Category: Club Scene

MC Conrad, real name Conrad Thompson, has passed away at the age of 52. Family and friends confirmed the news on social media on April 30th. The cause of his death has not yet been disclosed. MC Conrad earned recognition as one of the driving forces of drum ‘n’ bass and a vocal pioneer in… Continue reading MC Conrad has died aged 52

Sony Music Entertainment Germany has created a new sub-label with a laser-like focus on techno music. The Berlin-based imprint, noted. records, was announced on 26 April alongside the announcement of its first artist, the Naples DJ and producer Anfisa Letyago. The label has pledged to amplify the voices of emerging artists to promote techno culture… Continue reading ​Sony Music launches new techno-focused imprint, noted. records

Middlesbrough venue and nightclub Empire has been granted a final chance to reopen after its licence was revoked in March. The three-storey space was condemned by the local council’s licensing committee for poor management, security and a pattern of anti-social behaviour. An alleged incident of assault outside the Corporation Road venue saw the council suspend… Continue reading ​Middlesbrough nightclub Empire given “final chance” to open following licence suspension

Drake has been forced to remove his latest diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar after receiving a cease and desist letter from Tupac Shakur’s estate. The estate claimed that Drake used an AI likeness of Tupac’s voice without their permission. The track, called ‘Taylor Made Freestyle’, was released last Friday and was the latest chapter… Continue reading Drake forced to pull Tupac AI track following cease and desist from rapper’s estate

Field Maneuvers has revealed the lineup for its 11th festival, taking place at a secret location in Norfolk. The event will feature performances from a range of artists including Tash LC, Angel D’Lite, Josey Rebelle, Manix, THC, and Bushbby, amongst others. The festival will also incorporate inclusivity with a variety of takeovers being hosted by… Continue reading Field Maneuvers announces its 2024 line-up

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Johannesburg-based musician Tyler ICU has teamed up with several artists, including LeeMcKrazy, DJ Maphorisa, Ceeka RSA, Tiiger, Tyrone Dee, Al Xapo, and Jay Sax, to release his latest single titled “Government”. The track, which came out on April 26, is the first single from Tyler ICU’s forthcoming project. The musician said the song is about… Continue reading Tyler ICU announces new single ‘Government’

During a recent interview with Stereogum, Moby reflected on his longstanding feud with Aphex Twin that began over three decades ago during a joint tour with Orbital. Moby stated that the feud with Aphex Twin “rubbed me the wrong way” and that there was a “sadness” to it. Moby went on to explain that he… Continue reading ​Moby comments on feud with Aphex Twin: “It rubbed me the wrong way”

As per reports, the Co-op Live arena in Manchester is set to face-off against the AO Arena in a licensing debate. The upcoming 23,500-capacity venue Co-op Live Arena in Manchester postponed its opening and the shows of comedian Peter Kay and band The Black Keys. Issues with the power on site were cited as affecting… Continue reading Company behind Manchester’s Co-op Live plans to build “the greatest arena in the world” in London

YAAM, a nightclub and event space in Berlin, has released a statement regarding the untimely demise of one of its employees. 31-year-old Noradeen Abdallah died on April 12, 2024, following a physical altercation with two other employees outside the venue. YAAM confirmed his death on Instagram, stating that it had taken “a very long time… Continue reading ​Berlin club YAAM issues statement following death of staff member