Tag: Music Scene

A clip from a recent episode of BBC 2 quiz show University Challenge has become popular on social media and transformed into a jungle track. During the episode, host Amol Rajan asked a dance music-related question to a group of University of Aberdeen students. The question asked what name is given to the genre of… Continue reading Producers are sampling Amol Rajan’s “jungle” response on University Challenge

Madison Square Garden Entertainment has officially withdrawn plans to build a MSG Sphere in East London, after investing millions into its development. The move comes after London mayor Sadiq Khan rejected the plans late last year, citing concerns over the negative impact it could have on local residents. The withdrawal also follows news of huge… Continue reading MSG officially withdraws plans for Las Vegas-style sphere in London

Jamie xx has just released a new single titled ‘It’s So Good’ through the Young label. The track is the soundtrack to Chanel’s latest campaign COCO CRUSH, which launched globally yesterday. The single is Jamie xx‘s first since ‘KILL DEM’ and ‘LET’S DO IT AGAIN,’ both of which were released two years ago. Fans will… Continue reading Jamie xx releases new single ‘It’s So Good’

Actor and philanthropist, Idris Elba, has launched his “Don’t Stop Your Future” campaign aimed at the UK government to do more to tackle knife crime. Last year, the Home Office pledged to control access to “zombie knives” and machetes. Elba has further highlighted the danger as these types of weapons are easily accessible through online… Continue reading Idris Elba launches anti-knife crime campaign calling for ban of zombie knives and machetes

Radio Panini, a new radio station, is set to launch in Copenhagen this week, as the city continues to establish itself as a dance music hub. The station, based in the Vesterbro district, will broadcast live on Saturday mornings and evenings, with shows stored on YouTube and SoundCloud. Seeking to emerge “from the club dancefloor”,… Continue reading New Copenhagen-based radio station Radio Panini, to begin broadcasting this weekend

After being saved from bankruptcy in 2017 by Raine Group and Temasek Holdings, SoundCloud is reportedly up for sale for over $1 billion, according to Sky News. The company has apparently begun speaking with investment banks, and possible bidders include the Raine Group and Singaporean state investment fund Temasek Holdings. SoundCloud laid off around 20%… Continue reading SoundCloud reportedly going on sale for over $1 billion

Calls for pill testing have escalated in Australia following a string of overdoses at popular music festivals. The latest incident occurred over the weekend at Melbourne’s Hardmission festival, where eight people were hospitalized after suspected MDMA overdoses. Three of those remain in critical condition. Several welfare groups have demanded the introduction of drug-checking services ahead of… Continue reading Australians call for nationwide pill testing following festival MDMA overdoses

An 18-year-old woman passed away on New Year’s Day, after feeling unwell while at Glasgow nightclub SWG3, according to a BBC report. This marks the third fatality at the venue within just four months, with Scott Allison and Marcus Dick both dying in August at the age of 18. SWG3 has temporarily closed as a… Continue reading Teenager dies after falling ill at Glasgow nightclub SWG3

A new initiative funded by Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Council will provide young people aged between 11-16 with DJ and music tech workshops. The workshops, hosted by Fast Forward Music, last between six weeks to a year and are aimed at young people who have “faced exclusion or challenges in traditional mainstream education.” The… Continue reading Secondary school pupils in Nottingham to be offered DJ and music tech workshops

A three-day rave held near a five-star campsite in Cornwall has been criticised for keeping over 1,000 guests awake at night. Treloy campsite owners, Abby and Richard Paull lodged a complaint against the organisers of the “unregulated loud rave music” at their neighbouring field, alleging that it continued beyond 2am at an ‘incredibly high disturbing… Continue reading ​3,000-strong silent disco “keeps neighbours awake” in Cornwall