London’s iconic venue, Phonox, has announced a lineup of outstanding techno and dubstep artists arriving for a series of shows during Autumn/Winter 2023. The roster comprises debut appearances from DJ Rubinstein, Mama Snake, and Francesco Del Garda. Marcel Dettmann and Mala have been given Friday residencies. The venue’s Spring/Summer season featured impressive concerts from artists… Continue reading Phonox reveals Autumn/Winter programme with Hunee, Digital Mystikz and Francesco Del Garda
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Trevor Nelson leads new project on the impact of Black British Music
The contributions of Black British musicians to the music industry are being celebrated in a new online multimedia exhibition called ‘Union Black: Sounds of a Nation’, which was launched this month by Radio 1Xtra presenter Trevor Nelson MBE. The project, a Google Arts & Culture initiative, boasts over 200 multimedia stories created by 25 cultural… Continue reading Trevor Nelson leads new project on the impact of Black British Music
Brussels’ club Fuse relaunches in-house label for first release in over a decade
Belgium’s longest running techno club, Fuse, has re-launched its record label, Fuse Imprint, after a period of inactivity. The previous version of the label was home to the Fuse Presents mix series from the likes of Adam Beyer, Deetron, and Steve Bug, and the Fuse Club outlet, which released recordings from the likes of Bjork,… Continue reading Brussels’ club Fuse relaunches in-house label for first release in over a decade
Brian Eno calls out James Blake for using “the asshole chord” in ‘Retrograde’
In a recent interview with James Blake, Brian Eno expressed his dislike for what he calls “the asshole chord”. During their conversation, Eno explained that there is a way of resolving things in songs that always disappoints him. He further added that when he hears it, he thinks “oh, god.” Blake then revealed that Eno… Continue reading Brian Eno calls out James Blake for using “the asshole chord” in ‘Retrograde’
Snoop Dogg: “I don’t fuck with horses”
Hip hop icon Snoop Dogg has revealed that he harbours a severe phobia of horses. Speaking on his program Double G News, the rapper commented to guest Tiffany Haddish, “I’m scared of horses. To this day, Tiff. I don’t know why I’m just fucking scared of them.” The 51-year-old added that he had never even… Continue reading Snoop Dogg: “I don’t fuck with horses”
10% of UK grassroots music venues will close by the end of 2023, say Music Venue Trust
Over 60 grassroots music venues have closed down in the UK this year, according to recent Music Venue Trust (MVT) reports, with financial obstacles presenting a significant challenge to many venues. The MVT’s Rebecca Walker has warned that the UK is set to lose 10% of grassroots music venues by the end of 2023. Although… Continue reading 10% of UK grassroots music venues will close by the end of 2023, say Music Venue Trust
PC Music announces run of events to celebrate 10th anniversary
PC Music, an iconic record label and collective, is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a series of events in the United States and London. In 2013, A. G. Cook founded PC Music, and now the label has six live shows planned. The event will commence on Friday night in New York, with Life… Continue reading PC Music announces run of events to celebrate 10th anniversary
Brixton Academy will reopen with series of “test events”
After a nine-month closure, Brixton Academy has been given permission to reopen with a series of “test events”. The venue’s licence was temporarily revoked following a deadly crowd crush in December 2022, but the South London venue was given the go-ahead to reopen by Lambeth Council last week, on the proviso that it meets “77… Continue reading Brixton Academy will reopen with series of “test events”
US DJ and producer Don Crescendo has died aged 28 following fatal stabbing
Don Crescendo, also known as Rodney Donovan Taylor, has passed away at the age of 28. On September 12, the Chicago police found Taylor and his neighbor James Traven with multiple stab wounds in a second-floor apartment on North Elston Avenue. Traven died shortly after arriving at Illinois Masonic Hospital, while Taylor followed three days… Continue reading US DJ and producer Don Crescendo has died aged 28 following fatal stabbing
Beloved San Francisco gay bar The Stud to reopen next year
The Stud, which is the oldest gay bar in San Francisco, is expected to reopen its doors in 2024 following its closure due to rent inflation in May 2020. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the iconic venue will be located in the South Market area, three blocks from its original spot on Folsom St.… Continue reading Beloved San Francisco gay bar The Stud to reopen next year