Tag: Music Scene

After a decade-long hiatus, Skream has finally dropped ‘Skreamizm Vol.8.’ The album features 11 tracks that represent his transformation as a DJ and producer, presenting a range of sounds from house, techno, grime, and dubstep. The album is an emotional rollercoaster, giving listeners a taste of various feelings from joy, euphoria, to a sense of… Continue reading Skream is back with ‘Skreamizm Vol. 8’

After a deadly crowd crush at Brixton Academy last December during a concert by Asake which killed two people, killing 23-year-old security guard Gaby Hutchinson and 33-year-old Rebecca Ikumelo, the venue was forced to close. However, Lambeth Council has now given the music venue permission to reopen, as long as it meets 77 “extensive and robust” safety conditions.… Continue reading ​Brixton Academy will be allowed to reopen if it meets “robust” safety conditions

The annual Horst festival in Brussels is unveiling a new temporary club space next month, set to host 20 nights of experimental and diverse techno and electronica sets. The Horst Arts & Music Club will run for five months, from 27 October until March 2024, and will continue to reimagine dancefloors through imaginative stage design,… Continue reading Brussels’ Horst Arts and Music festival to open temporary club space

Sven Marquardt, the famous Berghain bouncer, has collaborated with denim brand G-Star RAW for a new exhibition entitled “11+1″ which was recently presented at Berlin Art Week. The exhibition comprises 12 portrait photographs, all taken by Marquardt, that capture his interpretation of Berlin’s nightlife. The exhibition’s name references guest list culture, showcasing the 11 individuals… Continue reading ​Berghain bouncer Sven Marquardt exhibits his photography at Berlin Art Week

In a surprise move, Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist have announced a collaboration album titled ‘VOIR DIRE,’ set to be released on October 6th via Tan Cressida/ALC/Warner Records. The album consists of 11 tracks, including three new unreleased ones namely, ‘Heatcheck,’ ‘The Caliphate,’ and ‘Mancala.’ The Caliphate features Vince Staples, and its music video has… Continue reading ​Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist link up on surprise album, ‘VOIR DIRE’

Electric Zoo Festival in New York is facing a class action lawsuit after a disastrous event this year, according to a report in Rolling Stone. The final day of the festival reportedly reached capacity by midday and denied entry to around 7,000 valid ticket holders, while the first day was cancelled three hours before it… Continue reading ​Electric Zoo faces class action lawsuit following “nightmare” 2023 festival

Social media platform TikTok has teamed up with Billboard to launch its official Top 50 Charts. The charts will measure the popularity of music on the platform, basing its figures on “creations, video views and user engagement”. Currently, the charts are only ranking music in the US, with Sexyy Red’s ‘SkeeYee’ currently sitting at the top spot. This… Continue reading Billboard launches official TikTok Top 50 chart

DJ_Dave, a live code artist and producer, has dropped her first EP, ‘Intercell,’ a five-track record created only using algorave code as well as her own vocals and writing. Produced entirely by herself, the project emphasizes live coding as a vital part of her production process. In conjunction with every track, DJ_Dave has partnered with… Continue reading DJ_Dave unveils debut EP, ‘Intercell’

Streaming platform Spotify has launched a new tool called Showcase which allows artists to pay to feature on the app’s homescreen. The tool is described as a “campaign tool to give your music its moment” but artists have criticised it, saying it takes them further away from what they want: getting paid properly. The product… Continue reading Artists can now pay to feature on Spotify’s homescreen with new “Showcase” tool

The story of Kitty Amor and her rise to international fame as an Afro house DJ is told in Defected Records’ new short-film, ‘Who’s Kitty Amor’. Beginning her journey in Nottingham, Kitty honed her skills as a DJ at the house room of Stealth, a popular club for its £1 entry Tuesday nights. Her passion… Continue reading Kitty Amor is the subject of new documentary ‘Who’s Kitty Amor?’