The developer of music technology, Tim Alex Jacobs, who goes by the name Mitxela, has created the “smallest and silliest” fully functional USB-C MIDI synth. This miniature creation consists of a miniature circuit board and a piezoelectric buzzer, with a USB-C connector and is around the size of a raspberry, as confirmed by Music Radar.… Continue reading Music tech developer creates world’s “smallest and silliest” MIDI synth
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Sri Lanka’s Luna Terrace celebrates 10 years with NYE Tropical Wax takeover
Tropical Wax is set to host a 10th-anniversary takeover of Sri Lanka’s Luna Terrace venue on New Year’s Eve. Kareem Ali, New York jazz house maestro, will be performing along with artists from around the world, including Bristol dub don Versa, Armenia’s Daao, and India-hailing artists Paloma, Zokhuma, and Rafiki. Luna Terrace is considered a… Continue reading Sri Lanka’s Luna Terrace celebrates 10 years with NYE Tropical Wax takeover
Shygirl shares new single ‘f@ke’ featuring Kingdom
London-based rapper and songwriter Shygirl has unveiled her latest single, ‘f@ke’, featuring Kingdom, LA-based artist. The track blends Shygirl’s ethereal vocals with the sound of the ‘00s and sees the rapper demand within the lyrics to go to the club, while adding that she wants “a fake bitch” and also wants to be “fake”. Shygirl… Continue reading Shygirl shares new single ‘f@ke’ featuring Kingdom
Recess announces Drumsheds party alongside “large event” plans for 2024
Recess has announced that it will be returning to its home in Tottenham for a special event at the Drumsheds in early 2024. This will be their biggest party to date, following the success of Recessland day festival in Margate, attracting 7,000 people, and a day event in Paris, which was attended by a further… Continue reading Recess announces Drumsheds party alongside “large event” plans for 2024
NTIA express “disappointed” in governments failure to introduce specific spiking offence
The Home Office has updated the law to clarify that spiking, defined as the act of putting drugs or alcohol into someone’s drink or body without their consent, is a criminal offense. However, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has expressed disappointment that spiking has not been made a specific offense. Michael Kill, the CEO… Continue reading NTIA express “disappointed” in governments failure to introduce specific spiking offence
Rinse team up with Project 6 to celebrate 30th anniversary
Project 6 has teamed up with Rinse FM to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary UK underground radio station. With roots as a pirate radio station founded by Geeneus and friends, including Slimzee and Wiley, Rinse FM has played a crucial role in the birth and rise of genres such as grime, dubstep and… Continue reading Rinse team up with Project 6 to celebrate 30th anniversary
Musicians’ Union call for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East”
The Musicians’ Union (MU) in the UK has issued a statement in response to the conflict between Israel and Palestine, calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. During a meeting with the MU’s Executive Committee, it was decided to donate funds to the Red Cross to support humanitarian efforts on the ground in the region. Additionally,… Continue reading Musicians’ Union call for an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East”
MSG Sphere could be heading to Abu Dhabi, despite $98 million loss in Las Vegas
According to sources, billionaire owner of the Sphere, James Dolan, is in serious discussions about creating a new MSG Sphere venue in Abu Dhabi. This news comes on the back of a $98.4 million loss suffered by the Las Vegas Sphere. Dolan is believed to have tried to market the idea of additional venues in… Continue reading MSG Sphere could be heading to Abu Dhabi, despite $98 million loss in Las Vegas
Peach announces four-week residency at London’s Phonox
London’s Phonox club announced this week that DJ Peach will be taking over the venue with a four-week residency in February 2024. The residency was teased on Peach’s fortune-telling website and through a Blair Witch Project-style film that hinted at her forthcoming shows through the use of a magic 8 ball. Peach is making a… Continue reading Peach announces four-week residency at London’s Phonox
History and evolution of disco explored in new BBC documentary series
BBC Studios Specialist Factual Productions and PBS have co-produced a three-part series about the history of disco that is now available on BBC Two. The series, named Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution, showcases the genre’s social and political impact. It includes interviews with disco legends such as Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy, Nicky Siano, Honey Dijon, David… Continue reading History and evolution of disco explored in new BBC documentary series