Tag: Music Scene

Amapiano artists have banded together to donate money to Mdu Aka TRP, the producer believed to be responsible for the iconic log drum sound that has become a defining feature of the genre. The log drum has been credited with contributing to the success of amapiano music ever since it gained global prominence in the… Continue reading ​Amapiano DJs pledge money to the creator of the log drum, Mdu Aka TRP

The long-running investigation into the murder of Tupac Shakur has taken a new development, as a man has been arrested in connection with the 1996 incident. Las Vegas police have arrested Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is a long-term person of interest in the case. He has previously spoken about being in the car with… Continue reading Man arrested in connection with murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996

Richie Hawtin has announced the winner of his new PhD scholarship in electronic music, cultures and production at the University of Huddersfield. After receiving his honorary doctorate from the university, the DJ and producer, also known as Plastikman, launched the scholarship. It includes personal tutoring from Hawtin himself, who has also visited the campus to… Continue reading Richie Hawtin announces winner of PhD scholarship at the University of Huddersfield

Nia Archives is set to make her UP YA ARCHIVES show debut at Depot Mayfield, as part of The Warehouse Project on December 8. The event will feature three stages, showcasing the best of drum ‘n’ bass, jungle, dubstep and UKG. Among the lineup are Skream, Yung Singh, salute, Clipz, Special Request, and D Double… Continue reading The Warehouse Project announces UP YA ARCHIVES show curated by Nia Archives

Venezuelan electronic artists Arca and DJ Babatr collaborated on a new single called ‘MK3TreF.’ The radio edit of the song was released on DJ Babatr’s Bandcamp. The ‘Rapacious Mix’ will be out on the 29th of September. Raptor house, which is an electronic subgenre that originated from Venezuela’s Changa Tuki movement, is what both artists… Continue reading Arca and DJ Babatr join forces on new single ‘MK3TreF’

Florentino, the emerging Colombian DJ and producer, has announced the release of his upcoming EP, ‘Kilometro Quinze’, which is set to be available on October 20 through the label XL Recordings. The EP will contain five tracks featuring collaborations with DJ Python, Shygirl, BAMBII & KD One. It will also include original productions by Florentino,… Continue reading Florentino announces debut XL EP ‘Kilometro Quinze’

Michael Bibi, the co-founder of the Solid Grooves label and party, surprised revellers at the closing party for the popular club night in Ibiza. This was his first public appearance since announcing his cancer diagnosis in June and cancelling his upcoming gigs. Bibi, who was hospitalised for more than 100 days for (CNS) lymphoma, a… Continue reading Michael Bibi plays surprise set at Solid Grooves closing party in Ibiza

The entertainment giant Live Nation has introduced a new initiative called On The Road Again in partnership with Willie Nelson. Under the scheme, artists playing in Live Nation’s 77 venues will be granted $1,500 per show as a stipend towards travel and petrol costs and the focus of revenues from merchandise will entirely belong to… Continue reading ​Live Nation to “cut merch and travel costs” for touring artists — but the move faces criticism

Moog Music has issued a statement after reports of layoffs among its staff in Asheville, North Carolina. The synth company confirmed that there were indeed layoffs within the production team. According to Music Tech, 30 Asheville workers reportedly lost their jobs. Rumors had surfaced that the manufacturing plant would move to Taiwan.  However, the statement… Continue reading Moog Music releases statement after staff cuts at its headquarters

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Bristol-based festival Simple Things has announced its first acts for the February 2024 edition. The festival is back after a four-year hiatus and is expanding from one day to a week’s worth of programming. However, the central day of the festival on February 24 still remains, with additional programming around that… Continue reading Simple Things releases first line-up for landmark 10th edition in 2024