Liverpool’s Melodic Distraction to cease broadcasting after nearly 9 years on air

Liverpool’s Melodic Distraction to cease broadcasting after nearly 9 years on air

Melodic Distraction, a Liverpool-based radio station, has announced its closure after almost nine years of operation. The station, which also housed Melodic Bar, made the announcement on Instagram citing rising costs, fewer funding opportunities, the cost of living, and the impact on the management team’s mental health as reasons for the shutdown. The community broadcaster… Continue reading Liverpool’s Melodic Distraction to cease broadcasting after nearly 9 years on air

New club to open at Berlin’s Tegel Airport, Turbulence TXL

New club to open at Berlin’s Tegel Airport, Turbulence TXL

Turbulence TXL, a new club in Berlin, is set to open this weekend at the city’s decommissioned Tegel Airport after the venue was forced to delay its opening due to COVID-19 restrictions. The inaugural party, called “Lift Off”, will feature performances from Saraab, Mareena, Lisbird, and Philipp Johan Thimm, as well as a special DJ… Continue reading New club to open at Berlin’s Tegel Airport, Turbulence TXL

Epic Games to sell Bandcamp 18 months after acquisition

Epic Games to sell Bandcamp 18 months after acquisition

Music licensing platform Songtradr has bought Bandcamp from Epic Games. Epic Games purchased Bandcamp only 18 months ago, but it is now divesting from the company and marketing firm SuperAwesome, laying off 16% of its staff in the process. In 2019, Songtradr was the world’s biggest music licensing platform, according to The Music Network. The… Continue reading Epic Games to sell Bandcamp 18 months after acquisition

Daft Punk to release “drumless edition” of ‘Random Access Memories’

Daft Punk to release “drumless edition” of ‘Random Access Memories’

Daft Punk has revealed that they are releasing a ‘Drumless Edition’ of Random Access Memories (RAM) to celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. The album will be available on vinyl and all digital streaming platforms starting November 17th. The single ‘Within’ has been released for fans to start listening to it. The RAM album artwork… Continue reading Daft Punk to release “drumless edition” of ‘Random Access Memories’