Category: Club Scene

Belfast’s The Night Institute will launch its own record label as the Northern Irish party approaches its ninth anniversary. Founded and run by Timmy Stewart and Jordan Nocturne, the label will focus on both vinyl and digital releases. Its aim is to promote Belfast’s club scene both locally and globally, showcasing the independent and cultural… Continue reading The Night Institute launches eponymous label as it approaches ninth anniversary

OBXENE, a collective in Berlin, will celebrate its third anniversary on April 25 with a lineup comprising its residents and guests. The non-conformist event will feature artists such as Nothing Left, Skungal, Tinco, XHousted and Rondale. OBXENE embraces the multi-faceted nature of art and music and aims to exist as a new-gen haven for minority… Continue reading Berlin’s OBXENE collective announces its forthcoming birthday party

Berlin-based musician Aural has released his latest album, ‘Sonic Metamorphosis’. The record features tracks crafted from biodata collected from live plants and field recordings, offering an unusual exploration of the natural world. Each track conveys the conspicuous beauty of the natural world, which is highlighted by the blissful calmness of an African sunset. The songs… Continue reading Aural introduces new ‘Sonic Metamorphosis’ record, created entirely from the natural world

THELMA has recently announced the release of her forthcoming EP titled ‘What We Live For’ which will be available on May 16 via Steel City Dance Discs. With its lead single of the same name, the EP is based on techno, Detroit electro, and breakbeat. The carefully crafted melodies in the EP emphasize the creative… Continue reading THELMA announces debut EP ‘What We Live For’ via Steel City Dance Discs

HEAL Palestine, a humanitarian charity, has rejected the proceeds from the ‘HÖR for Palestine’ compilation release by HÖR. The release features tracks from Matrixxxman, Henry Brooks, TV.OUT, Visceral Chaos, and others. The Berlin-based broadcaster had named HEAL Palestine as the project’s official beneficiary in an Instagram post, with the promise that “100% of the funds… Continue reading NGO says it will “not accept” proceeds from ‘HÖR for Palestine’ compilation

A Berlin nightclub named Abstrakt has opened, offering clubbers a “playful experience”. The club has opened in the space once occupied by Mensch Meier. It is a sister venue to Anomalie Art Club and there are plans to host joint events in the future. The club launched with a lineup including Schwrzwälder, Mimi Love, and… Continue reading New nightclub opens in Berlin, Abstrakt

Independent music retailers are predicted to take in £10 million over the weekend of Record Store Day 2024, according to a new survey from Ditto. However, despite the annual event being just around the corner, many independent artists still believe production costs are too high to justify releasing physical music. In a survey of 1,000… Continue reading Independent record shops expected to take in £10 million on Record Store Day 2024

Coachella 2024 is well underway, with the first weekend already wrapped up. For anyone interested in streaming the second and final weekend, the full line-up and set times are available online. Viewers can catch the action via YouTube starting from 4 PM to 7 PM on April 19 – 21, which will take place in… Continue reading How to livestream Coachella 2024 weekend 2: Set times, line-up and schedule

The UK’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee has called for a complete reset of music streaming to improve precarious pay and working conditions in the creative industries, according to their Creator Remuneration Report. The report used case studies from actors, performers, film and TV directors and musicians, examining the importance of freelancing and contractual terms… Continue reading UK committee calls for “complete reset” on music streaming industry

Electronic music group Faithless have announced their first live performance in eight years, which will take place at London’s Roundhouse. The performance marks the group’s first show since the passing of Maxi Jazz, one of the trio’s vocalists, in 2022. Faithless will also be performing in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Amsterdam before heading to three major… Continue reading Faithless set to perform first live show in eight years at London’s Roundhouse