Tag: Music Scene

Georgia-based nightclub, TES, has recently opened Sync Music Academy. The academy operates out of TES club in Tbilisi and offers classes on DJing, production, modular composition, live performance, and post-production. According to Resident Advisor, the academy promises to provide the tools and techniques to master DJing, with access to a range of equipment for each… Continue reading ​Electronic music academy launched for aspiring artists in Tbilisi

After more than a decade since Cuba Galway’s closure in 2011, the “home for alternative music” has reopened. According to Resident Advisor, the three-story building’s first floor will host a range of live performances from world music to dance music genres. Promoter and booker Ian Harte has expressed Cuba Galway’s plans to give a platform… Continue reading Irish nightclub Cuba Galway reopens 13 years after closure

Journalist S. H. Fernando JR, otherwise known as SKIZ, has written a biography about the life and career of MF DOOM. The book, titled “The Chronicles of DOOM: Unraveling Rap’s Masked Iconoclast,” chronicles the late rapper’s different personas, projects, and backstories through five parts: The Man, The Myth, The Mask, The Music, and The Legend.… Continue reading Biography on the life and career of MF DOOM set for release this year

French musician Arnaud Rebotini has been accused of sexual harassment and assault by seven women who say that the incidents occurred over a 13-year period, according to an investigation by French newspaper Mediapart. The incidents reportedly took place at concerts, and seven women have come forward with details. A post on the French publication’s Instagram… Continue reading ​French musician Arnaud Rebotini accused of sexual assault and harassment

At least 29 people have died and several more have been injured in a nightclub fire in Istanbul, Turkey. The blaze began in the basement of the 16-storey Masquerade club, which was closed for repairs in the Gayrettepe district. The cause was not immediately apparent. The victims are believed to have been involved in renovation… Continue reading At least 29 people killed in Istanbul nightclub blaze

This year’s Bang Face Weekender has been rescheduled and relocated following the closure of Pontins Southport in January. The organizers have revealed that the festival will take place at Butlin’s Skegness Resort from October 4th to 7th, which replaces its planned dates next month. Pontins Southport closed with immediate effect after being evacuated on New… Continue reading Bang Face has announced a new date and location for this year’s Weekender

DJ Calvin Harris has defended his set at the recent Ultra Music Festival in Miami after it was described as “underwhelming” in the comments section of a social media post. Harris responded by highlighting the number of streams his songs had achieved, questioning whether he should have played none of his hit tracks, and stressing… Continue reading Calvin Harris responds to criticism of Ultra Music Festival set: “You wonder why I never play EDM festivals?”

Pharrell Williams has been accused of attempting to have full control over The Neptunes trademark by Chad Hugo, his former songwriting partner, who also happens to be his close friend. According to legal representatives for Hugo, Williams fraudulently attempted to register the trademark alone without consulting Hugo. This violates an existing agreement that requires both… Continue reading Pharrell Williams faces legal battle from Chad Hugo over The Neptunes trademark

Eden Ibiza is set to host a “historic” residency by Space Ibiza, which is being called a “homecoming” in San Antonio town. The goal is to “rekindle the flames” of Space Ibiza’s spirit, which was sorely missed by its founders who said they deeply missed the collective joy of dancing and the creation of incredible… Continue reading ​Space Ibiza to host “historic” 24-week residency at Eden

A man has been taken into police custody after a hostage situation unfolded at a nightclub in Ede, central Netherlands during the weekend. A local media outlet claimed four people were held hostage on Saturday morning at Cafe Petticoat. The opening time has not been confirmed. The man ended the captivity after seven hours voluntarily.… Continue reading ​Man arrested following hostage situation at Dutch nightclub