​Pioneering Baltimore club DJ and producer Dukeyman has died

​Pioneering Baltimore club DJ and producer Dukeyman has died

Dukeyman, a notable Baltimore club DJ, has passed away, as per a Facebook post shared by a close friend of the artist, Wayne Smith. The post describes Dukeyman as a musician, producer, video editor, and mentor. Wayne recounts how Dukeyman always supported him through his DJing journey. Dukeyman, whose real name was Ronald Hall Jr.,… Continue reading ​Pioneering Baltimore club DJ and producer Dukeyman has died

​Charli XCX will explore the grief of losing SOPHIE on upcoming album

​Charli XCX will explore the grief of losing SOPHIE on upcoming album

Charli XCX has spoken about her upcoming album, XCX6, revealing that one track will explore feelings of grief following the death of close friend and collaborator, SOPHIE. The track centers on the “shame” Charli felt on “reflecting on their relationship” after SOPHIE’s passing in 2021. The pair began collaborating in 2015 and worked on XCX’s… Continue reading ​Charli XCX will explore the grief of losing SOPHIE on upcoming album

Sónar Barcelona reveals final additions to 2024 line-up

Sónar Barcelona reveals final additions to 2024 line-up

Sónar Barcelona has completed its line-up for the 2024 event with 60 new artists added to the roster. The event, scheduled for July, will include performances from a range of established and emerging DJs, with musical styles including techno, house, and hip hop. Among the new crop of performers announced are VTSS, Laurent Garnier, Richie… Continue reading Sónar Barcelona reveals final additions to 2024 line-up

Manuka Honey announces new EP ‘3Eternities Beneath You’

Manuka Honey announces new EP ‘3Eternities Beneath You’

London-based DJ and producer Manuka Honey has unveiled her new EP, “3Eternities Beneath You”, set for release on February 29. The six-track project, with a lead single titled “I Like It”, incorporates a unique blend of synths and reggaeton, and features collaborations with Latin Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter La Favi and producer Safety Trance. It also… Continue reading Manuka Honey announces new EP ‘3Eternities Beneath You’

​Volunteer group remove 22kg of chewing gum from Red Rocks Amphitheatre

​Volunteer group remove 22kg of chewing gum from Red Rocks Amphitheatre

A Colorado-based non-profit organisation called Friends of Red Rocks has removed more than 22kg of chewing gum from beneath the benches at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The open-air venue prohibits chewing gum among other items, including hula hoops, full face masks, bullhorns, and alcohol. Volunteers scraped the gum from beneath the amphitheatre’s 69 benches in 2023,… Continue reading ​Volunteer group remove 22kg of chewing gum from Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Purple pioneer Joker releases his first solo work in six years

Purple pioneer Joker releases his first solo work in six years

Joker, the pioneer of dubstep and purple sounds, has unveiled his first solo work in six years. The two singles, ‘Juggernaut’ and ‘S Wave’, are available digitally or as a two-side limited edition black vinyl, released through his label Kapsize. Joker, real name Liam Sylvester McLean, is renowned for his role in shaping the purple… Continue reading Purple pioneer Joker releases his first solo work in six years

Apple reportedly facing €500m fine from the EU over competition concerns

Apple reportedly facing €500m fine from the EU over competition concerns

Apple is facing a potential fine of €500m following an investigation into its App Store, according to reports from The Financial Times. The probe concerns allegations that the tech giant restrains access to rival streaming services, including Spotify, by banning linking to external sign-up systems. Apple has also been criticised for imposing a 30% fee… Continue reading Apple reportedly facing €500m fine from the EU over competition concerns

​SHERELLE and fynn studio team up for exhibition focused on Black and LGBTQIA+ dance music

​SHERELLE and fynn studio team up for exhibition focused on Black and LGBTQIA+ dance music

A new immersive exhibition titled “move/003” is set to celebrate Black and LGBTQIA+ communities in rave culture. The ten-day exhibition has been curated by London-based independent art curator fynn studio and world-renowned DJ, SHERELLE, and is powered by Dazed, Spotify, and AIAIAI. The show will run from March 1 at Dazed’s space, 180 The Strand.… Continue reading ​SHERELLE and fynn studio team up for exhibition focused on Black and LGBTQIA+ dance music

​Trade union launched for nightclub workers in Berlin

​Trade union launched for nightclub workers in Berlin

A new trade union for Berlin nightclub workers has been established to combat the exploitation of workers in the nightlife industry. The Berliner Clubarbeitenden Gewerkschaft trade union intends to improve the working conditions and create legal infrastructure for club workers to find support. It also aims to galvanize a support network among industry workers that… Continue reading ​Trade union launched for nightclub workers in Berlin

Chris Stussy is the subject of new docu-series ‘Chris Stussy: Uncut’

Chris Stussy is the subject of new docu-series ‘Chris Stussy: Uncut’

DJ Chris Stussy has unveiled Chris Stussy: Uncut, a new monthly docu-series that takes viewers behind the scenes of his last two years touring, performing, and producing. Each episode follows Stussy’s journey through various high-profile events, including San Bernardino’s Escape Halloween, Club Space in Miami, Asuncion’s Safari Club, and more. Episode one of Chris Stussy:… Continue reading Chris Stussy is the subject of new docu-series ‘Chris Stussy: Uncut’