Electronic music duo KRANKk has joined forces with the Ragga Twins to release their latest single, “Think”. The song is a fusion of genres such as jungle, drum ‘n’ bass, and liquid, while its lyrics delve into the theme of societal corruption and urge introspection on our impact on the world. KRANKk’s Thomas speaks about… Continue reading KRANKk team up with the Ragga Twins for new cut ‘Think’
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Kappa FuturFestival has announced its first wave of artists for its 11th edition
Italy’s Kappa FuturFestival has confirmed its comeback for 2024 and announced its first phase of artists. Running for three days from July 5 to 7 in Torino, the festival will feature renowned artists such as Skrillex, Jeff Mills, Bonobo, DJ Tennis, and Tiësto. The line-up also includes Honey Dijon, Freddy K, The Blessed Madonna, Jane… Continue reading Kappa FuturFestival has announced its first wave of artists for its 11th edition
Bad Boombox’s Hot Meal Records shares second V/A compilation
Berlin-based record label Hot Meal Records, created by Bad Boombox, has released its second V/A compilation to kick off 2021. Being the label’s ninth official release, it features songs from artists already well-established with Hot Meal Records, long-time mainstays, and fresh faces. The diverse cast includes MCR-T, Janis Zielinski, Ollie Lishman, MRD, and more. The… Continue reading Bad Boombox’s Hot Meal Records shares second V/A compilation
Ivy Lab venture back into d’n’b world with latest release
Ivy Lab is back with some new music, marking their return to the world of drum ‘n’ bass with their latest single titled ‘Idols Fall’. The liquid-infused cut features Seyaa on vocals and is accompanied by a track called ‘Snap 101’, both of which should delight fans of the genre. Furthermore, the duo has worked… Continue reading Ivy Lab venture back into d’n’b world with latest release
Swiss capital Bern considers legalising cocaine
Bern, the capital of Switzerland, is considering proposals for a pilot scheme that would legalise the possession of cocaine. The plan would involve the recreational sale of the drug in the city, and will mirror an ongoing trial of selling cannabis in pharmacies in the area. The city government must back the scheme and Swiss… Continue reading Swiss capital Bern considers legalising cocaine
DJ launches fundraiser to replace broken decks that were “soaked” in urine
DJ NERV MHZ, an Illinois-based musician, has recently launched a fundraising campaign to replace his DJ decks after the equipment was damaged by urine during an event. The Thanksgiving event, titled “ravesgiving”, turned sour when an unknown raver urinated above the DJ booth, causing the liquid to leak onto the decks, which were the now… Continue reading DJ launches fundraiser to replace broken decks that were “soaked” in urine
Digital streaming makes up over 85% of music consumption in the UK
Music streaming has grown to account for 87.7% of music consumption in the UK, according to a recent report by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). This marks over four-fifths of all music consumption through streaming platforms such as Spotify, TIDAL, and Apple Music. The report also stated that there were 179.6 billion streams in the… Continue reading Digital streaming makes up over 85% of music consumption in the UK
44% of young people in the UK say they prefer low or non-alcoholic drinks
A recent survey conducted by The Portman Group in partnership with YouGov has found that almost half of all young people in the UK prefer low alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks. The survey identified the age group 18 to 24 as the “most sober age group” with 39% of respondents avoiding alcoholic beverages completely. 44% of… Continue reading 44% of young people in the UK say they prefer low or non-alcoholic drinks
The xx are back in the studio working on a new album, Romy reveals
The xx has announced that they are currently working on a new album, seven years after the release of their last studio record, ‘I See You’. The group, composed of Romy, Jamie xx, and Oliver Sim, is said to be creating a “wide open” and “exciting” new record. Romy has revealed that the much-anticipated release… Continue reading The xx are back in the studio working on a new album, Romy reveals
Southport Pontins, home of Bang Face Weekender, has closed with immediate effect
Pontins has confirmed that Southport Pontins has closed with immediate effect, home of the Bang Face Weekender music festival. The shuttering of the holiday camp in the northwest of England is said to be due to heavy flooding caused by Storm Henk and its future survival assessed as impractical. Alongside Spring/Summer 2024 holidays, the closure… Continue reading Southport Pontins, home of Bang Face Weekender, has closed with immediate effect