Berlin-based record shop, Hard Wax, recently announced that it is leaving its home at Paul-Lincke-Ufer after 27 years of operation. The beloved music store revealed this news through its social media accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. However, the store is not completely shutting down, it is just moving to a new location within… Continue reading Berlin record store Hard Wax to relocate to Kraftwerk
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Poté shares glittering, introspective new EP ‘To Say Goodbye’
London-based musician Pote has dropped his latest EP, “To Say Goodbye,” via his own label, Versicolor. While Pote first started his career in club music, he eventually shifted to experimenting and finding his own unique style. In this six-track EP, he manages to blend his St Lucian heritage’s rhythmic sounds with emotionally charged songwriting. The… Continue reading Poté shares glittering, introspective new EP ‘To Say Goodbye’
MarcelDune gets immersive on new EP ‘Sunday People’
MarcelDune has just released his latest EP, entitled ‘Sunday People’, on the HAVEN label. This immersive record is made up of four tracks that are influenced by post-punk, new wave, experimental electronic, and techno music. The EP is intended to offer a club feel that is still accessible for listening on a walk or after-party.… Continue reading MarcelDune gets immersive on new EP ‘Sunday People’
Azzecca is fuelling dancefloors with new long-awaited track ‘Tell That Boy’
Chicago-based DJ Azzecca has released her latest single, ‘Tell That Boy’, on Higher Ground. The song is already a fixture in her live sets and was inspired by a vocal sample that she felt would lend itself to something “fun and in-your-face”. Azzecca is known for combining techno, house, and dark dance music in a… Continue reading Azzecca is fuelling dancefloors with new long-awaited track ‘Tell That Boy’
Luke Slater and Dubfire team up to share hypnotic EP ‘The Dissent’
Luke Slater, the English electronic musician, and Dubfire, the Iranian-American DJ and producer, have collaborated on a new EP titled ‘The Dissent’. The record features three techno tracks that incorporate interwoven, dubbed-out sounds. The opening track, which shares the same name as the EP, consists of an uneasy atmosphere and ominous synths and creates a… Continue reading Luke Slater and Dubfire team up to share hypnotic EP ‘The Dissent’
Songtradr hints at potential Bandcamp layoffs amid acquisition
Music licensing company Songtradr has said that not all Bandcamp employees will receive job offers when the website is acquired next month. Songtradr is buying the online record store from Epic Games, which bought it less than 18 months ago. In response, Bandcamp United, a union representing workers at the site, called for “employment offers… Continue reading Songtradr hints at potential Bandcamp layoffs amid acquisition
Founding member of the Isley Brothers, Rudolph Isley has died aged 84
Rudolph Isley, one of the founding members of the Isley Brothers, has passed away at the age of 84. Known for his work on classic R&B hits such as ‘Shout’, ‘Summer Breeze’ and ‘Fight the Power’, Rudolph left the family group in 1989 to become a Christian minister. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Rudolph… Continue reading Founding member of the Isley Brothers, Rudolph Isley has died aged 84
Former Underground Resistance member DJ Rolando has put his vinyl collection up for sale
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
Met Police requests to remove drill content from TikTok up 366% from 2020
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
Anfisa Letyago’s Mixmag Cover Mix is now available to stream on all platforms
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