Artists, musicians, and performers have come together to sign an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the bombardment of Palestine. The #MusicForACeasefire letter was launched by Jeremy Corbyn’s Peace and Justice project and over 300 artists have signed it so far. The signees include The Blessed Madonna, King Gizzard… Continue reading Peace and Justice Project launch #MusicForACeasfire open letter
Category: Club Scene
Aphex Twin, Disclosure, James Blake and more receive GRAMMY nominations
The 2024 GRAMMY Award nominees have been announced, with several electronic artists receiving nominations for the first time. The event will be held on February 5 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and will feature several new categories, including Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Pop Dance Recording. The artist… Continue reading Aphex Twin, Disclosure, James Blake and more receive GRAMMY nominations
85% of musicians have witnessed or experienced discrimination, according to new data
A new study conducted by The Musicians’ Union (MU) and Black Lives in Music (BLiM) has found that 85% of musicians have experienced or observed some form of discrimination. The Global Majority Insight Report also highlights the imbalances that UK musicians face in terms of earnings, career progression and discrimination experiences. Majority of the participants… Continue reading 85% of musicians have witnessed or experienced discrimination, according to new data
LAUNDRETTE party at Panorama Bar will donate funds to Israeli and Palestinian victims of violence
Berlin’s cultural institution, Panorama Bar, is set to host queer party series LAUNDRETTE on 24 November. The parties were originally launched at Tel Aviv’s Phi Garden club, with emphasis placed on creating a safe environment for the queer community and marginalised groups. LAUNDRETTE has built a reputation for long B3B sets, covering Chicago house, tribal… Continue reading LAUNDRETTE party at Panorama Bar will donate funds to Israeli and Palestinian victims of violence
AI music platform Soundful launches “Collabs” series featuring famous producers
Soundful, an AI music production platform, has launched a new series called Soundful Collabs. This innovative technology mimics the sounds of popular artists in the music industry such as Kaskade, Autograf, and Starrah, to name a few, creating unique and AI-generated beats. The company claims that this new series will pave the way for an… Continue reading AI music platform Soundful launches “Collabs” series featuring famous producers
Drill rapper Official TS pleads guilty to terrorism offence
A 20-year-old drill rapper, who performs under the name Official TS and whose real name is Al-Arfat Hassan, has pleaded guilty to possessing chemicals that could be used for terrorism. The rapper, from Enfield, in North London, was stopped by police at Heathrow Airport on February 27, 2021, with two iPhones. Reports suggest that Hassan… Continue reading Drill rapper Official TS pleads guilty to terrorism offence
The Warehouse, Chicago’s iconic former nightclub, returns with bi-monthly parties
A recurring series of parties has been launched at the Chop Shop in Chicago to mark the return of the famous nightclub called The Warehouse. The iconic venue, part of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community, was the home of the late DJ Frankie Knuckles and its defining sound became a widely recognised genre of house music. The… Continue reading The Warehouse, Chicago’s iconic former nightclub, returns with bi-monthly parties
Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ wins CMA Song of the Year, 35 years after release
In a historic move, Tracy Chapman’s 1988 track ‘Fast Car’ has been awarded Song and Single of the Year at the Country Music Association Awards. Despite the fact the song was first released 35 years ago, the CMA acknowledged and honoured it after a cover version by Luke Combs reached No. 2 in the US… Continue reading Tracy Chapman’s ‘Fast Car’ wins CMA Song of the Year, 35 years after release
Logic1000 announces debut album due next spring, ‘Mother’
Logic1000, a Sydney-born DJ and producer based in Berlin, has announced the release of her debut album titled ‘Mother’ scheduled to drop on March 22. The album is co-produced by her longtime collaborator Tom McAlister, also known as Cop Envy. Logic1000 says the album is her love letter to house music as it combines different… Continue reading Logic1000 announces debut album due next spring, ‘Mother’
Neptune Discs announces forthcoming V/A, transcending borders and sonic realms
Edinburgh-based record label, Neptune Discs, has announced its new compilation, set for release on December 8th. Embodied with sounds of 90s house and trance, the compilation features works from various artists such as Maze, Cybernet, Aiden Francis, and Laars contributing their own sound to produce a cohesive final record. Each of the tracks starts with meditative… Continue reading Neptune Discs announces forthcoming V/A, transcending borders and sonic realms