Project 6 has teamed up with Rinse FM to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary UK underground radio station. With roots as a pirate radio station founded by Geeneus and friends, including Slimzee and Wiley, Rinse FM has played a crucial role in the birth and rise of genres such as grime, dubstep and… Continue reading Rinse team up with Project 6 to celebrate 30th anniversary
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Musicians’ Union call for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East”
The Musicians’ Union (MU) in the UK has issued a statement in response to the conflict between Israel and Palestine, calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. During a meeting with the MU’s Executive Committee, it was decided to donate funds to the Red Cross to support humanitarian efforts on the ground in the region. Additionally,… Continue reading Musicians’ Union call for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East”
MSG Sphere could be heading to Abu Dhabi, despite $98 million loss in Las Vegas
According to sources, billionaire owner of the Sphere, James Dolan, is in serious discussions about creating a new MSG Sphere venue in Abu Dhabi. This news comes on the back of a $98.4 million loss suffered by the Las Vegas Sphere. Dolan is believed to have tried to market the idea of additional venues in… Continue reading MSG Sphere could be heading to Abu Dhabi, despite $98 million loss in Las Vegas
Peach announces four-week residency at London’s Phonox
London’s Phonox club announced this week that DJ Peach will be taking over the venue with a four-week residency in February 2024. The residency was teased on Peach’s fortune-telling website and through a Blair Witch Project-style film that hinted at her forthcoming shows through the use of a magic 8 ball. Peach is making a… Continue reading Peach announces four-week residency at London’s Phonox
History and evolution of disco explored in new BBC documentary series
BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions and PBS have co-produced a three-part series about the history of disco that is now available on BBC Two. The series, named Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution, showcases the genre’s social and political impact. It includes interviews with disco legends such as Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy, Nicky Siano, Honey Dijon, David… Continue reading History and evolution of disco explored in new BBC documentary series
Horst Arts and Music festival reveals first names for 2024 line-up
Horst, an underground arts and music festival based in Brussels, has revealed the initial lineup for its tenth-anniversary celebration. Ben UFO, DJ Nobu, Juliana Huxtable, and JASSS are among the artists enlisted for the Belgian festival’s 2024 edition. In addition, Skream and Benga, Octo Octa, Kiernan Lavaeux, and Upsammy have been confirmed. Horst is well-known… Continue reading Horst Arts and Music festival reveals first names for 2024 line-up
Montreal could introduce 24-hour nightlife policies in 2024
Montreal’s Latin Quarter could soon see a 24-hour licensing scheme for its clubs and bars, according to a report by Radio-Canada. The district’s nightlife venues currently close at 3AM, but may be allowed to stay open 24 hours as part of a revitalisation scheme. The 24-hour policy is expected to be announced in January and… Continue reading Montreal could introduce 24-hour nightlife policies in 2024
New Blank Forms volume includes 20-hour Theo Parrish interview
Blank Forms, a non-governmental, nonprofit organization and curatorial platform based in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, has released the penultimate, ninth edition of its anthology series titled Sound Signatures. The 20-hour conversation between music journalist Mike Rubin and Detroit house music icon Theo Parrish was recorded in 2022 and covers Parrish’s childhood in Chicago’s South Side, his… Continue reading New Blank Forms volume includes 20-hour Theo Parrish interview
Amp Fiddler has died aged 65
Detroit singer-songwriter, Amp Fiddler, has passed away at the age of 65. Fiddler was known for his innovative work in funk, soul, and electronic music. He worked with notable artists such as Moodymann, Jamiroquai, Prince, Theo Parrish, and J Dilla. The cause of his death remains unknown, but Fiddler has been battling ill health, requiring… Continue reading Amp Fiddler has died aged 65
The Cope share transformative album ‘Dancer’
Irish electronic duo The Cope has unveiled their latest album, ‘DANCER’, comprised of 12 tracks created during the pandemic lockdowns. Their objective was to create soundscapes that capture the collective longing for communal celebration, thereby making it an ode to the transformative capacity of music. The record features pulsating electronica, piercing synths and hypnotic, delicate… Continue reading The Cope share transformative album ‘Dancer’