Elkka, the Cardiff-born DJ and producer, has revealed that her first album, ‘Prism of Pleasure,’ will be available on May 3 via Ninja Tune. The album will feature ten tracks that Elkka wrote over the course of eighteen months and which will explore queer intimacy and Elkka’s identity as an LGBTQ+ artist. Elkka also shared… Continue reading Elkka explores queer sexuality in debut album ‘Prism of Pleasure’
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Eminem to co-produce new documentary on superfans, ‘Stans’
Eminem is co-producing a new documentary named “Stans,” which investigates superfan culture. The rapper’s 2000 single “Stan” is widely credited for helping popularize the internet term that refers to individual or groups of super fans. The new documentary, directed by Steven Leckart, is said to provide insight into the reality of the “stan” lifestyle. Stans,… Continue reading Eminem to co-produce new documentary on superfans, ‘Stans’
Gesaffelstein announces third studio album, ‘GAMMA’
French producer Gesaffelstein is set to release his third studio album, ‘GAMMA’, next month via Sony Music. It will be the artist’s first album in over five years, following 2019’s ‘Hyperion’, which reached number 10 in the US dance charts. The album, which is scheduled for release on March 29, will feature 11 tracks that… Continue reading Gesaffelstein announces third studio album, ‘GAMMA’
Four Tet to release new album ‘Three’ next month
Kieran Hebden, known by his stage name Four Tet, is set to release his new album ‘Three’ via his label Text Records on March 15. The announcement was made by the artist himself recently, who also shared the first single from the album titled ‘Daydream Repeat’. The six-minute track starts with a techno beat that… Continue reading Four Tet to release new album ‘Three’ next month
Pryzm boss blames “young people drinking less” as reason for closures
Rekom, the biggest nightclub operator in the UK, and which owns brands such as Pryzm and ATIK, has attributed the recent closures of its clubs to young people drinking less. Peter Marks, Rekom’s Chief Executive, has pointed to the cost of living crisis and the rising rental prices that many hard-up students face. Marks stated… Continue reading Pryzm boss blames “young people drinking less” as reason for closures
salute drops first single of the year ‘system’
Salute, the DJ and producer, has released his first single of the year called ‘system.’ The track, which is a collaboration with Empress Of, was debuted by Radio 1 DJ Clara Amfo. ‘System’ is an ode to UK club culture and has a playful feel to it. The release marks the first taste of a… Continue reading salute drops first single of the year ‘system’
Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons accused of sexual assault
Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, has been named in a sexual assault lawsuit filed by a plaintiff identified only as Jane Doe. According to the lawsuit, Doe was working as a music video producer and had often been working on videos for Def Jam. She claims she had a professional relationship with Simmons… Continue reading Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons accused of sexual assault
Paris nightclub owner Laurent de Gourcuff fined €150,000 for “active corruption”
The owner of several Paris nightclubs, including Phantom, YoYo and T7, has been found guilty of “active corruption” and fined €150,000. Laurent de Gourcuff, who is the boss of Paris Society and owns more than 70 venues across France, was also handed a two-year suspended prison sentence and is banned from running businesses for five… Continue reading Paris nightclub owner Laurent de Gourcuff fined €150,000 for “active corruption”
Nia Archives announces debut album ‘Silence Is Loud’
UK-based artist Nia Archives has recently announced her debut album entitled ‘Silence Is Loud’. She has also released a new single carrying the same name as the album. The album will feature subjects concerning life in your twenties, relationships, and family, while also highlighting the “unconditional love” she has for her brother. The forthcoming album… Continue reading Nia Archives announces debut album ‘Silence Is Loud’
Reprezent Radio launches emergency crowdfunder to secure its future
London-based youth-led radio station Reprezent Radio is appealing for financial assistance through a crowdfund campaign aimed at training and nurturing new talent. The station has been hard hit by rising operational costs, and difficulty in accessing government funding in the youth development sector. To date, the fundraising campaign has garnered support from musicians such as Annie… Continue reading Reprezent Radio launches emergency crowdfunder to secure its future