Manchester Climate Change Mural Inspired by Famous Joy Division Album Artwork

by Andy MacDonald | October 19, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

Local Manchester artists reimagined the iconic album artwork as part of climate change awareness efforts by Music Declares Emergency.

Spiking Awareness Advocate Launches Petition Amid Wave of UK Nightclub Injections

by Andy MacDonald | October 19, 2021 | Industry, Stories | 0 Comments

Drink spiking in UK nightclubs has seen an alarming rise since the beginning of the pandemic according to safety advocates.

Music and Technology Conference IPx to Launch in Zurich Next Year

by Phil Scilippa | October 19, 2021 | Event, Stories | 0 Comments

A new Zurich-based event, IPx, will bring together professionals and figures from the music and technology industries in 2022.

Leeds Bar Distrikt Announces 12th Anniversary Weekend Events

by Umut Avialan | October 18, 2021 | Event, Stories | 0 Comments

On October 22nd and 23rd, renowned Leeds bar Distrikt will host two events across the weekend to celebrate their 12th anniversary.

New Photo Book, Rave One!, Documents Historic Manchester Venue The Haçienda

by Phil Scilippa | October 18, 2021 | Culture, Stories | 0 Comments

Iconic moments at The Haçienda have now been documented in a new photo book called Rave One! by photographer Peter J. Walsh.

TIDAL Update Introduces DJ-Curated Playlists and Added Software Integration

by Jay Remy | October 17, 2021 | Streaming, Tech | 0 Comments

TIDAL’s new streaming service update has refreshed its DJ-related content for playlist creation and enhancement.

Fundraiser for Former Fabric Promoter Shaun Roberts’ Cancer Treatment Exceeds Goal

by John Cameron | October 15, 2021 | Stories | 0 Comments

Former Fabric promoter Shaun Roberts has launched a fundraiser to help cover his medical costs that exceeded its £75,000 target within hours.

Los Angeles Imposes Proof of Vaccination Mandate for Indoor Venues

by Andy MacDonald | October 14, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

As of October 14th, Los Angeles businesses must ask for proof of at least one vaccine shot before allowing entry to customers.

Sounds

Luigi Tozzi Delivers Hypnotic Techno EP, Almost Blue

by John Cameron | Oct 12, 2021 | Hypnotic Techno, Minimal Techno, Sounds, Techno

The latest release out on Manuel Anós’ Non Series imprint is a four-track EP by Italian DJ and producer Luigi Tozzi.

Mike Parker Releases Spacey, Hypnotic Techno EP, Bleepazoid

by Phil Scilippa | Oct 11, 2021 | Hypnotic Techno, Sounds, Techno

With his full EP debut on Kynant, Mike Parker dispatches a fresh supply of psychedelic techno that doesn’t shy away from experimentation.

James Ruskin, Planetary Assault Systems Feature on Truncate EP, First Phase

by Phil Scilippa | Oct 10, 2021 | Dark Techno, Hypnotic Techno, Sounds, Techno, Uncategorized

Truncate has celebrated the 10th anniversary of his eponymous record imprint with an EP featuring Luke Slater and James Ruskin.

b.mod’s Techno EP, Colombre, Lands on Liberta Records

by Phil Scilippa | Oct 9, 2021 | Sounds, Techno

Glasgow-based techno producer and DJ b.mod has made his Liberta Records debut with a techno EP titled Colombre.

Gabriella Vergilov’s “The Love Anthem” Receives Four Techno Remixes

by Phil Scilippa | Oct 9, 2021 | Acid Techno, Dark Techno, Hypnotic Techno, Minimal Techno, Sounds, Techno

Remixes from Lindsey Herbert, Ray Kajioka, and Mike Derer bring a unique and exciting take on Gabriella Vergilov’s original work.

Finalversion3 Delivers Techno with Groove on Costilla de Adan EP

by John Cameron | Oct 8, 2021 | Dark Techno, Sounds, Techno

Finalversion3 has debuted on Devotion Records with the Costilla de Adan EP, a showing of his at once organic and corrosive style of techno.

Crystal Geometry Returns to Sonic Groove Records with Industrial Techno LP, Distressing Visions

by John Cameron | Sep 29, 2021 | Industrial Techno, Sounds, Techno

Crystal Geometry’s second studio-length album on Adam X’s Sonic Groove Records is a ten-track LP titled Distressing Visions.

ORBE Debuts on Token Records with Techno EP, Transhuman

by Phil Scilippa | Sep 29, 2021 | Dark Techno, Sounds, Techno

Spanish producer ORBE has landed his first EP release on Token Records, the endlessly hypnotizing Transhuman.

Krenzlin Releases Just No Reasons EP via Warg

by John Cameron | Sep 28, 2021 | Dark Techno, Sounds, Techno

Krenzlin, has landed on Melbourne label Warg with his latest three-track techno record, the Just No Reasons EP.

Stories

Spiking Awareness Advocate Launches Petition Amid Wave of UK Nightclub Injections

by Andy MacDonald | Oct 19, 2021 | Industry, Stories

Drink spiking in UK nightclubs has seen an alarming rise since the beginning of the pandemic according to safety advocates.

Music and Technology Conference IPx to Launch in Zurich Next Year

by Phil Scilippa | Oct 19, 2021 | Event, Stories

A new Zurich-based event, IPx, will bring together professionals and figures from the music and technology industries in 2022.

Leeds Bar Distrikt Announces 12th Anniversary Weekend Events

by Umut Avialan | Oct 18, 2021 | Event, Stories

On October 22nd and 23rd, renowned Leeds bar Distrikt will host two events across the weekend to celebrate their 12th anniversary.

New Photo Book, Rave One!, Documents Historic Manchester Venue The Haçienda

by Phil Scilippa | Oct 18, 2021 | Culture, Stories

Iconic moments at The Haçienda have now been documented in a new photo book called Rave One! by photographer Peter J. Walsh.

Fundraiser for Former Fabric Promoter Shaun Roberts’ Cancer Treatment Exceeds Goal

by John Cameron | Oct 15, 2021 | Stories

Former Fabric promoter Shaun Roberts has launched a fundraiser to help cover his medical costs that exceeded its £75,000 target within hours.

Space of Urgency Launches Database of Self-Organized Cultural Hubs

by Andy MacDonald | Oct 14, 2021 | Culture, Stories

The Space of Urgency project aims to highlight cultural spaces that prioritize social justice and community around the world.

Discogs Reaches Over 1 Million Cassette Tape Listings

by Andy MacDonald | Oct 13, 2021 | Industry, Stories

As cassette tapes see a resurgence in popularity due to a number of factors, music database Discogs has reached over one million entries.

Italy Reopens Nightclubs at Half Capacity

by Andy MacDonald | Oct 12, 2021 | Industry, Stories

Italy’s reopening now expands to nightclubs, which can operate at 50% capacity for indoor shows and 75% for outdoor events.

NTIA Reports 86K COVID-19-Related Nightlife Job Losses in the UK

by Andy MacDonald | Oct 12, 2021 | Industry, Stories

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) commissioned a report detailing COVID-19’s economic impact on the U.K. nightlife industry.

Tech

TIDAL Update Introduces DJ-Curated Playlists and Added Software Integration

by Jay Remy | Oct 17, 2021 | Streaming, Tech

TIDAL’s new streaming service update has refreshed its DJ-related content for playlist creation and enhancement.

Full Bucket Music’s FB-7999 VST Emulates Two Korg Synths From The ‘80s

by Jay Remy | Oct 11, 2021 | Software, Tech

Full Bucket Music has released the FB-7999, a modern recreation of Korg’s DW-6000 and DW-8000 digital synthesizer instruments.

YouTube to Allow Non-Premium Users to Use Background Listening

by Andy MacDonald | Oct 6, 2021 | Streaming, Tech

YouTube Canada will offer free, ad-supported background listening to non-premium users starting on November 3rd.

LALAL.AI’s Latest Update can Isolate Instrument Stems from Audio or Video Files

by Jay Remy | Oct 2, 2021 | Software, Tech

The latest LALAL.AI update brings a brand-new feature to the software that allows the isolation of drums, bass, piano and other instruments.

DJ Equipment Prices Skyrocket as Suppliers Face Dwindling Supply

by Andy MacDonald | Sep 29, 2021 | DJ Gear, Tech

Increased labor costs, delayed shipping, semi-conductor shortages, and more are contributing to soaring prices for DJ equipment.

Akai Professional Releases MPC Studio Controller and MPC2 Production Software

by Jay Remy | Sep 26, 2021 | Hardware, Software, Tech

The MPC Studio and MPC2 desktop software are the latest additions to Akai Professional’s environment of controllers and sequencers.

Moog Sound Studio Now Available as a 3-Synth Bundle

by Jay Remy | Sep 18, 2021 | Hardware, Tech

Moog Sound Studio has released a three-tier option for beginning or professional modular synth enthusiasts along with many extras.

Moog’s Model 15 Modular App Now Available As a VST for macOS Users

by Jay Remy | Sep 13, 2021 | Tech, Uncategorized

Moog’s Model 15 educational synthesizer app is now available as a VST for macOS and iOS app users.

Momo Müller’s Volca Sample Editor Controls Hardware Settings Virtually

by Jay Remy | Sep 7, 2021 | Software, Tech

A new software editor and controller for the Korg Volca Sample is now available courtesy of developer Momo Müller.

Space of Urgency Launches Database of Self-Organized Cultural Hubs

by Andy MacDonald | Oct 14, 2021 | Culture, Stories

The Space of Urgency project aims to highlight cultural spaces that prioritize social justice and community around the world.

Discogs Reaches Over 1 Million Cassette Tape Listings

by Andy MacDonald | Oct 13, 2021 | Industry, Stories

As cassette tapes see a resurgence in popularity due to a number of factors, music database Discogs has reached over one million entries.

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