Category: Club Scene

The world of jungle music is grieving as news breaks that Daren Ellis, a DJ and producer who also went by the names Undercover Agent, Splash, and Mts, has passed away. The reports were confirmed by a post on a GoFundMe page created by Ellis’ friend, which stated he had “peacefully departed in his sleep… Continue reading ​Jungle trailblazer Daren Ellis, AKA Undercover Agent, has died

Gunmen dressed in camouflage have stormed a music venue in Moscow, killing at least 40 people and injuring 100 others. The venue was hosting a performance by the rock band Picnic when the attack took place on the evening of 22 March. The incident is being treated as a terrorist attack by Russian authorities, according… Continue reading ​100 injured and “at least 40” killed in violent attack on Moscow music venue

Hip hop legends Cypress Hill have announced that they will be playing with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall on July 10th. The collaboration has been a long time coming, with the connection between them first being made in a 1996 episode of The Simpsons. In the episode, Cypress Hill accidentally book… Continue reading Life imitates The Simpsons, again: Cypress Hill announce London Symphony Orchestra collab

British producer Kuljit Bhamra MBE has created the world’s first electronic tabla, called Tabla Touch. The instrument is designed to make Indian drumming more accessible by offering built-in sounds from various traditional Indian instruments and boasting instant tuning capability. It can also be connected to a MIDI or computer to create a tabla score in… Continue reading World’s first electronic tabla launches in Mumbai, Tabla Touch

Ten recordings have been added to the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame this year, including tracks by Lauryn Hill, Donna Summer and De La Soul. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Hall Of Fame, and the inductees include landmark contributions from the disco and hip hop genres. The qualifying albums include Lauryn Hill’s ‘Miseducation… Continue reading Lauryn Hill, Donna Summer and De La Soul inducted into GRAMMY Hall Of Fame

Mixcloud has announced a new feature named Host Tagging that allows curator profiles to credit guest DJs and hosts when publishing new shows or mixes, enabling them to easily publish across multiple profiles and benefit from the combined networks. The aim is to improve community and discovery. Both parties need to accept an invitation to… Continue reading Mixcloud unveils new “Host Tagging” feature, allowing mixes to be published by multiple profiles

The French electronic duo known as Justice has teamed up with legendary R&B singer Miguel to release a new single called “Saturnine.” The track will be included in their upcoming album “Hyperdrama,” set to be released on April 26 by Ed Banger Records. Miguel expressed his excitement to finally work with Justice, whom he has… Continue reading ​Justice and Miguel link up on brand new single, ‘Saturnine’

DJ Alfredo, also known as Alfredo Fiorito, has been the recipient of a fundraiser launched to support his medical care. The 71-year old DJ requires private healthcare assistance after suffering from a stroke in 2021. Currently residing in a retirement home, he receives medical treatment and assistance. However, the cost of private healthcare is ongoing,… Continue reading Fundraiser launched to support medical care for Ibiza legend DJ Alfredo

It was announced on Sunday, March 17th, that Cola Boyy, the 34-year-old musician and activist, had passed away. The artist had been eager to begin releasing new music this summer, according to his manager, Jack Sills. Sills stated that Cola Boyy was known for his boundless creativity, blending disparate genres such as rock, funk, soul,… Continue reading Disco innovator and disabled rights activist Cola Boyy dies age 34

Adrian Kemp, CEO of Ninja Tune, has temporarily stepped back from his duties while an internal investigation into allegations against him is conducted. The investigation will be carried out by an independent third-party HR company. Although the nature of the allegations remains unconfirmed, a letter from Kemp’s solicitors seen by Mixmag states that he vehemently… Continue reading Ninja Tune CEO Adrian Kemp steps back from role amid internal investigation