The Chemical Brothers express worries about the cost of touring in the US in a recent interview with Billboard. They explained that touring the US is not currently affordable due to the rise of costs, and have stopped scheduling North American dates despite releasing their new album, “For That Beautiful Feeling.” “The costs have gone… Continue reading The Chemical Brothers: “Touring the US is just not really viable at the moment”
Category: Club Scene
German techno artist Alma Marter has died aged 32
Stefanie Merten, also known as Alma Marter, a Leipzig-based DJ and producer, died on September 12th at the age of 32 after fighting glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer. Merten played alongside her brother as Alma & August Lilienweiss and released multiple techno records for Sonderling, a Berlin-based label. Her last performances were at Berlin… Continue reading German techno artist Alma Marter has died aged 32
Call Super announces new album, ‘Eulo Cramps’
DJ and producer Call Super has announced his fourth studio album, ‘Eulo Cramps,’ which will be released on the label he co-runs with Parris, ‘Can You Feel the Sun,’ next month. The nine-track record explores themes of selfhood, light, loss, and growth through a river of reflections on the present. The album features collaborations on… Continue reading Call Super announces new album, ‘Eulo Cramps’
Here’s every track featured in Top Boy’s final season soundtrack
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
Multiple DJs pull out of Japan festival The Labyrinth following founder’s anti-trans rights comments
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
Leeds’ Wire Club announces My Nu Leng, Danielle, Batu and Pangaea as it launches A/W programming
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
Cinthie to make her live debut in London next month
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
Skream is back with ‘Skreamizm Vol. 8’
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’
Brixton Academy will be allowed to reopen if it meets “robust” safety conditions
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
Brussels’ Horst Arts and Music festival to open temporary club space
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