Simeon Coxe was a founding member of Silver Apples, who influenced the likes of Portishead, Stereolab and Spiritualized.
Electronic Music Pioneer Simeon Coxe of Silver Apples Dead at 82
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BBC’s Chris Warburton to Chronicle Ecstasy and Rave in New Podcast
Directed by Danny Brockhurst and Presented by Chris Warburton, BBC’s Ecstasy: The Battle of Rave will be available via the BBC Sounds app.
Ida Engberg, DJ Empress Come Forward with Erick Morillo Allegations
Ida Engberg and DJ Empress have shared accounts of their dealings with Erick Morillo that suggest a longstanding behavior pattern.
John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers Announces Hardcore and Jungle Album
John Frusciante’s upcoming album, Maya, is named after his cat and derives inspiration from breakbeat hardcore and jungle of ’91-’96.
Vladimir Ivkovic and Ivan Smagghe to Release ’90s IDM and Ambient Compilation, IDMMEMO
Vladimir Ivkovic and Ivan Smagghe have delivered a ’90s IDM compilation by way of Above Board, Offen Music and Les Disques De La Mort.
French Government Sets Aside €2 Billion in Culture Sector Aid
The government of France has set aside €2 billion for cultural recovery as the COVID-19 pandemic continues with no end in sight.
A Man Broadcast Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream into Space for 27 Years to Contact Aliens
John Was Trying to Contact Aliens explores the endeavors of John Shepherd, who broadcast Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream and other music into space.
500 Gather on Amsterdam’s Museumplein to Protest Nightlife Bans
Under the banner De Nacht Wacht, roughly 500 gathered on the Museumplain in Amsterdam to protest event bans meant to curb the COVID-19 pandemic.
Erick Morillo’s Funeral to be Live Streamed as Brian P. Stack Civic Association Fundraiser
Erick Morillo’s funeral will be live streamed across his social media page with fans to donate to the Brian P. Stack Civic Association.
MUTEK Montréal 2020 to Combine Digital and Physical Event Formats
MUTEK Montréal 2020 will consist of a smaller physical event with an expanded digital presence.
Rommek Releases Cinematic Hard Techno EP, Break The Tension
After debuting on Leyla Records last year, Rommek has returned to the label with a hard techno EP titled Break The Tension.
Discogs is Crowdsourcing a List of Black-Owned Record Stores
Following the lead of one of their forum members, Discogs has called upon the music community to help build a directory of Black-owned record stores.
Yan Cook’s Inferno EP Offers a Case Study in Sonic Textures
Planet Rhythm is the proud home of Yan Cook’s latest minimal techno EP.
Rebekah on Erick Morillo Tributes: “His Alleged Rape has not been Mentioned Once”
Rebekah takes issue with fellow DJs remembering Erick Morillo as “a humble guy who was far from perfect” in spite of his alleged sexual battery.
Arts Council England Reports 135 Venues Saved by Grassroots Recovery Fund
£3.36 million has been allocated to 135 grassroots venues amid the COVID-19 pandemic as part of Arts Council England’s Culture Recovery Fund.
David Marroquin of Vanity Press Records Wanted for Alleged Assault of Girlfriend
Vanity Press Records founder David Marroquin has an aggravated domestic violence warrant out for an alleged incident involving his girlfriend, Molly De Wind.
Zoom Introduces High-Fidelity Audio Mode
Zoom has added a high-fidelity audio mode to better accommodate music classes, rehearsals, and other listening experiences.
First Speakers Announced for Amsterdam Dance Event’s 2020 Digital Conference
Amsterdam Dance Event will still go on in a limited capacity, with regular ticketholders having access to a digital conference.
Dutch Government Approves €482 million in COVID-19 Relief for Cultural Institutions
The Dutch government has allocated an addition €482 million in cultural aid following the €300 million set aside earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Creative Scotland Now Accepting Applicants for Grassroots Music Venues Fund
Creative Scotland’s Grassroots Music Venues Fund will pay out a total of £2.2 million in aid to venue owners sidelined by COVID-19.
Erick Morillo Dead at 49
The details surrounding Erick Morillo’s death in Miami Beach have not been disclosed to the public at the time of writing.
Tangerine Dream Record Song in 10 Minutes for Latest Installment of Against The Clock
Watch Tangerine Dream record a song to the best of their ability in ten minutes.
Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis Hopeful for Festival’s June 2021 Return
Glastonbury Festival’s co-organizers, Michael and Emily Eavis, seem to be going back and forth on whether a 2021 event is realistic.
Local Artist Bored Lord Detained at Oakland Black Lives Matter Protest
A fundraiser to cover Bored Lord’s legal costs has been launched after her arrest at a recent Black Lives Matter protest in Oakland.
27 Suffer Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Illegal Oslo “Rave Cave” Bunker Party
Organizers of a bunker party called “Rave Cave” flouted COVID-19 restrictions, and the virus ended up being the least of their worries.
Jeff Mills Releases 17-Song LP, The Universe Chapter 1, via Axis Records
Jeff Mills has released the first 2020 album of his main project by way of his esteemed label, Axis Records.
Illegal Raves Continue in London, Leeds and South Wales Despite Threat of £10k Fine
U.K. officials threatened those who flout COVID-19 event bans with a hefty fine. It doesn’t appear to have dissuaded many of them.
Goldie, Ghetts and Jaguar to Offer Up Free Music Courses via FutureDJs
Future DJs is gearing up to launch digital music courses featuring the likes of Goldie, Jaguar, Ghetts, Tiffany Calver, Aitch, WhyJay, and others.
Miami DJ Hugo Bianco One of 21 Arrested in International Drug Raids
Hugo Bianco allegedly headed up a group charged with trafficking MDMA, ketamine, cannabis and ecstasy pills from several parts of Spain to Florida.
Rheist, Itachi and Industry 43 Featured on DDC. Records Compilaton, ELBANGER
Hard techno cuts by Rheist, Itachi and Industry 43 comprise DDC. Records June, 2020 compilation.