Category: Club Scene

Peter Runge, also known as Sd Laika, has passed away according to a statement from his family sent to Mixmag. Runge emerged onto the experimental music scene in 2012 with the release of his debut EP, ‘Unknown Vectors’. He signed with Tri Angle Records in 2014 and released his highly acclaimed debut album, ‘That’s Harakiri’,… Continue reading Experimental music producer Sd Laika has died

Boxpark Shoreditch, a vital nightlife institution in East London, announced in July that it would be closing its doors for good by the end of summer 2024. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), along with local residents, is calling on Hackney Council to help save Boxpark as they believe its closure would have a detrimental… Continue reading NTIA calls on Hackney Council to save Boxpark Shoreditch from closure

Caprices Festival Gstaad is set to make a comeback in 2024, happening at Mt. Eggli in the Swiss Alps from September 20 to 22. Some of the confirmed acts include Lee Burridge, Âme B2B Jimi Jules, Bedouin, Blond:ish, and Carlita. The festival is renowned for its “second-to-none production and high-end sound quality” that will take… Continue reading Caprices Festival Gstaad returns in 2024 with Âme, Blond:ish and more

Renowned musician Burial is scheduled to produce the score for Harmony Korine’s upcoming film “Baby Invasion,” which is set to debut at the Venice Film Festival next month. The film is described as a dystopian thriller based on a home invasion and features a unique twist. As staged as a first-person shooter, audiences can expect… Continue reading Burial to score new Harmony Korine film Baby Invasion

Hyperdub is set to make its initial entry into the jungle music genre with the release of Tim Reaper and Kloke’s album “In Full Effect”. The album, which is the first of its kind from the South London label, will be released on September 20th, and will have eight tracks mixing jungle, dub reggae, techno,… Continue reading Hyperdub announce jungle debut with Tim Reaper and Kloke’s ‘In Full Effect’

After being closed for four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and damage caused by the 2020 explosion that devastated the city, Beirut’s AHM Club has reopened with a fresh new look. The reopening event featured performances from PAWSA and Dennis Cruz, leading up to an all-night event by Bedouin. The relaunch of the club… Continue reading ​Beirut’s AHM Club reopens after four years following catastrophic blast

SOPHIE, the late dance music pioneer who tragically passed away in 2021, is set to release her second and final record on September 27. The self-titled album will be released via Future Classic and Transgressive and features collaborations with artists like Kim Petras, BC Kingdom, and now Evita Manji with the release of her latest… Continue reading ​Another posthumous single from SOPHIE has landed, ‘One More Time’

DJ Alison Wonderland recently made an appearance as a nightclub DJ in the horror film MaXXXine, directed by her fiancé, filmmaker Ti West. The DJ hinted about her cameo via Twitter, congratulating West and the cast. MaXXXine stars Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, a film star who finds herself harassed by a real-life serial killer… Continue reading Alison Wonderland makes cameo as DJ in horror film MaXXXine

The latest single to come from the posthumous SOPHIE album, which is set to be released on September 27th, is called “Berlin Nightmare.” This is following on from the first single that was released in June, “Reason Why,” which features Kim Petras and BC Kingdom. The new track features the Athens-based DJ, producer, and vocalist… Continue reading ​New single from posthumous SOPHIE album out now, ‘Berlin Nightmare’

A new study has revealed that sharks off the coast of Brazil are getting high on cocaine. The study, titled “Cocaine Shark,” was conducted by Brazilian scientists who dissected 13 sharpnose sharks caught by fishermen and found that all 13 contained traces of cocaine in both their muscles and livers. Researchers fear that this ingestion… Continue reading ​Sharks in Brazil are testing positive for cocaine, according to scientists