Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk has created the original score for the upcoming Salvador Dali film, “Daaaaaalí!”. An Instagram announcement from Ed Banger Records published the news: “Let’s start 2024 with something very special! Thrilled to welcome Thomas Bangalter on Ed Banger Records for the release of the original soundtrack of DAAAAAALÍ”. The French comedy,… Continue reading Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter to soundtrack new film ‘Daaaaaalí!’
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Four Tet shares first single from forthcoming album, ‘Loved’
Four Tet, the stage name of Keiran Hebden, has unveiled the first track on his forthcoming album. The cut, called “Loved,” came out on 10 January via his own label, Text Records. After teasing the track on Instagram, Hebden wrote on Twitter that he’d honed his artwork for the album and would produce vinyl and… Continue reading Four Tet shares first single from forthcoming album, ‘Loved’
Kraftwerk announce nine-date residency in Los Angeles starting this spring
The German electronic music group, Kraftwerk, has revealed they will be performing a nine-date residency at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in California, kicking off on May 21, 2024. Playing seven of their most celebrated albums in full, each show will commemorate the group’s career spanning five decades. Each concert will be dedicated to a… Continue reading Kraftwerk announce nine-date residency in Los Angeles starting this spring
Black Coffee receiving medical treatment after “severe” flight accident
South African DJ and music producer Black Coffee has been involved in a “severe travel accident on a flight” whilst travelling to a show in Argentina. The accident occurred during the flight to the city of Mar del Plata. Black Coffee has suffered several injuries as a result of the accident. Black Coffee was scheduled… Continue reading Black Coffee receiving medical treatment after “severe” flight accident
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to throw an after-hours “techno party”
NASA’s Kennedy Space Center is set to host its first-ever techno party called “Kennedy Under the Stars”. The event will take place on February 2 and the space agency’s research centre will transform into a rave with a DJ-designed techno party, glow-in-the-dark elements, and a neon mini-golf section. NASA astronauts Christopher Ferguson and Nicole Stott,… Continue reading NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to throw an after-hours “techno party”
Pioneer of New Age music, Iasos, dies aged 77
Iasos, a pioneer of New Age music, has passed away at the age of 77. The Greek-American musician died in Maui, Hawaii, on January 6, according to Carlos Niño, a close friend and producer. Iasos was an accomplished musician who began studying music when he was eight years old, continuing his education via self-study and… Continue reading Pioneer of New Age music, Iasos, dies aged 77
Sinéad O’Connor died of natural causes, reveals coroners report
The coroner’s report has revealed that Irish musician Sinéad O’Connor died of natural causes at the age of 56. The Southwark Coroner’s Court confirmed this in a statement released on January 9th. News of O’Connor’s death was confirmed in July last year by Raidió Teilifís Éireann, citing a statement from her family that requested privacy… Continue reading Sinéad O’Connor died of natural causes, reveals coroners report
Venues in California to be required to offer spiking test kits under new law
Starting from July 2024, California law stipulates clubs and bars must stock “roofie” testing kits to tackle spiking after the bill was introduced in April 2023. The testing kits were designed for club-goers to test for drugs such as ketamine and GHB to combat the ongoing crisis that is resulting in sexual assaults with female… Continue reading Venues in California to be required to offer spiking test kits under new law
Berlin nightclub Suicide Circus has been renamed Lokschuppen Berlin
A well-known Berlin nightclub has changed its name as of January 1, 2024. The Suicide Circus club will now be known as Lokschuppen Berlin. A statement released on social media explained that the club’s previous name had led to “misunderstandings and prejudices”. The club has become known for its electronic music and the transformation of… Continue reading Berlin nightclub Suicide Circus has been renamed Lokschuppen Berlin
Local politician attends six-day illegal rave in Spanish desert
After lasting six days, a week-long unlicensed rave in a remote desert area in Fuente Alamo, Murcia, Spain, has ended. The event, named Big Fucking Party, began on December 30 and attracted over 8,000 people, including expats from Germany, France, Italy and other places, many of whom participated in similar events last year. Last year’s… Continue reading Local politician attends six-day illegal rave in Spanish desert