Category: Club Scene

Jai Dee, a Scottish music producer, has released ‘The Absolutely Massive EP’ on Dance Trax, a sublabel of Unknown to the Unknown. The EP took inspiration from the Big Beat genre of the ’90s and was created during the revival of old-school sounds such as jungle and hardcore starting in summer 2019. Dee desired to… Continue reading Jai Dee shares ‘The Absolutely Massive EP’ via Dance Trax

The Egalitarian, a social enterprise and safe place project, has announced the launch of its latest campaign, Spiking Out, Justice In. This campaign is aimed at making spiking a criminal offence. Last year, the UK government refused to make it a crime. The Egalitarian had previously established Spike Report, a publicly viewable spiking incident database.… Continue reading Social enterprise The Egalitarian launches new campaign, ‘Spiking Out Justice In’

Defected Records’ latest imprint One People welcomes West African musician AMÉMÉ, who has released his latest track “Wild Animal”. This dancefloor-focused cut boasts a pulsating bassline, groove-infused drumbeats, and a compelling commentary that personifies his finely-tuned Afro house sonic identity. Though this is his first solo release this year, AMÉMÉ has re-launched his event series… Continue reading AMÉMÉ debuts on new Defected sub-label, One People, with ‘Wild Animal’

NE Volume, based in Teesside, has announced an upcoming music event to celebrate its 100th edition of the magazine. The weekender will take place at its own NE Volume Music Bar from July 26 to 28. The publication has been in production for more than eight years, and this event will feature artists from the… Continue reading Teesside-based NE Volume celebrates 100th edition of magazine with three-day event

Field Maneuvers, the Norfolk-based festival, has released the first wave of names that will be partnering on stage takeovers and programming acts this August. In keeping with its history, the lineup features the return of staple collectives and partners to the weekender, including such names as Dalston Superstore, Dialled In, Machine, Neighbourhood, and Pacifist Techno… Continue reading Field Maneuvers reveals stage hosts for 2024

A proposal has been made by music industry experts to impose a £1 levy on music event tickets at arenas and stadiums to create a fund that would support grassroots music venues. The Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee heard from representatives of the Live Music Exchange, Music Venue Trust and National Arenas Association about… Continue reading Experts propose £1 ticket levy for arena and stadium gigs to support grassroots music

Ibiza’s famously beloved institution, Pikes, is set to launch its new party, MONDAYS, next month and will run throughout the summer until the end of August. Pikes owner Andy McKay, formerly known as Andy Manumission, is the mastermind behind the event, calling it a “party focused on the people and the dancefloor”. McKay stated that… Continue reading ​Ibiza institution Pikes to launch new weekly party, MONDAYS

Defected Records has recently made available a limited edition vinyl release of Frankie Knuckles’ compilation album, ‘House Masters,’ that was originally released in 2015. The record is split into two volumes, each featuring some of Knuckles’ greatest hits and remixes, such as ‘Your Love’ and ‘The Whistle Song,’ and remixes for Chaka Khan and Sounds… Continue reading Frankie Knuckles’ ‘House Masters’ to be released on vinyl for the first time

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This weekend, Sister Midnight will be hosting a fundraising party at Peckham’s Carpet Shop to raise money for Sister Midnight FM, a new community-run radio station. Last summer, the South London collective launched the radio station which aims to uplift local talent and encourage involvement in musical community spaces. To celebrate the launch and raise… Continue reading ​Sister Midnight to host fundraiser party raising money for studio equipment