Eliza Rose has become the first female DJ to score a number 1 record on the UK Singles Chart in the past 20 years. Her song, B.O.T.A (Baddest Of Them All), has beat out former reigning chart topper LF System’s Afraid To Feel and the new Britney Spears and Elton
With flair and feeling, melodious artist Russell Louder has written an infectious record titled ‘Come Around’, which they released on the 16th of September. The Lisbon Lux Records signee was born in Canada, where they are currently based and where the tastemaker publication Exclaim! listed their debut album HUMOR as
Electronic / music news / Pop
Indonesian experimental electronic duo Gabber Modus Operandi have cancelled their upcoming Canadian tour and all other activities following sexual violence allegations made against one of the duo’s members. The allegations came to light after the victim posted on Twitter on August 9th regarding the incident that happened sometime in 2019.
Alcohol brand Jägermeister is partnering with Berlin’s iconic Tresor nightclub for a new campaign called #SAVETHENIGHT. Jägermeister has pledged up to €50,000 to fund up to five ideas, which will be implemented next year after being reviewed and selected by a panel of industry experts including Tresor founder Dimitri Hegemann.
An article published by VICE yesterday investigates allegations of racism, sexism, and harassment at Beatport. Written by reporter Annbel Ross for VICE’s music blog Noisey, the article profiles former employees’ experiences at Beatport, calling it “a workplace where fear ruled.” In the article, Ross explores and exposes allegations made against
Björk has announced her next album. Titled Fossora, the singer revealed in a profile for The Guardian that the new project is due this fall. Fossora will follow 2017’s Utopia. The music on the album will revolve around sounds from a sextet of bass clarinets, played in a way Björk
Alt-Pop / electronica / experimental / music news / New Album / New Music
Amidst the ongoing energy crisis in the UK which has seen the cost of energy skyrocket, live music venues and nightlife organisations in the UK are calling on the government to help alleviate them to avoid industry-wide bankruptcy. An open letter penned by The Nighttime Industries Association, the Music Venue
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Like blocks of Lego, Lo-fi producer Birds Of The West has deconstructed KARMACODA’s production and created something of his own invention titled ‘Time’ (Birds Of The West Remix). Staying true to his methodology, he tells us, “It was fun to remix this track for Karmacoda, I like to strip back
Electronic / lofi / music news / Remix
Mailchimp and Talkhouse have launched a new podcast series called Listening. The ten part series sees renowned music artists create and discuss original compositions inspired by a specific time and place in their lives. Artists who are set to appear on the podcast include footwork and bass pioneer Jlin and
One person died and dozens more were left injured after the main stage at Spain’s Medusa Festival in Valencia collapsed due to unexpected strong winds. Gusts exceeding 82kph caused part of the main stage structure to fall early on Saturday morning, while other festival infrastructure was also damaged. Festival organisers
