Category: Club Scene

A lawsuit filed in 2021 claims over 100 reggaeton stars have committed copyright infringement by sampling or interpolating Jamaican artists Steely & Clevie’s original reggae track ‘Fish Market’. The lawsuit targets popular artists such as Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, Pitbull, Anitta, Luis Fonsi, and Karol G. The plaintiffs, Steely & Clevie, claim that their track… Continue reading ​Reggaeton stars say copyright lawsuit could “monopolise” entire genre

Kelela is preparing to release a remix package next spring, ‘RAVE:N, The Remixes,’ featuring reworked tracks from her critically acclaimed second studio record, ‘Raven.’ Set to arrive on February 9, 2024, via Warp Records, the remix package includes a variety of artists such as Yaeji, DJ Swisha, Karen Nyame KG, LSDXOXO, DJ Manny, TAYHANA, and… Continue reading Kelela enlists Yaeji, DJ Swisha, Shygirl, and more on new remix album

Daddy Yankee, a Puerto Rican reggaeton superstar has recently announced that he is leaving the music industry to pursue a career in Christianity. According to reports in the BBC, he announced it to fans during his final world tour, explaining that his faith in Christianity has saved him. The singer, who is 46 years old,… Continue reading ​Daddy Yankee reveals he’s quitting music to focus on faith

Parklife Festival in Manchester has announced that it will be cutting ticket prices for its 2024 event, in a bid to make the festival more affordable for all music fans. The cost of a weekend ticket will be £125, down from £129.50. The festival has cited a desire to ensure music festivals are accessible for… Continue reading ​Parklife to reduce ticket price for 2024 to promote accessibility

Moles, a popular music venue and nightclub in Bath, has announced its closure after 45 years in operation due to the increasing cost of living crisis. The 220-capacity venue was famous for hosting gigs for renowned bands such as Oasis, Radiohead, and The Smiths. It also hosted other events like Boiler Room. However, since 1978,… Continue reading ​Bath nightclub and music venue Moles is closing down citing cost of living crisis

A study conducted by Eargym, an audiology hearing app, has revealed that 24% of under-35-year-olds have early signs of hearing loss. The study analysed the hearing of over 1000 people for more than four months. Of those between the ages of 16 and 35 who completed a “speech-in-noise” check, 19% were found to have possible… Continue reading Quarter of under-35s have early signs of hearing loss, study reveals

Michael Bibi, the founder of Solid Grooves, recently announced on Instagram that he has left the hospital and is now cancer free. He expressed his gratitude by thanking all those who gave him support, energy, and strength to keep on fighting. Bibi has been battling cancer for the past six months and he stated that… Continue reading Michael Bibi is officially cancer free

A new grant and fundraiser has been launched to support the queer music scene in the UK. The group behind London’s Big Dyke Energy has introduced the Save Queer Raves Grant, a long-term initiative aimed at providing financial aid and mentorship to queer, trans, non-binary and intersex event organisers throughout the UK. The organisation is… Continue reading Big Dyke Energy launch grant to save queer raves in the UK

The Sphere music venue, a proposed location in Stratford by Madison Square Garden (MSG), was rejected by London Mayor Sadiq Khan last month. The venue would have been modeled after the Las Vegas venue of the same name and consisted of over 1 million LED lights and bright advertisements on its exterior. The Sphere in… Continue reading Developer claim plans for London’s MSG Sphere music venue were “hijacked” by Sadiq Khan

This weekend will see a fundraising event to support well-known Detroit artist Amp Fiddler, who has undergone surgery for a medical condition. “Amped Up For Amp” will be held on December 10 at Spot Lite Detroit and will feature several performances, including from Dez Andrés, Monica Blaire, and Britney Stoney. Fiddler is widely recognized for… Continue reading Fundraising event planned in Detroit to support Amp Fiddler amid ill health