Category: Club Scene

Irish duo Disfreq has released their latest single ‘This Is Just A Dream’ as part of their namesake EP under the Three Six Zero Recordings label. The song follows the release of ‘People’ and ‘Purely From Instinct’ and is characterized by its euphoric synth and driving drums intertwined with ethereal vocal chops. Disfreq also released… Continue reading ‘This Is Just A Dream’, claims Disfreq’s latest offering

DJ Katapila, a Ghanaian artist known for his unique style that combined electronic dance music with traditional Ghanaian rhythms, has passed away from a brief illness. His real name was Ishmael Abbey. The news was confirmed by Awesome Tapes From Africa (ATFA), the label that he worked with closely. Abbey started DJing at the young… Continue reading Ghanaian producer and Awesome Tapes From Africa alum DJ Katapila has died

The Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has released a report that highlights a misogynistic culture within the music industry and calls for immediate action to be taken. The inquiry, involving cross-party MPs, discovered that sexual harassment and abuse are common occurrences in the sector. According to the report, the music industry is a “boys club,”… Continue reading Labels should publish data on gender diversity of rosters, recommends new government report

The Lost Village festival has announced the first wave of artists set to perform across the August Bank Holiday weekend in 2024, with a lineup that includes Maribou State, Ben UFO, and Jyoty. The Lincolnshire festival will also feature live performances from Fatima Yamaha, Yaeji, Neil Frances, SBTRKT, and Sofia Kourtesis. Exciting back-to-back performances are… Continue reading Lost Village has revealed the first set of acts for its 2024 edition

The documentary film “Turn Up The Bass” tells the story of Deaf Rave, a DJ collective that has been running for two decades. Deaf DJ Troi Lee, who founded the group, is featured in the film along with a team of producers, DJs, MCs, sign singers, and dancers. The film celebrates key moments for Deaf… Continue reading Collective Deaf Rave are the subject of a new documentary on Netflix

We Out Here Festival has announced the latest wave of performers set to appear at the event in Dorset this August. Headlining this year’s festival are artists such as Sampha, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and André 3000, fresh off the release of his flute-led debut album ‘New Blue Sun’. More than 100 acts have now been… Continue reading ​André 3000 and Sampha to headline We Out Here Festival 2024

London’s Southbank Centre is due to present an event in celebration of the 90s Polish rave scene, featuring a collection of short films at the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival. The showcase, entitled “Rave: Recharge”, will include an evening event with Polish DJs, Catz ‘n Dogz, GW Harrison and Blanka Barbara, paying tribute to thirty years… Continue reading ’90s Polish rave scene is the focus of new Southbank Centre short film programme

The UK government recently caused public outcry after announcing plans to withdraw funding from post-16 music education. This move has seen several individuals and groups speak out against it, labeling it as “damaging.” Young people and educational professionals are particularly concerned about the situation. The current plans to defund the educational sector by 2026 could… Continue reading UK government to withdraw funding from post-16 music education

UK singer John Glacier has signed with the Young label. Glacier announced that she will release a new EP called “Like A Ribbon” on February 23. The announcement was made on Instagram. Prior to the complete release of the EP, her collaboration with Eartheater called “Money Shows” was released, complete with a self-directed music video… Continue reading John Glacier announces new EP ‘Like A Ribbon’

A new podcast exploring the forefront of global club culture with interviews with some of the world’s most essential DJs has been released. The podcast series called Dances For Buildings, features guests including Kampala’s Kampire, São Paulo’s BADSISTA, LA’s Bianca Oblivion, and UK pioneers such as DJ Paulette, Roska, Gilles Peterson and Jamz Supernova. Presented… Continue reading New podcast Dances For Buildings celebrates global club culture