Tag: Music Scene

London’s Southbank Centre is back with a new series of performances, taking place from March 7-10 this year. The series is called South Asian Sounds and will feature a wide range of genres from the Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Afghan diaspora. This showcase of varied musical traditions will include folk, jazz, bhangra, Qawwali and dance… Continue reading Southbank Centre to host event series celebrating South Asian music and culture

Music producer Joy Orbison has just released a new track, ‘flight fm,’ via XL Recordings. The four-minute-long song is characterized by a raucous bassline and low-end subs, designed especially for clubs. The release followed an Instagram post where Orbison had teased the song at Manchester’s Warehouse Project. The new song is the first one he’s… Continue reading Joy Orbison shares anticipated new track, ‘flight fm’

Mike Brown, a Detroit DJ, mentor and a former member of Direct Drive, has died after a fight against cancer. Brown passed away on January 14, after he had been receiving kidney dialysis while undergoing cancer treatment. Last summer, a GoFundMe page was set up by friends and family to support his treatment, which had… Continue reading ​Pioneering Detroit DJ Mike Brown has died following cancer battle

Coachella’s 2024 festival lineup has been announced featuring headliners Doja Cat, Tyler, The Creator, and Lana Del Rey. The festival, taking place at the Empire Polo Club, will also feature reuniting band No Doubt, who haven’t played together since 2015. Other performers include Peso Pluma, Blur, J Balvin, and a host of electronic acts such… Continue reading Coachella announces 2024 line-up

Details of Burial’s latest 12″ release on XL Recordings have been confirmed after speculation earlier this month. The record, entitled “Dreamfear” will have a double-tracker with a title track and “The Boy Who Never Turned Up” on the B-side. The release will come out on February 9th via the label. Phonica Records made very limited… Continue reading Details of new 12″ record from Burial on XL Recordings emerge

Giggs, the renowned UK rapper, has released a statement through Instagram urging his followers to support the Art Not Evidence campaign. The campaign aims to prevent courts from using creative and artistic expressions, including music videos and lyrics, as evidence in criminal trials. Giggs has a personal connection to the issue, as his own lyrics… Continue reading Giggs urges support for Art Not Evidence campaign to end the use of rap lyrics in court

Manchester is set to play host to a photography exhibition celebrating modern rave culture, according to an announcement from the city’s Smolensky Gallery. “Knees Up” is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, and has been organised by Tough Luck, a photographic archive dedicated to dance music cultures. Photographers displaying their work include Cinshot, George Verinder, Laks,… Continue reading ​Photography exhibition exploring “modern rave culture” to land in Manchester

Organizers of the Glastonbury festival have issued a warning to attendees about fake ticket sales. With no re-sale date announced yet, the festival has urged fans to be cautious of fake promotions and to avoid falling victim to fake operators and touts. If anyone has doubts about any organization offering tickets, accommodation, or competitions related… Continue reading Glastonbury warns against “bogus” online ticket scams

Grime artist Skepta has issued an apology after backlash over the artwork for his upcoming single ‘Gas Me Up (Diligent)’ which was uploaded onto social media on January 9. The artwork, which featured a group of shaved-headed people in matching shirts, included the track name tattooed on the back of one person’s head, leading some… Continue reading Skepta removes single artwork following criticism around Holocaust comparisons

British DJ Michael Bibi has announced his return to the decks with a new tour in 2024 after overcoming cancer last year. The tour, dubbed “One Life,” is still in its planning phase with no official dates announced. However, fans can sign up to pre-register for upcoming ticket sales. In June 2021, the DJ was… Continue reading ​Michael Bibi announces return to the decks, with 2024 tour ‘One Life’