Tag: Music Scene

These are some of the latest music releases mentioned in the article: 1. Kieran Hebden and William Tyler released a collaborative album titled ’41 Longfield Street’. 2. Surusinghe, Kassie Krut, and Cameo Blush teamed up for the single ‘Kinda Like That’. 3. gyrofield is releasing a new EP called ‘Suspension of Belief’ on Objekt’s Kapsela… Continue reading New music on our radar this week: Barry Can’t Swim, gyrofield, rRoxymore

With the UK ban on disposable vapes set to take effect on June 1, the government is warning individuals about the steep fines they could face for improper disposal of their used e-cigarettes. According to the UK Government’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) guidance, households will be fined £600 for failing to comply with… Continue reading Government warns of fines of up to £600 for vape users ahead of next week’s ban

The upcoming South Facing Festival has just announced the lineup of supporting acts for Basement Jaxx’s headlining show this summer at Crystal Palace Bowl. Franc Moody, Gilles Peterson, Kitty Amor, and Tayo x Frank Tope will be gracing the stage on August 22-23 to warm up the crowd before Basement Jaxx takes over. You can… Continue reading Festival line-ups you might have missed: Le Guess Who, LOST, CRSSD Fall

SoundCloud’s CEO, Eliah Seton, has responded to criticisms regarding the company’s Terms of Use. Reports surfaced that SoundCloud had quietly updated its terms in February 2024 to allow artificial intelligence training on user-uploaded music. This move sparked backlash from users, prompting Seton to issue a statement clarifying the company’s stance on AI technologies. In response… Continue reading SoundCloud updates AI policy following backlash: “AI should support artists, not replace them”

Gallery, a club in West London, has recently announced a partnership with BLOND:ISH’s eco-conscious foundation Bye Bye Plastic. Founded in 2020, Bye Bye Plastic aims to eliminate single-use plastic in the music industry and promote a more sustainable future for touring musicians. This collaboration signifies Gallery’s dedication to reducing its environmental impact by eliminating single-use… Continue reading London club Gallery teams up with BLOND:ISH’s ‘Bye Bye Plastic’ foundation

The Greenpeace area at Glastonbury has announced its full line-up for 2025, showcasing over 50 names across the festival’s duration. This year, attendees can expect a diverse range of performances from DJs, live bands, speakers, artists, and activists at the main stage, as well as the Rave Tree dedicated to dance music. Glastonbury encouraged festival-goers… Continue reading Skream, DJ Flight, Myd and more announced for Glastonbury’s Greenpeace

Gorillaz, the virtual band, marks 25 years since its inception with the unveiling of a new exhibition called House of Kong, scheduled to make its debut in London this summer. Located at the Copper Box in London’s Olympic Park, the exhibition will run from August 8 to September 3, operating daily from 10:30AM to 10PM.… Continue reading ​Gorillaz celebrate 25th anniversary with new London exhibition, House of Kong

Irish rap group Kneecap has voiced their discontent with the Metropolitan Police following the charging of one of their members with a terrorism offense on May 21. The member in question, Mo Chara (real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh), was charged under the UK Terrorism Act for allegedly showcasing a Hezbollah flag during a performance… Continue reading Kneecap accuse Met of “political policing” following Mo Chara terrorism charge

Musician Brian Eno has recently penned an open letter to Microsoft, urging the tech giant to divest in Israel. Eno announced that he would be donating the fee he received for composing the Windows ’95 chime to aid in Palestine. He expressed his disappointment in Microsoft, stating that he never imagined the company would one… Continue reading ​Brian Eno to donate fee from Windows ‘95 chime to Palestine aid

Sworn statements indicate that rapper Mo Chara, known by his real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, has been accused of a terror-related offense and is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 18. The allegations stem from an incident where Chara purportedly displayed a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed political party… Continue reading Kneecap member to face terror charge in court next month