​Michael Bibi will take over Finsbury Park this Summer for London’s “biggest ever electronic show”

​Michael Bibi will take over Finsbury Park this Summer for London’s “biggest ever electronic show”

Michael Bibi, Solid Grooves boss and DJ, is making his return with the announcement of his new “One Life” tour that is set to take place in Finsbury Park this summer, marking the artist’s homecoming comeback after undergoing treatment for cancer. The event is anticipated to be London’s largest-ever electronic show with a 45,000 strong… Continue reading ​Michael Bibi will take over Finsbury Park this Summer for London’s “biggest ever electronic show”

Fact Magazine announces end of mix series “in its current iteration”

Fact Magazine announces end of mix series “in its current iteration”

After 16 years of running its eponymous mix series, Fact Magazine has announced that its pioneering music program will no longer continue in its present format. The announcement comes via a statement on their final mix by DJ, producer, composer and designer Tati au Miel. The statement thanks all artists that have contributed to the… Continue reading Fact Magazine announces end of mix series “in its current iteration”

Significant layoffs announced at Pitchfork amid merger with GQ

Significant layoffs announced at Pitchfork amid merger with GQ

Condé Nast, the owners of Pitchfork, have announced plans to fold the music publication into mens fashion magazine GQ as part of a “restructuring”. According to an email sent by Condé Nast’s chief content officer Anna Wintour, “some of our Pitchfork colleagues will be leaving the company today”. However, it is currently unclear how many… Continue reading Significant layoffs announced at Pitchfork amid merger with GQ

CCL shares new mixtape ‘A Night In The Skull Discotheque’ on T4T LUV NRG

CCL shares new mixtape ‘A Night In The Skull Discotheque’ on T4T LUV NRG

Music artist CCL has released a new mixtape titled ‘A Night In The Skull Discotheque’ through Eris Drew and Octo Octa’s T4T LUV NRG imprint. The mixtape, available to purchase as a cassette or streamed online, is influenced by proto-dubstep with various influences such as Lee Scratch Perry, African Head Charge, Kevin Saunderson, Leftfield and… Continue reading CCL shares new mixtape ‘A Night In The Skull Discotheque’ on T4T LUV NRG

Dusky celebrate 10 years of 17 Steps with compilation and tour

Dusky celebrate 10 years of 17 Steps with compilation and tour

To commemorate a decade of their 17 Steps label, UK duo Dusky is embarking on a tour across the UK, EU, and the US while simultaneously releasing a new compilation record. The duo intends to release a four-track “prelude” compilation next month dubbed ‘Sampler 01’ ahead of the full V/A release scheduled for April. The… Continue reading Dusky celebrate 10 years of 17 Steps with compilation and tour

Southbank Centre to host event series celebrating South Asian music and culture

Southbank Centre to host event series celebrating South Asian music and culture

London’s Southbank Centre is back with a new series of performances, taking place from March 7-10 this year. The series is called South Asian Sounds and will feature a wide range of genres from the Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Afghan diaspora. This showcase of varied musical traditions will include folk, jazz, bhangra, Qawwali and dance… Continue reading Southbank Centre to host event series celebrating South Asian music and culture

Joy Orbison shares anticipated new track, ‘flight fm’

Joy Orbison shares anticipated new track, ‘flight fm’

Music producer Joy Orbison has just released a new track, ‘flight fm,’ via XL Recordings. The four-minute-long song is characterized by a raucous bassline and low-end subs, designed especially for clubs. The release followed an Instagram post where Orbison had teased the song at Manchester’s Warehouse Project. The new song is the first one he’s… Continue reading Joy Orbison shares anticipated new track, ‘flight fm’

​Pioneering Detroit DJ Mike Brown has died following cancer battle

​Pioneering Detroit DJ Mike Brown has died following cancer battle

Mike Brown, a Detroit DJ, mentor and a former member of Direct Drive, has died after a fight against cancer. Brown passed away on January 14, after he had been receiving kidney dialysis while undergoing cancer treatment. Last summer, a GoFundMe page was set up by friends and family to support his treatment, which had… Continue reading ​Pioneering Detroit DJ Mike Brown has died following cancer battle

Coachella announces 2024 line-up

Coachella announces 2024 line-up

Coachella’s 2024 festival lineup has been announced featuring headliners Doja Cat, Tyler, The Creator, and Lana Del Rey. The festival, taking place at the Empire Polo Club, will also feature reuniting band No Doubt, who haven’t played together since 2015. Other performers include Peso Pluma, Blur, J Balvin, and a host of electronic acts such… Continue reading Coachella announces 2024 line-up

Details of new 12″ record from Burial on XL Recordings emerge

Details of new 12″ record from Burial on XL Recordings emerge

Details of Burial’s latest 12″ release on XL Recordings have been confirmed after speculation earlier this month. The record, entitled “Dreamfear” will have a double-tracker with a title track and “The Boy Who Never Turned Up” on the B-side. The release will come out on February 9th via the label. Phonica Records made very limited… Continue reading Details of new 12″ record from Burial on XL Recordings emerge