Category: Club Scene

Circoloco has announced its 25th season’s full line-up, featuring prominent figures such as Grimes, Peggy Gou, and Joy Orbison, among others. Spanning over six months, from April 29 to October 14, the events will take place at its home of DC-10 Ibiza. With over 100 artists set to perform at the festival, the line-up includes… Continue reading Circoloco Ibiza announces programme for 25th season

Two DJs were reportedly assaulted in Berlin in what they suspect was a hate crime. Kim Ann Foxman and Cora shared their story on Instagram to raise awareness of the incident, which they called “disturbing and violent”. The couple were celebrating their one-year anniversary in Pannierstraße, Neukölln when a young man and woman began to… Continue reading Kim Ann Foxman and Cora assaulted in suspected hate crime

Chechnya’s culture ministry has announced that all music with tempos above 116 BPM and below 80 BPM will be banned. The aim of the ban is to promote traditional music in the region and prevent Western music, including fast dance music, from being played in Chechnya. Chechen Youth Minister Musa Dadayev said the decision was… Continue reading Russian republic Chechnya bans music under 80 BPM and over 116 BPM

Scottish whiskey brand Monkey Shoulder has partnered with Worldwide FM, founded by DJ Gilles Peterson, to support UK grassroots music communities. One UK community, collective or organisation with a pioneering project will be awarded a £10,000 grant. Studio Monkey Shoulder, developed by Worldwide FM and Gilles Peterson, aims to discover and support innovative music projects… Continue reading Gilles Peterson to helm new grassroots music initiative from Monkey Shoulder and Worldwide FM

Serbian-born, NYC-based artist X-Coast has released his latest single, ‘Marathon Man’, on Higher Ground. The house-meets-rave track is inspired by early noughties culture and encapsulates the spirit of European rave culture from the ’90s. Cizmic, who goes by X-Coast, takes a DIY approach to his music, from self-directed videos, creating genre weaving releases, and very… Continue reading X-Coast shares new single ‘Marathon Man’

The Dour Festival of Belgium has recently announced that it will hold a smaller edition of its regular five-day event on May 24 at London’s Village Underground. The collaboration is with Warmer People and will feature headline performances by Dr. Rubinstein and Yazzus. Other artists such as DC Salas b2b Sara Dziri, and Dour Soundsystem… Continue reading Dour Festival is coming to London in May

Moderna just released ‘Filter Me’, which is the second single pulled from her upcoming album, ‘The Future Is Among Us’, due for release on May 10th. The album was created across a seven-year timeframe and features a mix of influences from both Berlin and Mexico City. Despite its diverse sound, the album is a cohesive… Continue reading Moderna shares second single, ‘Filter Me’, from debut album ‘The Future Is Among Us’

Manami, a Tokyo-born DJ, producer and pianist based in London, has announced the launch of her new label, VMR (Virtual Myth Recordings), and the release of her six-track EP on May 10. The lead single from the EP, titled ‘Dreaming Still’, is now available. Manami explores a range of electric genres, including electro, proggy house,… Continue reading Manami launches new label, announces forthcoming EP ‘Dreaming Still’

General Levy, the MC who featured on M-Beat’s ‘Incredible’, has claimed that he has never received royalties for the 1994 track. The song is regarded as a jungle classic and reached number 39 in the UK Singles Chart. Following its re-release by London Records, it reached number eight on the UK charts. In an interview… Continue reading General Levy says he has never received royalties for jungle anthem ‘Incredible’

Crowd Club, a new venue in Germany, recently opened its doors. Located in Wuppertal, the venue was launched on March 30 and features a 120-capacity space. The launch party was attended by many, including local artists Ayawa, Gîn Bali, Nastassia Frank and whoslulu. The event also featured sets by Jolani Jhones, D[NOWHERE]J and Sibathathu. Crowd… Continue reading New 120-capacity venue Crowd Club opens in Wuppertal, Germany