London’s Southbank Centre is due to present an event in celebration of the 90s Polish rave scene, featuring a collection of short films at the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival. The showcase, entitled “Rave: Recharge”, will include an evening event with Polish DJs, Catz ‘n Dogz, GW Harrison and Blanka Barbara, paying tribute to thirty years… Continue reading ’90s Polish rave scene is the focus of new Southbank Centre short film programme
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UK government to withdraw funding from post-16 music education
The UK government recently caused public outcry after announcing plans to withdraw funding from post-16 music education. This move has seen several individuals and groups speak out against it, labeling it as “damaging.” Young people and educational professionals are particularly concerned about the situation. The current plans to defund the educational sector by 2026 could… Continue reading UK government to withdraw funding from post-16 music education
John Glacier announces new EP ‘Like A Ribbon’
UK singer John Glacier has signed with the Young label. Glacier announced that she will release a new EP called “Like A Ribbon” on February 23. The announcement was made on Instagram. Prior to the complete release of the EP, her collaboration with Eartheater called “Money Shows” was released, complete with a self-directed music video… Continue reading John Glacier announces new EP ‘Like A Ribbon’
New podcast Dances For Buildings celebrates global club culture
A new podcast exploring the forefront of global club culture with interviews with some of the world’s most essential DJs has been released. The podcast series called Dances For Buildings, features guests including Kampala’s Kampire, São Paulo’s BADSISTA, LA’s Bianca Oblivion, and UK pioneers such as DJ Paulette, Roska, Gilles Peterson and Jamz Supernova. Presented… Continue reading New podcast Dances For Buildings celebrates global club culture
Pet Shop Boys announce next studio album, ‘Nonetheless’
The Pet Shop Boys are set to release their fifteenth studio album this spring, titled ‘Nonetheless’. This marks their first album in four years since the release of 2020’s ‘Hotspot’ and features 10 tracks, including lead single ‘Loneliness’ which has just been unveiled. The album is due to be released on April 26 via Parlophone… Continue reading Pet Shop Boys announce next studio album, ‘Nonetheless’
Nashville’s “first-ever nightclub” to open in March, Night We Met
A new type of nightclub is set to open in Nashville, Tennessee next month, offering a home for electronic music in the city. Night We Met is the brainchild of the team behind the Nashville-based music festival, Deep Tropics, which focuses on sustainability. The founders of Night We Met aim to foster a “forward-thinking nightlife… Continue reading Nashville’s “first-ever nightclub” to open in March, Night We Met
Assembly to return to Somerset House Studios for the first time in four years
Somerset House Studios has announced the relaunching of its series called Assembly for the first time in four years. The programme will be held over four days and will delve into the themes of diaspora, political linguistics, climate change, spirituality and more, with brand-new collaborations and live premieres. Much of the work has been developed… Continue reading Assembly to return to Somerset House Studios for the first time in four years
New York’s dweller unveils 2024 line-up including DJ Stingray 313, Actress & more
The dweller festival in New York has announced its line-up for its 2024 festival, which will take place from February 20th-25th across various venues in the city. This year marks the festival’s fifth anniversary, and it will showcase Black DJs and producers from across the globe. The line-up includes DJ Stingray 313, Actress, Theo Parrish,… Continue reading New York’s dweller unveils 2024 line-up including DJ Stingray 313, Actress & more
Daft Punk drummer says unreleased fifth album exists: “They’re working on it”
Daft Punk, the world-renowned French electronic music duo, still has a fifth album in the works, according to a recent interview with former collaborator and session drummer, Quinn Smith. The album is said to be in “limbo” after being initiated in 2018, following the duo’s previous studio album, Random Access Memories. Smith affirms that the… Continue reading Daft Punk drummer says unreleased fifth album exists: “They’re working on it”
Bicep unveil “ambitious” CHROMA project and new single
Electronic music duo Bicep has announced an ambitious project called CHROMA that comprises a record label, event series, and a hybrid A/V show. The artists have already provided a teaser for CHROMA in front of a sold-out audience at Drumsheds, in which they showcased some visuals. The project’s visual identity is unique and was made… Continue reading Bicep unveil “ambitious” CHROMA project and new single