New music venue and record store, Grub Records officially opens in Sheffield

New music venue and record store, Grub Records officially opens in Sheffield

Grub Records is a new record shop and wine bar that recently opened in Queens Road, Sheffield. The venue has officially opened its doors to the public every Wednesday to Sunday, and it aims to fill the gap in Sheffield’s dance music scene. Several soft launch events have been held in recent weeks, with the… Continue reading New music venue and record store, Grub Records officially opens in Sheffield

Pioneer DJ launches zine to mark 30 years of the CDJ

Pioneer DJ launches zine to mark 30 years of the CDJ

To commemorate the 30th anniversary since the launch of the first-ever CDJ, Pioneer DJ has unveiled its new fan-zine, which is titled Deckades. The zine aims to document the impact of the CDJ on DJ culture. Deckades features exclusive interviews with several DJs including Kikelomo, TSHA, Fatboy Slim, Fabio, Anna Tur, and plenty of nostalgic… Continue reading Pioneer DJ launches zine to mark 30 years of the CDJ

Bristol venue The Crofters Rights will temporarily close for August

Bristol venue The Crofters Rights will temporarily close for August

The famous Bristol club and gig venue, The Crofters Rights, has announced that it will shut down for a month due to a variety of issues. The company shared a statement on its website saying the rent had been raised despite the challenges of running a live music venue. The Crofters Rights, part of Bloomsbury Leisure… Continue reading Bristol venue The Crofters Rights will temporarily close for August

​Western DJs criticised for performing at Russian techno festival Outline

​Western DJs criticised for performing at Russian techno festival Outline

Western artists who performed at Moscow’s Outline Festival have been criticised for normalising war by Ukrainian activist Maya Baklanova. Baklanova, who is involved in the dance music scene in Kyiv, claims the artists are promoting the Russian regime and the war in Ukraine. She argues that by travelling to Moscow and performing, the artists are contributing to the Russian economy… Continue reading ​Western DJs criticised for performing at Russian techno festival Outline

The Warehouse Project shares full programme for 2024 season

The Warehouse Project shares full programme for 2024 season

The Warehouse Project, the Manchester-based club series, has revealed its complete lineup for the 2024 season. On July 30th, the club series shared details of its forthcoming run, featuring Patrick Topping’s TRICK label, Nia Archives’ UP YA ARCHIVES, the Haçienda, and more. The Depot Mayfield will be taken over by these parties and celebrate 18… Continue reading The Warehouse Project shares full programme for 2024 season

Kool DJ Red Alert honoured with a statue in Harlem, New York

Kool DJ Red Alert honoured with a statue in Harlem, New York

order-top: 8px solid transparent; border-left: 8px solid #F4F4F4; transform: translateY(12px) translateX(8px) rotate(-30deg);”> Instagram has introduced a new feature called “Live Rooms,” which allows up to four users to go live at the same time, compared to the previous limit of two. This feature will create more opportunities for collaboration and engagement on the platform. The… Continue reading Kool DJ Red Alert honoured with a statue in Harlem, New York

​Snoop Dogg has opened his first weed dispensary in California

​Snoop Dogg has opened his first weed dispensary in California

1, 2021 Legendary rapper and cannabis icon Snoop Dogg shocked fans when he announced on Instagram that he is quitting weed. In a video post, Snoop cited health reasons for his decision, saying, “I’ve got to make a change, you know what I’m saying?…I’m tired of coughing, I’m tired of looking over my shoulder.” He… Continue reading ​Snoop Dogg has opened his first weed dispensary in California

​VNCCII unveils new single ‘Hyper Drive’ alongside latest creative project

​VNCCII unveils new single ‘Hyper Drive’ alongside latest creative project

The digital avatar known as VNCCII has released a new single called ‘Hyper Drive’, featuring pop and electronic music with lyrics that emphasize female empowerment. The Australian singer-songwriter Samantha Tauber, who created and performed the song, has a multifaceted career that includes AI, animation, game design, and live music. VNCCII is known for her unique… Continue reading ​VNCCII unveils new single ‘Hyper Drive’ alongside latest creative project

​Kraftwerk perform ‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’ in tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto

​Kraftwerk perform ‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’ in tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto

Kraftwerk, the influential German group, paid tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto, the late composer and musician, by covering his famous track ‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’ during their headline set at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan over the weekend. Prior to the performance, Kraftwerk made an announcement that the song was for their friend Ryuichi Sakamoto.… Continue reading ​Kraftwerk perform ‘Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence’ in tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto