Category: Club Scene

There’s been some speculation recently over a possible collaboration between French music duo Justice and Canadian musician The Weeknd. The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, posted several photos of Justice performing on his Instagram story, including an image with an eye adorned with their cross symbol. American producer Mike Dean, who has… Continue reading The Weeknd sparks Justice collaboration rumours with cryptic social media posts

False Idols, Tricky’s record label, has released a posthumous album from legendary reggae innovator Lee “Scratch” Perry, titled “King Perry”. The album, featuring collaborations with Greentea Peng, Tricky, and Shaun Ryder of Happy Mondays, marks Perry’s final release before his death in August 2021. The album was entirely written, produced, and recorded alongside GRAMMY-nominated producer… Continue reading Shaun Ryder features on new posthumous release from Lee “Scratch” Perry

After 20 years at the BBC, DJ Ace has left his role as a presenter on Radio 1Xtra. During his time at the station, Ace, whose real name is Ashley Asomani, presented shows including Weekend Breakfast and 1Xtra’s Live Lounge. He stepped down from his daytime weekday slot at the end of 2023 and hosted… Continue reading DJ Ace leaves BBC Radio 1Xtra after two decades

Streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL are hosting over one million “manipulated” tracks, according to new research by tech company Pex. The study revealed that many of these unlicensed tracks have been altered, such as being sped-up or slowed down. Songs like Lady Gaga’s ‘Bloody Mary’ and Childish Gambino’s ‘Heartbeat’ have reached… Continue reading Over a million “manipulated” versions of copyrighted tracks found on streaming platforms

Ruf Dug, a DJ and host for NTS, has announced the opening of a new pop-up listening bar called Rainy Heart in Stretford, Manchester. The bar, located in Stretford Mall near Stretford Canteen, will operate for two weeks and feature local DJs from the area. Unlike most bars, Rainy Heart will be an alcohol-free space.… Continue reading ​Ruf Dug launches new alcohol free listening bar in Manchester, Rainy Heart

London-based DJ and producer Hunee has just announced his residency at Phonox for five consecutive Fridays in March. The residency is Hunee’s first in the UK since his stint at East London’s XOYO in 2019. Hunee’s residency will feature a curated line-up of talented DJs hand-picked by the artist, with the list of appearances to… Continue reading Hunee announces five-week residency at Phonox

Nadī and Otus have collaborated on their new EP, ‘Less Talk / More Talk’, set to be released on February 1st under the label Love In The Endz. Nadī and Otus met in 2020 during a digital party hosted by Lawrence Hart, where they began sharing demos. After a year of testing the EP on… Continue reading Nadī and Otus announce forthcoming liquid focused co-production debut

Electronic music artist UFO95 has just revealed his upcoming EP called “Backward Improvement”. The EP – comprising six tracks – will be released through Tresor Records and will be available from March 8th. Cogitor, one of the tracks, is now available on the label. “All the tracks draw on the classics of the techno genre… Continue reading UFO95 lands on Tresor to announce ‘Backward Improvement’ EP

Sita Abellán, a DJ, stylist, and now producer, recently shared her first-ever EP under her new alias, SITA. Her EP, titled ‘Generacion XDISIS,’ is now available on Héctor Oak’s label KAOS, consisting of four club-focused tracks that explore the concept of mutation, evolution, and shedding skin. She related her personal journey of transforming from a… Continue reading SITA shares debut EP, ‘Generacion XDISIS’

Denham Audio and Triple Point have dropped a new single called ‘Wasting Time With You’. The track is highly anticipated, with the duo having played it in their sets since collaborating with DJ Fuckoff at Boomtown Festival. It features a fast pace, intertwining breaks, and elements of trance and hard grooves that are characteristic of… Continue reading Denham Audio shares new single with Triple Point, announces 23-date tour