Tag: Music Scene

ByteDance’s music streaming service Resso has announced the closure of its operations in India as of January 31. The move comes as the Indian government launched an investigation into the company’s data handling policy. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology had sought information on the data processing of Indian customers by the company. According… Continue reading ByteDance-owned app Resso to cease service in India amid data handling probe

Prince’s estate is facing another legal battle as the advisors of the late musician’s assets are being sued by heirs seeking to remove them from their role. In 2016, Prince passed away aged 57 without any spouse or children, leaving his entire estate to his six half-siblings. Four years later, a years-long lawsuit concerning the… Continue reading Prince’s estate faces new lawsuit, following internal dispute

A Greener Future (AGF) has released its list of festivals and events that have been granted a Certification for Sustainability. Included among the recipients are Primavera Sound, Boomtown, and Sziget. The events covered a broad range, from small local festivals to huge international events. The AGF certification has four grades of certification, running from “Outstanding”… Continue reading Primavera Sound, Boomtown and Sziget among “world’s greenest festivals” according to AGF

Los Angeles radio station, dublab, has been awarded a grant to program music and art in the Tom Bradley International Terminal of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for the next three to five years, according to the broadcaster. In a tweet, dublab confirmed the news through a video with interior shots of the airport along… Continue reading dublab to curate art and music programme for LAX

A collection of rare vinyl, audio equipment, and memorabilia from the BBC archives is set to be auctioned off by Omega Auctions. The auction will begin on January 30, with online bidding already underway. The collection consists primarily of duplicate LPs, to allow for better storage and preservation. Included in the collection are albums by… Continue reading The BBC is holding an auction of rare vinyl and audio equipment from its archive

Erika de Casier is set to release her third studio album, “Still,” on February 21. The forthcoming album is released under the 4AD music label. The Danish R&B artist teased her fans with the first track off the album, “Lucky,” and a music video to accompany the song. The track is a perfect blend of… Continue reading Erika de Casier announces new album ‘Still’

New data from Ditto Music has revealed that just 12.8% of independent artists say they have released their music on vinyl, despite 2023 vinyl sales in the UK reaching their highest level since 1990. In a new survey conducted by the global music distribution company, 1000 independent artists were questioned whether they release music on… Continue reading Just 12.8% of independent artists say they have released music on vinyl, new report claims

The Radical Dreams/Underground Sounds collection of films, curated by New York festival and club night dweller, will be streamed throughout February by The Criterion Channel. The 13-film series comprises documentaries and experimental films exploring Black musical technology and imagination, as well as “saluting the dance floor as a site of Black joy, protest, personal transformation,… Continue reading ​dweller to present film series spotlighting dance music’s Black origins

Women of Music India is a new community that is open for membership. It aims to make the Indian music industry more accessible to women globally and amplify voices of women in the ecosystem of music, spanning across various genres while also catering to the workforce including stylist, journalists, photographers, artist managers, and label heads.… Continue reading Women of Music India announces its launch

London-based DJ, Cormac, has launched a new podcast series called Queerly Beloved. The first season will feature nine interviews and a bonus feature aimed at exploring the past and present of dance music, its queer roots and celebrating its evolution. Guests on the podcast series include Romy, Andy Butler, Lakuti, Kim Ann Foxman, Peaches, Planningtorock,… Continue reading Cormac launches new podcast, Queerly Beloved