London label Holding Hands picks up the pace and dives deep with heady drum and bass from Ocean Stirs on its darker Submerged sub-imprint.
Ocean Stirs Visits the DnB Depths on Minesweeper EP
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Month: August 2017
Newly Found Photos From ’90s Techno Party House of God to be Displayed in Birmingham
Previously unseen photographs from the well-known 1990s Birmingham techno party House of God will go on display later this year.
Reports of Sexual Assault in London Nightclubs Reached 6-Year High in 2021
According to a report by Time Out, reports of sexual assault in London clubs, pubs, bars, and music venues were at a 6-year high in 2021.
Four-Part Radio Series Exploring 30 Years of Irish Dance Music Released
Irish radio station RTÉ 2fm recently produced a four-part radio series chronicling 30 years of Irish dance music.
CRSSD Festival to Return to San Diego in Spring 2022
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, CRSSD Festival returns to San Diego, California in Spring 2022 from March 5th-6th at Waterfront Park.
Marco Shuttle Debuts on Incienso with 3rd Album, Cobalt Desert Oasis
Marco Shuttle’s third album, Cobalt Desert Oasis, combines cinematic, otherworldly soundscapes reminiscent of a parallel utopian world rich in complex rhythms and moods.
Renowned Hyphy Producer Traxamillion Passes Away at 42
Bay Area hip-hop producer Traxamillion, real name Sultan Banks, has passed away at the age of 42.
Illegal Rave Attended by Hundreds at 850-Year-Old Irish Castle
Skryne Castle, an 850-year-old castle in Couty Meath, Ireland, was the site of an illegal rave on St. Stephen’s Day, December 26th.
Blawan Begs the Question “is it Techno?” in Woke Up Right Handed EP
For those that recognize techno as an adventurous sound philosophy, Blawan’s Woke Up Right Handed EP more than meets the mark.
DJ Savage Delivers Unreleased Techno Cuts in Grooves 2000-2002
Dutch label TH ± Tar Hallow has given a home to Grooves 2000-2002, the second collection of unreleased music from DJ Savage.
Dance/Music Communities Rallying for Philippines Typhoon Aid
Numerous music and dance communities in the Philippines and beyond are raising funds after a super typhoon hit the country.
New Documentary Chronicles Jungle Labels A-Ko Recordings and AKO Beatz
AKO Beatz… 25 Years in the Jungle, a documentary covering Jungle labels A-Ko Recordings and AKO Beatz, is out now on YouTube.
SBA Rejects 30% of Venue Relief Applicants
The Small Business Association (SBA), which is in charge of a program providing COVID-19 relief to shuttered venues, has rejected 30% of its applicants. This move has left billions of dollars sitting in the fund.
Kano’s Self-Titled Italo Disco Record Remastered and Reissued on Vinyl
Influential Italo disco musical group Kano has remastered their self-titled album along with reissuing it on vinyl.
DJ Workshops for Deaf Artists Launching in London in 2022
Deaf Rave, an organization that helps bring music, festival, and party culture to the Deaf community, is teaming up with Groove School for a series of DJ workshops for the Deaf.
Brian Eno Calls NFT Artists “Little Capitalist Assholes”
Renowned ambient music artist and composer Brian Eno called NFT artists “little capitalist assholes” in a recent interview.
11 Berlin Clubs Take Legal Action Against Current Dancing Ban
As Berlin’s ban on dancing continues amidst a rise of COVID-19 cases, a group of 11 clubs and promoters are taking legal action.
Second wave of Sonus Festival 2022 Lineup Revealed
Taking place at Zrce Beach on Pag island, Croatia from August 21st-25th, the second wave of Sonus Festival 2022 lineup has been announced.
Four Tet Adds Breach of Contract to Lawsuit Against Domino Recordings
Last week, a UK judge allowed Kieran Hebden, AKA Four Tet, to add a breach of contract claim to his lawsuit against Domino Recordings.
AIAIAI Unveils the TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ Headphones in Collaboration with Richie Hawtin
Danish audio design company AIAIAI has created “the world’s first wireless headphones for music creation” in partnership with Richie Hawtin.
COVID-19 Genetic Code Turned into NFT Music Collection
A group calling itself Viromusic has turned the genetic sequence of COVID-19 into ambient music.
Human Rights Watch Urges MDLBeast Artists to Speak Out Against Saudi Regime
Human Rights Watch (HRW), a non-governmental human rights research and advocacy organization, is urging artists booked on Saudi Arabia’s MDLBeast to “speak out” or not participate.
Berlin Clubcommission Calls for Dancing Ban to be Lifted
Clubcommission is calling on the German government to rescind its recent ban on dancing and replace it with a PCR testing system.
Around 40% of UK Ticket Holders Not Attending Events Due to COVID-19
Music Venue Trust, a U.K. charitable organization aimed at protecting music venues, estimates that 40% of ticket holders aren’t attending music events.
Moog Music Discontinues the Werkstatt-Ø1
Moog Music has announced a cease in production of the Werkstatt-Ø1 analog synthesizer kit.
Frankfurt’s Museum of Modern Electronic Music to Open in April 2022
Originally set to open in October of 2021, the Museum of Modern Electronic Music (MOMEM) is now aiming for an April 6th, 2022 opening.
Brian Eno Creates Limited Edition Color-Changing Turntable
Producer, composer, and influential ambient musician Brian Eno has teamed up with the Paul Stopler Gallery to create a neon turntable that changes colors.
New Music Venue, Terminal 4, to Open in Sydney
New music venue Terminal 4 (T4) is slated to open its doors on the Balmain peninsula of Sydney in summer 2022.
Prime Minister of Finland Apologizes for Going Clubbing After COVID-19 Exposure
Sanna Marin, the Prime Minister of Finland, issued a public apology for going to a nightclub after having been exposed to COVID-19.
140 Plates, an Online Store Specializing in Dubstep, Launched
The founder of DUPLOC has opened a new digital store specializing in dubstep and electronic music in the 140bpm range.