Ben Reid, a regular attendee of Cobalt Studios, completed a unique fundraiser for the grassroots venue located in Newcastle. Reid travelled 148 miles from his hometown of Manchester to Newcastle on a children’s bike to raise awareness of the crisis faced by grassroots music venues, especially during the pandemic. Taking the scenic route through rural… Continue reading Ben on a bairn’s bike fundraiser supporting North East grassroots music venue raises over £3000
Category: Club Scene
Nicolas Bougaïeff releases five-tracker ‘EP3’
Nicolas Bougaïeff has released his new five-track EP, titled ‘EP3’, on NovaMute. The record showcases the experimental production approach of the Berlin-based artist, who hails from Canada and holds a PhD in minimal techno. The EP features Bougaïeff’s unique use of polytemporality, incorporating a wide range of sounds from atmospheric pads and icy synths to… Continue reading Nicolas Bougaïeff releases five-tracker ‘EP3’
Clean Bandit robbed of €40,000 worth of equipment in Ibiza
Clean Bandit, a UK-based trio, were robbed of around €40,000 in cash and equipment during their trip to Ibiza last weekend. While in Ibiza, the group was shooting a music video for their latest joint single ‘Cry Baby’ alongside David Guetta and Anne-Marie. The group was staying at a friend’s house and had stepped out… Continue reading Clean Bandit robbed of €40,000 worth of equipment in Ibiza
New Banksy artwork in London stolen within hours of being unveiled
A brand-new Banksy piece in Peckham, London was stolen just hours after being unveiled. The artwork featured a silhouette of a wolf howling at the moon, painted on a satellite dish above a shop on Rye Lane. It’s believed that the piece was stolen by a group of masked men, as per Banksy’s press team… Continue reading New Banksy artwork in London stolen within hours of being unveiled
Mixmag heads to Nigeria to launch The Lab Lagos
The Lab is set to debut in Lagos this coming Saturday, August 10, with a line-up of five performers including Icey, Sons of Ubuntu, Momoda, Dèjì, and Weareallchemicals. The event is set to be held at Element House, Lagos’ notable dance music institution from a team of “enthusiastic individuals who have jointly contributed” to Lagos’… Continue reading Mixmag heads to Nigeria to launch The Lab Lagos
Lauryn Hill blames “sensationalism and clickbait” for cancellation of Fugees tour
Lauryn Hill has spoken out about the cancellation of Fugees’ North American tour, apologizing to disappointed fans. In a statement posted on Instagram, Hill blamed sensationalist media coverage for low ticket sales and revealed that no one is more upset about the news than she is. The 18-date ‘Miseducation Anniversary Tour’ was canceled by Ticketmaster… Continue reading Lauryn Hill blames “sensationalism and clickbait” for cancellation of Fugees tour
Bicep share new single ‘CHROMA 005 A.L.O.E’ under B.D.B alias alongside Benjamin Damage
Bicep has announced the release of their newest track called ‘CHROMA 005 A.L.O.E’, which is the fifth release on their underground-focused record label, CHROMA. The track was released under their collaborative project with Benjamin Damage called B.D.B. It was first previewed during Bicep’s final live performances in 2022 and is a follow-up to their successful… Continue reading Bicep share new single ‘CHROMA 005 A.L.O.E’ under B.D.B alias alongside Benjamin Damage
Ibiza Underground closed with immediate effect by local authorities
Police have reportedly closed down Ibiza Underground, a nightclub located in the village of San Rafael between Ibiza Town and San Antonio. The club announced the closure via an Instagram story, stating that the police shut down the club without any prior notice. According to reports by Nou Diary, local authorities in Sant Antonio said… Continue reading Ibiza Underground closed with immediate effect by local authorities
Stage evacuated at Germany’s WHOLE Festival following “threat to public safety”
Germany’s WHOLE Festival faced a security alert and was evacuated following a threat to public safety. The festival took place from August 2 – 5 at Ferropolis, a lakeside island site in Gräfenhainichen, eastern Germany. This year’s line-up included Jennifer Cardini, Bored Lord, Peach, Octo Octa and more. The festival’s team received a message on… Continue reading Stage evacuated at Germany’s WHOLE Festival following “threat to public safety”
New 3,000-capacity pop-up venue THE SUPER-MRKT; to open in Los Angeles
Stranger Than;, an event series based in Los Angeles, has announced a new run of events at the pop-up venue THE SUPER-MRKT;. The series will host a four-month-long season of shows curated by Stranger Than;, featuring artists such as Moodymann, Carl Craig, Orbital, and Luciano. However, only Nico Moreno’s show in November has been revealed… Continue reading New 3,000-capacity pop-up venue THE SUPER-MRKT; to open in Los Angeles