts and labelling the term TERF “misogynistic hate speech”. The… Continue reading Multiple DJs pull out of Japan festival The Labyrinth following founder’s anti-trans rights comments

Wire, the Leeds club, has announced the start of its programming for the final part of 2023. There will be parties every night during the final week of September, with music ranging from techno, disco, garage, dubstep, bass, electro, to drum ‘n’ bass, for partygoers in the city. The lineup for September to December will… Continue reading Leeds’ Wire Club announces My Nu Leng, Danielle, Batu and Pangaea as it launches A/W programming

It has been announced that Warmer People, a party that has continuously promoted safety, diversity, and empowerment within the electronic music community, will host Cinthie for her live UK set debut on October 13th at London’s Village Underground. This event will see France’s Marina Trench, South Korea’s Closet Yi, and the UK’s Marlie also perform,… Continue reading Cinthie to make her live debut in London next month

After a decade-long hiatus, Skream has finally dropped ‘Skreamizm Vol.8.’ The album features 11 tracks that represent his transformation as a DJ and producer, presenting a range of sounds from house, techno, grime, and dubstep. The album is an emotional rollercoaster, giving listeners a taste of various feelings from joy, euphoria, to a sense of… Continue reading Skream is back with ‘Skreamizm Vol. 8’

After a deadly crowd crush at Brixton Academy last December during a concert by Asake which killed two people, killing 23-year-old security guard Gaby Hutchinson and 33-year-old Rebecca Ikumelo, the venue was forced to close. However, Lambeth Council has now given the music venue permission to reopen, as long as it meets 77 “extensive and robust” safety conditions.… Continue reading ​Brixton Academy will be allowed to reopen if it meets “robust” safety conditions

The annual Horst festival in Brussels is unveiling a new temporary club space next month, set to host 20 nights of experimental and diverse techno and electronica sets. The Horst Arts & Music Club will run for five months, from 27 October until March 2024, and will continue to reimagine dancefloors through imaginative stage design,… Continue reading Brussels’ Horst Arts and Music festival to open temporary club space

Sven Marquardt, the famous Berghain bouncer, has collaborated with denim brand G-Star RAW for a new exhibition entitled “11+1″ which was recently presented at Berlin Art Week. The exhibition comprises 12 portrait photographs, all taken by Marquardt, that capture his interpretation of Berlin’s nightlife. The exhibition’s name references guest list culture, showcasing the 11 individuals… Continue reading ​Berghain bouncer Sven Marquardt exhibits his photography at Berlin Art Week

In a surprise move, Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist have announced a collaboration album titled ‘VOIR DIRE,’ set to be released on October 6th via Tan Cressida/ALC/Warner Records. The album consists of 11 tracks, including three new unreleased ones namely, ‘Heatcheck,’ ‘The Caliphate,’ and ‘Mancala.’ The Caliphate features Vince Staples, and its music video has… Continue reading ​Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist link up on surprise album, ‘VOIR DIRE’

Electric Zoo Festival in New York is facing a class action lawsuit after a disastrous event this year, according to a report in Rolling Stone. The final day of the festival reportedly reached capacity by midday and denied entry to around 7,000 valid ticket holders, while the first day was cancelled three hours before it… Continue reading ​Electric Zoo faces class action lawsuit following “nightmare” 2023 festival