Music rights organisation BMI raises fee share from 10% to 15%

Music rights organisation BMI raises fee share from 10% to 15%

BMI, one of the largest performance rights organizations (PRO) globally, stated that it would raise the margin of annual collected revenue retained by the organization from 10% to 15%. The CEO of the organization, Michael O’Neill, sent a letter, indicating the change of action. The organization collects license fees, and it entitles businesses to play… Continue reading Music rights organisation BMI raises fee share from 10% to 15%

baile/baile, “Scotland’s most remote club night”, is launching in the Scottish Highlands

baile/baile, “Scotland’s most remote club night”, is launching in the Scottish Highlands

Ullapool, a remote Scottish Highlands village, is gearing up to debut its new winter club series called baile/baile on November 4. The seasonal club series is a four-party affair that aligns with winter and a day party in the summer is also in the works should its success be evident. Financing for the event has… Continue reading baile/baile, “Scotland’s most remote club night”, is launching in the Scottish Highlands

Fatboy Slim brings out Derry Girls cast members at club night in Derry

Fatboy Slim brings out Derry Girls cast members at club night in Derry

Fatboy Slim had a surprise in store for fans attending his show in Derry on Saturday, October 21. During his set at the Unit 8 Warehouse in the Pennyburn Industrial Estate, the DJ invited two cast members from the comedy series Derry Girls onstage with him. Saoirse-Monica Jackson, who plays Erin, and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, who plays… Continue reading Fatboy Slim brings out Derry Girls cast members at club night in Derry

Jeff Mills is the face of Jil Sander’s Fall/Winter campaign

Jeff Mills is the face of Jil Sander’s Fall/Winter campaign

Jil Sander has announced that Jeff Mills has been chosen to be the face of the fashion brand’s Fall-Winter 2023 campaign. In addition to showcasing Jil Sander’s latest fashion line in the campaign, Mills also appears in a short film discussing optimism within music and fashion and the subjects of the mid-1990s. The video, shot… Continue reading Jeff Mills is the face of Jil Sander’s Fall/Winter campaign

neonme channels dark, Icelandic electronica in forthcoming album ‘premiere’

neonme channels dark, Icelandic electronica in forthcoming album ‘premiere’

Icelandic artist neonme has announced the release of her latest album, ‘premiere’, set to drop on October 25. The artist draws from various sonic influences, applying her skills in studio production for other artists and sound design for theatre shows with Iceland’s National Theatre and City Theatre. Her latest effort incorporates electronica with ethereal samples… Continue reading neonme channels dark, Icelandic electronica in forthcoming album ‘premiere’

La Fleur returns with first music in three years, announces debut album ‘Väsen’

La Fleur returns with first music in three years, announces debut album ‘Väsen’

After three years of musical silence, La Fleur has returned with a bang to announce her debut album, entitled ‘Väsen’. To accompany the news, the Swedish artist has also released a double A-side, ‘Chian/Slowdive’, which is an emotive blend of both house and techno music. This upbeat and positive release features catchy hooks, intertwining percussives… Continue reading La Fleur returns with first music in three years, announces debut album ‘Väsen’

Kasra V shares new EP, ‘Flood the Club’

Kasra V shares new EP, ‘Flood the Club’

Kasra V has released his latest EP, ‘Flood the Club’, which comprises five uniquely crafted tracks perfect for the dancefloor. The EP offers an eclectic mix of styles, including nods to 80s hedonism, utopian and psychedelic vibrations, and influences from Meat Beat Manifesto and YMO, and is sprinkled with elements from anthemic vocal samples. The… Continue reading Kasra V shares new EP, ‘Flood the Club’

Anetha’s Mama told ya shares new V/A compilation

Anetha’s Mama told ya shares new V/A compilation

Mama told ya, the record label founded by Anetha, has released its latest V/A compilation titled ‘Mille attaque, les vents contrèrent’. The album is the third in the series, based on the theme of the four elements, and this time, the focus is on air. The record showcases the work of talented artists such as… Continue reading Anetha’s Mama told ya shares new V/A compilation

A new book chronicling the social history of British rap and grime is out next year

A new book chronicling the social history of British rap and grime is out next year

Aniefok Ekpoudom’s upcoming book, entitled Where We Come From: Rap, Home and Hope in Modern Britain, is due to be published in 2024. Ekpoudom is an investigative writer who has traveled across the UK, exploring the origins and growth of UK rap and grime music, examining how migration and a spirit of resistance has contributed… Continue reading A new book chronicling the social history of British rap and grime is out next year

​Sub Club and Berkeley Suite among 10 Glasgow clubs granted extended 4:AM licence

​Sub Club and Berkeley Suite among 10 Glasgow clubs granted extended 4:AM licence

Following a prolonged campaign to extend opening hours, 10 Glasgow nightclubs have been given the green light to remain open until 4:00 am by the local council. The decision comes after a pilot scheme was launched in 2019 and the period to enrol was extended due to the pandemic. The licensing board made the announcement… Continue reading ​Sub Club and Berkeley Suite among 10 Glasgow clubs granted extended 4:AM licence