Paul Spencer, known by his stage name Dario G, has died at the age of 53 due to his battle with stage four rectal cancer and liver cancer. His family released a statement on his Facebook page confirming the news, saying that he was surrounded by positive energy until the very end. They expressed their… Continue reading Dario G, ‘Sunchyme’ and ‘Carnaval de Paris’ hitmaker, has died aged 53
Category: Club Scene
Laurent Garnier’s COD3 QR imprint announces six-track compilation ‘[QR]D.081.TSM.24’
Laurent Garnier’s label, COD3 QR, is releasing a new collaborative project featuring DJ Deep, Avision, and Deetron. The upcoming release includes tracks from each of the artists that were previously released as singles back in March of this year. The vinyl-only six-track project is set to be released on June 21 and marks the first… Continue reading Laurent Garnier’s COD3 QR imprint announces six-track compilation ‘[QR]D.081.TSM.24’
Saltburn soundtrack LP features “bathwater” liquid-filled vinyl design
Bad World, a company that specializes in liquid-filled records, has caught the attention of fans around the world with its vinyl release of Saltburn Music From The Motion Picture. The design of the record features a plughole in the center, with PVC filled with “bath water” which was inspired by a scene from the Amazon… Continue reading Saltburn soundtrack LP features “bathwater” liquid-filled vinyl design
DJ introduces fines for clubbers who ask for “over-requested” tracks
A DJ in Colchester has created a list of fines for club-goers who request “overplayed” tracks. Colin-Gingell Good, known as DJ Pressplay, installed written signs on his booth at the Coda nightclub in Colchester to dissuade those who don’t accept that he can’t always play their favourite tracks. In a BBC interview, he said: “A… Continue reading DJ introduces fines for clubbers who ask for “over-requested” tracks
Nas is adapting classic hip hop movie Beat Street into a Broadway musical
Grammy-award winning rapper Nas is set to adapt the popular 1984 hip hop movie, Beat Street, into a Broadway musical. In collaboration with the film’s original co-producer and composer, Arthur Baker, Nas will be working on crafting the musical elements of the upcoming show, using inspiration from the film’s iconic score. Directed by Stan Lathan,… Continue reading Nas is adapting classic hip hop movie Beat Street into a Broadway musical
What’s the weather forecast for Glastonbury Festival 2024?
As the countdown to Glastonbury 2024 begins, festival-goers might be wondering what to bring aside from the typical rain gear and sunblock. According to Met Office forecaster Stephen Dixon, the festival will start dry, but later in the week could see some rain and “subdued temperatures” are expected. Speaking to the Independent, Dixon said that… Continue reading What’s the weather forecast for Glastonbury Festival 2024?
Ibiza festival criticised for charging DJs €5000 to perform
Ibiza Global Festival has faced criticism for its alleged practice of charging DJs to perform at its annual event. French DJ Arnaud Le Texier posted an email on social media that was sent to one of his students. According to the email, the festival charges €5000 for a slot, which includes the promotion before, during,… Continue reading Ibiza festival criticised for charging DJs €5000 to perform
2K88 announces new album ‘SHAME’ set for release on Unsound label
2K88, formerly known as 1988, has revealed his upcoming album titled ‘SHAME’ is set to be released via Unsound on the 28th of June. The album’s eponymous lead single is already available, and the second single, ‘GODMODE’, was released on the 14th of June. The genre known as PL SOUND has inspired 2K88 throughout the… Continue reading 2K88 announces new album ‘SHAME’ set for release on Unsound label
STEYA announces debut EP, ‘Dopamine’
German DJ and techno producer STEYA has announced the upcoming release of her debut EP titled ‘Dopamine’ on July 12. The EP, which features five powerful tracks, has been created over the course of two years with 20 years of experience in the techno scene. The opening track ‘Dopamine’ sets the tone with its tribal… Continue reading STEYA announces debut EP, ‘Dopamine’
Mike Dunn re-launches pivotal Dance Mutha label
Chicago house music legend Mike Dunn has relaunched his label Dance Mutha. The label will release previously unreleased and new tracks from himself and other artists in house, techno, and acid genres. Dunn discovered a plethora of ‘lost’ unreleased masters from the ’80s and early ’90s, which motivated him to regenerate Dance Mutha. He will… Continue reading Mike Dunn re-launches pivotal Dance Mutha label