Social media platform TikTok has teamed up with Billboard to launch its official Top 50 Charts. The charts will measure the popularity of music on the platform, basing its figures on “creations, video views and user engagement”. Currently, the charts are only ranking music in the US, with Sexyy Red’s ‘SkeeYee’ currently sitting at the top spot. This… Continue reading Billboard launches official TikTok Top 50 chart
Category: Club Scene
DJ_Dave unveils debut EP, ‘Intercell’
DJ_Dave, a live code artist and producer, has dropped her first EP, ‘Intercell,’ a five-track record created only using algorave code as well as her own vocals and writing. Produced entirely by herself, the project emphasizes live coding as a vital part of her production process. In conjunction with every track, DJ_Dave has partnered with… Continue reading DJ_Dave unveils debut EP, ‘Intercell’
Artists can now pay to feature on Spotify’s homescreen with new “Showcase” tool
Streaming platform Spotify has launched a new tool called Showcase which allows artists to pay to feature on the app’s homescreen. The tool is described as a “campaign tool to give your music its moment” but artists have criticised it, saying it takes them further away from what they want: getting paid properly. The product… Continue reading Artists can now pay to feature on Spotify’s homescreen with new “Showcase” tool
Kitty Amor is the subject of new documentary ‘Who’s Kitty Amor?’
The story of Kitty Amor and her rise to international fame as an Afro house DJ is told in Defected Records’ new short-film, ‘Who’s Kitty Amor’. Beginning her journey in Nottingham, Kitty honed her skills as a DJ at the house room of Stealth, a popular club for its £1 entry Tuesday nights. Her passion… Continue reading Kitty Amor is the subject of new documentary ‘Who’s Kitty Amor?’
Phonox reveals Autumn/Winter programme with Hunee, Digital Mystikz and Francesco Del Garda
London’s iconic venue, Phonox, has announced a lineup of outstanding techno and dubstep artists arriving for a series of shows during Autumn/Winter 2023. The roster comprises debut appearances from DJ Rubinstein, Mama Snake, and Francesco Del Garda. Marcel Dettmann and Mala have been given Friday residencies. The venue’s Spring/Summer season featured impressive concerts from artists… Continue reading Phonox reveals Autumn/Winter programme with Hunee, Digital Mystikz and Francesco Del Garda
Trevor Nelson leads new project on the impact of Black British Music
The contributions of Black British musicians to the music industry are being celebrated in a new online multimedia exhibition called ‘Union Black: Sounds of a Nation’, which was launched this month by Radio 1Xtra presenter Trevor Nelson MBE. The project, a Google Arts & Culture initiative, boasts over 200 multimedia stories created by 25 cultural… Continue reading Trevor Nelson leads new project on the impact of Black British Music
Brussels’ club Fuse relaunches in-house label for first release in over a decade
Belgium’s longest running techno club, Fuse, has re-launched its record label, Fuse Imprint, after a period of inactivity. The previous version of the label was home to the Fuse Presents mix series from the likes of Adam Beyer, Deetron, and Steve Bug, and the Fuse Club outlet, which released recordings from the likes of Bjork,… Continue reading Brussels’ club Fuse relaunches in-house label for first release in over a decade
Brian Eno calls out James Blake for using “the asshole chord” in ‘Retrograde’
In a recent interview with James Blake, Brian Eno expressed his dislike for what he calls “the asshole chord”. During their conversation, Eno explained that there is a way of resolving things in songs that always disappoints him. He further added that when he hears it, he thinks “oh, god.” Blake then revealed that Eno… Continue reading Brian Eno calls out James Blake for using “the asshole chord” in ‘Retrograde’
Snoop Dogg: “I don’t fuck with horses”
Hip hop icon Snoop Dogg has revealed that he harbours a severe phobia of horses. Speaking on his program Double G News, the rapper commented to guest Tiffany Haddish, “I’m scared of horses. To this day, Tiff. I don’t know why I’m just fucking scared of them.” The 51-year-old added that he had never even… Continue reading Snoop Dogg: “I don’t fuck with horses”
10% of UK grassroots music venues will close by the end of 2023, say Music Venue Trust
Over 60 grassroots music venues have closed down in the UK this year, according to recent Music Venue Trust (MVT) reports, with financial obstacles presenting a significant challenge to many venues. The MVT’s Rebecca Walker has warned that the UK is set to lose 10% of grassroots music venues by the end of 2023. Although… Continue reading 10% of UK grassroots music venues will close by the end of 2023, say Music Venue Trust