The annual Afro Nation music festival in Portugal has released a documentary film called “Afro Nation: A Movement,” which examines the impact of Afrobeats and amapiano music vibes. The documentary consists of interviews with leading artists such as Musa Keys, Black Sherif, The Compozers, Camidoh, Kamo Mphela, Skyla Tylaa, and Nelson Freitas, among others. The… Continue reading Afro Nation share documentary focused on amapiano and Afrobeats, A Movement
Category: Club Scene
Brooklyn nightclub Rash to reopen next month following arson attack
Rash, a Brooklyn nightclub that was the victim of an arson attack in April 2022, is set to reopen next month. The New York club was forced to shut down following the incident that caused two people to be taken to hospital after sustaining injuries. The announcement that the club is to reopen in its original… Continue reading Brooklyn nightclub Rash to reopen next month following arson attack
To The Dancers, a documentary about Newcastle DIY venue Cobalt studios, is out now
To The Dancers, a new documentary exploring “the universal power of music and dance to protect and transform communities,” has been released. The film focuses on Newcastle’s Cobalt Studios, a DIY venue that has become a haven for the local queer scene, as well as rising stars in the music industry. The 24-minute film tells… Continue reading To The Dancers, a documentary about Newcastle DIY venue Cobalt studios, is out now
Banksy paints new mural in North London
In a newly unearthed interview, Banksy has confirmed that he is the creator of a tree mural that appeared in North London on Sunday. The artwork depicts a tree with foliage, created using a cutback tree in the foreground and a green spray-painted wall behind. The mural was discovered on Hornsey Road in Finsbury, and… Continue reading Banksy paints new mural in North London
Dr. Dre says he suffered three strokes after brain aneurysm in 2021
Music mogul Dr. Dre has recently revealed that he suffered a brain aneurysm in early January and had three resultant strokes. During his interview with James Corden on SiriusXM’s This Life Of Mine, Dre disclosed the details of his health scare. He narrated that he began experiencing symptoms and believed he could take a nap.… Continue reading Dr. Dre says he suffered three strokes after brain aneurysm in 2021
New Masters At Work and Nuyorican Soul albums are in the works
Louie Vega has confirmed that he and Kenny Dope are currently working on new Nuyorican Soul and Masters At Work albums. In an interview with DJ Mag, the New York house legend shared that he and his longtime collaborator have already made significant progress on a new Nuyorican Soul album, stating “We already did about… Continue reading New Masters At Work and Nuyorican Soul albums are in the works
Def Jam rapper Boss has passed away aged 54
Lichelle Marie Laws, also known as Boss, a Detroit-born rapper and one of the first women to sign with Def Jam, has died at age 54 after a battle with kidney failure, as reported by The Detroit News. Boss passed away on Monday, March 11th at Ascension Providence Hospital in Detroit’s Southfield. She had suffered… Continue reading Def Jam rapper Boss has passed away aged 54
Lefto Early Bird releases new album ‘Motherless Father’
Lefto Early Bird has released his debut album, “Motherless Father,” featuring 10 tracks on Gilles Peterson’s London-based label, Brownswood Recordings. The album includes singles previously released by the artist and showcases Lefto’s introspective and poetic side. It draws heavily from jazz, featuring both electronic elements and live instruments, alongside naturalistic and distorted vocals. The album… Continue reading Lefto Early Bird releases new album ‘Motherless Father’
FJAAK announce first album in six years, ‘FJAAK THE SYSTEM’
German electronic duo FJAAK has just announced the release of their third full-length album, titled ‘FJAAK THE SYSTEM’, on May 14 under their imprint SPANDAU20. The album features collaborations with Modeselektor, Skee Mask, Red Eye, and former FJAAK member J.Manuel. The 23-track record is described as painting a picture of FJAAK’s “utopian club ideal” and… Continue reading FJAAK announce first album in six years, ‘FJAAK THE SYSTEM’
UK festival scene at risk as more than 20 cancel or postpone 2024 editions
Over 100 festivals are under threat of disappearing in 2024 due to rising running costs, warns the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) which cited research showing that 21 festivals have postponed, cancelled or closed in Q1 of 2024. AIF called for a 5% reduction in tax on ticket sales for the next three years, which… Continue reading UK festival scene at risk as more than 20 cancel or postpone 2024 editions