Tag: Music Scene

Legendary techno artist and former member of the Underground Resistance collective, DJ Rolando, has announced that he is selling part of his record collection. Posting on his Instagram account, the artist stated: “Selling off some of my collection. DM if interested,” alongside images of numerous white label records and test pressings. DJ Rolando is best… Continue reading Former Underground Resistance member DJ Rolando has put his vinyl collection up for sale

According to new data obtained through a Freedom of Information Request by DJ Mag, the Metropolitan Police have submitted 366% more requests to have UK drill content removed from TikTok since 2020. The figures reveal that 64% of the content removal requests made by the Met from the video-sharing platform were drill-related. In 2022, 89%… Continue reading Met Police requests to remove drill content from TikTok up 366% from 2020

Napoli native Anfisa Letyago has released her 2022 Cover Mix on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Deezer, TIDAL, and Apple Music. The techno virtuoso’s keen ear for groove is evident in her impressive selection of tracks, compiled while she was touring the United States. Letyago found the energy and enthusiasm of the people she… Continue reading Anfisa Letyago’s Mixmag Cover Mix is now available to stream on all platforms

Smithsonian Folkways has opened its digital archive to donors through its ‘Friends of Folkways’ program. Donors can browse through over 60,000 recordings from various musical genres and cultures found across the world for as low as $5 per month. Access to rare recordings, in-depth musical analyses, and artist interviews is offered by the program. The… Continue reading Smithsonian Folkways gives access to its digital archive

Leke Adesoye, the founder of Junglist Movement, has passed away after losing his battle with cancer. Adesoye was a well-known figure in the jungle, drum ‘n’ bass, UK hip hop and fashion industries. He was sent to hospital last year after hurting his leg at a gig, and was later diagnosed with osteosarcoma bone cancer,… Continue reading Leke Adesoye, founder of Junglist Movement, has died

Killa Ki, a former rapper from South London, has recently announced that he will be pursuing a master’s degree in science at Oxford University. Ki retired from music in 2019 and went on to study at the esteemed London College of Fashion before embarking on his latest educational journey. Oxford University, a prestigious member of… Continue reading Killa Ki is studying a masters degree in science at Oxford University

Anastasia Kristensen, a DJ and producer based in Copenhagen, has released new music under her new label called “absorb emit.” The first single from this label is ‘Cordyceps Disco’, and it is a track from a four-part EP that will be released on November 14. The track involves AI vocals and textured samples made from… Continue reading Anastasia Kristensen launches new label “absorb emit”

A new report from The Verge claims that sellers on Discogs are pushing back against new fees and restrictions on the platform. Discogs is the largest online music database and marketplace and has been operational since 2000. The Verge spoke to a number of sellers and label owners who use the platform regularly. In May,… Continue reading ​Discogs sellers claim that new fees and restrictions are pushing them away

This year’s Bradford Music Month will be showcasing the genres bassline and bhangra, along with various wellbeing workshops and a sober rave. The event, which will take place in November, will be held in different locations across the city to display its diverse music scenes. The Daytimers movement, which originated from South Asian teens who… Continue reading Bradford Music Month to highlight bassline and bhangra this year

A girls under-14s football team based in Cardiff has received backing from rapper 50 Cent. AFC Rumney will now feature the US artist’s name and logo on their kit, alongside that of his hip hop group G-Unit. The sponsorship includes new club tracksuits and an away kit. The news was shared by coach Richie Brown… Continue reading 50 Cent agrees to sponsor girls under-14s football team in Wales