Category: Club Scene

This Friday, South London collectives Infa Red and Late Night Shopper, along with members of the North African diaspora, will be hosting a charity event called Dancing For Morocco & Libya. The event will raise funds for those affected by the recent Marrakesh earthquake and flooding in Libya. Venue MOT Unit 18 will play host… Continue reading South London’s Venue MOT to host fundraising Dancing for Morocco & Libya party

London-based DJ and producer Karen Nyame, known as KG, is launching a new label called Rhythm in the City. The label has debuted with the release of its first single, ‘P.L.L’ (Pretty Little Liar), which will feature on KG’s forthcoming EP ‘Red’. The new EP will showcase KG’s signature style that revamps UK club music… Continue reading Karen Nyame KG launches new label Rhythm In The City

A brand new compilation of five of Joy Orbison’s most popular tracks from 11 years ago has been released today. The “archive 09-10” brings together five tracks that were originally released in-between 2009 and 2010 shortly after his first hit “Hyph Mngo”. The record is now available on digital platforms via Toss Portal, the self-run… Continue reading ​Joy Orbison releases pack of “sought after” tracks from 2009 – 2010

Yerevan-based Armenian techno nightclub Poligraf has initiated a series of fundraising events for families affected by the recent military conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The club will donate a portion of proceeds from this weekend’s events to support those displaced by the Azerbaijani military. The country lifted a 10-month blockade on the region’s only road… Continue reading Armenian nightclub Poligraf is raising funds for families displaced by conflict

DJ Michael Bibi has provided an update on his recent health condition, following his diagnosis with a rare form of cancer earlier this year. The 33-year-old has now been discharged from hospital after completing his main cancer treatment. Bibi revealed his condition earlier this year, announcing that he would no longer be performing any shows… Continue reading Michael Bibi leaves hospital feeling ‘tired but happy’ after completing his main cancer treatment

Amapiano artists have banded together to donate money to Mdu Aka TRP, the producer believed to be responsible for the iconic log drum sound that has become a defining feature of the genre. The log drum has been credited with contributing to the success of amapiano music ever since it gained global prominence in the… Continue reading ​Amapiano DJs pledge money to the creator of the log drum, Mdu Aka TRP

The long-running investigation into the murder of Tupac Shakur has taken a new development, as a man has been arrested in connection with the 1996 incident. Las Vegas police have arrested Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is a long-term person of interest in the case. He has previously spoken about being in the car with… Continue reading Man arrested in connection with murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996

Richie Hawtin has announced the winner of his new PhD scholarship in electronic music, cultures and production at the University of Huddersfield. After receiving his honorary doctorate from the university, the DJ and producer, also known as Plastikman, launched the scholarship. It includes personal tutoring from Hawtin himself, who has also visited the campus to… Continue reading Richie Hawtin announces winner of PhD scholarship at the University of Huddersfield

Nia Archives is set to make her UP YA ARCHIVES show debut at Depot Mayfield, as part of The Warehouse Project on December 8. The event will feature three stages, showcasing the best of drum ‘n’ bass, jungle, dubstep and UKG. Among the lineup are Skream, Yung Singh, salute, Clipz, Special Request, and D Double… Continue reading The Warehouse Project announces UP YA ARCHIVES show curated by Nia Archives

Venezuelan electronic artists Arca and DJ Babatr collaborated on a new single called ‘MK3TreF.’ The radio edit of the song was released on DJ Babatr’s Bandcamp. The ‘Rapacious Mix’ will be out on the 29th of September. Raptor house, which is an electronic subgenre that originated from Venezuela’s Changa Tuki movement, is what both artists… Continue reading Arca and DJ Babatr join forces on new single ‘MK3TreF’