The newly launched Verve Techno Festival set out to take place from May 20th-22nd in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Verve Techno Festival set out for May 2022 in Switzerland
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Month: December 2020
Cratan Releases Crestfall EP on Observant’s 10th Release
Young Dallas upstart Cratan brings the techno bounce with the EP Crestfall on India’s Observant label for OM10, signaling a new era abroad.
Audio Damage Gives Away 33 Legacy Plugins for Free
Developer Audio Damage has released 33 of their legacy plugins for free download in a major overhaul of their official website.
Billboard For UK-Based Queer Party Torn Down in “Act of Queerphobia”
A billboard advertising the London-based queer dance party Crossbreed was vandalized in what organized have called an “act of queerphobia.”
New Mini-Documentary Celebrates “Intrinsic Value” of Club Culture
Organizers of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) recently released a new mini-documentary that explores “the intrinsic value of club culture, electronic music, raving, and all the unique connections we make in between.”
Previously Unreleased Frankie Knuckles Mix Shared on SoundCloud
Chicago-based DJ and producer Braxton Holmes has uploaded a previously unheard Frankie Knuckles mix to SoundCloud.
Vietnamese Festival Set Inside Limestone Cave Announced
A gathering celebrating the Asian underground electronic music scene called Equation Festival is set to take place inside a limestone cave.
Bandcamp App Introduces Consecutive, Uninterrupted Streaming
Music streamer Bandcamp recently added features to its mobile app allowing users to listen to their music uninterrupted.
SoundCloud Reports $218m in 2020 Revenue, Begins New Initiatives
A fiscal report obtained by Music Business Worldwide (MBW) shows that streaming platform SoundCloud reported $218 million in revenue in 2020.
Shape Shifter 2 is Versalife’s Latest Collection of Pure Electro Sounds
Netherlands-based producer Versalife delivers his first release on Delsin Records under his Versalife alias
Mata Disk Previews Techno EP, Surrounder, Ahead of Nous’klaer Audio Release
The upcoming 26th release on Nous’klaer Audio belongs to Mata Disk, representing Rotterdam as a hotbed for sonic exploration.
Inigo Kennedy Returns to Asymmetrical with Techno EP, Abacus Frames
London DJ and producer Inigo Kennedy has delivered a unique techno record by way of his Asymmetric record label: Abacus Frames.
Ryogo Yamamori Releases Track “Plumeria” on Non Series
Spain-based label Non Series has released a new spaced-out B-side track from Japanese deep techno producer Ryogo Yamamori for its 46th release.
Nightclubs in Brussels Set to Defy COVID-19 Restrictions
Beginning on February 18th, nightclubs in Belgium’s capital city of Brussels will reopen in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions.
Spybar To Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Series of Shows
Beloved Chicago underground house and techno club Spybar will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a series of shows. Dubbing it the "Anniversary Event Series," Spybar will host numerous events throughout 2022 that explore its "storied past, present, and future." While...
New Andrew Weatherall Film, Sail We Must, to Premiere Next Week
A new film detailing late British DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall’s meeting with an Irish fisherman is set to premiere on February 16th.
Black Artist Database is Once Again Offering Free Production Classes
Black Artist Database (BAD), an online platform that elevates Black musicians and creatives, is offering another round of free production masterclasses.
Dutch Venues to Reopen In Defiance Of COVID-19 Restrictions
Clubs and venues across the Netherlands will reopen in defiance of the country’s COVID-19 beginning on February 12th, 2022.
Carl Craig is Hosting All Black Digital: A Celebration of Black History Month
Detroit-based producer and DJ Carl Craig is hosting a series of virtual conversations and performances titled All Black Digital: A Celebration of Black History Month.
Movement Electronic Music Festival Teases 2022 Lineup
Movement, a long-running Detroit-based Techno festival, announced part of their 2022 schedule with a “teaser lineup.”
Korg Updates Almost 50-Year-Old miniKORG 700 Synthesizer
Korg has revived its first-ever analogue monosynth from almost 50 years ago, bringing in new features fit for modern studios.
HitPiece Criticized for Selling Unauthorized NFTs of Musicians’ Songs
A company named HitPiece is facing sharp criticism for numerous musicians for selling NFTs of their songs without their permission.
Italy Extends COVID-19 Restrictions Another Ten Days
The Italian government has decided to extend COVID-19 restrictions will run for another ten days, effectively keeping nightclubs closed down in the process.
Vice Media was Reportedly Secretly Involved in a Saudi Arabian Festival
According to a recent article from the Guardian, media company Vice secretly helped the Saudi Arabian government run a music festival in 2020.
Premiere: “Untergang” by Alan Oldham A.K.A. DJ T-1000
Selector exclusively premieres the first single from Berlin-based, Detroit-bred DJ T-1000 (Alan Oldham) off an EP released on his own label.
Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Must-Have Tracks from January
From obscurities uncovered in Bandcamp rabbit holes to the latest releases from legendary artists, Crate Digging is here to keep your collection up to date.
Secret Project Festival to Debut in Portugal
Los Angeles festival Secret Project recently announced its returning to Europe this summer with a debut edition in Portugal.
Romanian Festival Sunwaves to Return Spring 2022
Romanian music festival Sunwaves’ 2022 edition is returning home this April and May.
Time Warp 2022 postponed to 2023
For the third time in a row, renowned German techno gathering Time Warp has been postponed due to COVID-19.
Moog Ends Production for Dark Series of Grandmother and Matriarch Synthesizers
Moog has announced the end of the line for their Dark Series edition of instruments, which include the Grandmother and Matriarch synths.