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John Cameron
Co-Founder and Editor In Chief of Selector. Journalist, copywriter, copy editor, humorist. House and techno appreciator. Futurist.
Kevin Saunderson Recalls Getting Snubbed by Top Agency
In a recent interview, questions regarding racial equality in dance music led Kevin Saunderson to discuss an incident involving a leading agency.
Trax Records Hit with Lawsuit for Alleged Exploitation of Larry Heard and Robert Owens
Tap Music Publishing has filed an unpaid royalty suit against Trax Records on behalf of Larry Heard and Robert Owens.
Beatport Adds “Organic House / Downtempo” Genre Category
Songs belonging to Beatport’s new category used to be tagged as “Deep House,” “Afro House,” “Melodic House,” “Melodic Techno” or “Electronica.”
Awakenings Online Weekender Lineup Criticized for Absence of Black Artists
Lineup curators for Awakenings Festival’s digital makeup event have landed in the crosshairs of racial justice activists.
Club Der Visionaere in Berlin Launches Fundraiser to Avoid Closure
Club der Visionaere has faced similar difficulties to [ipsə], another Berlin club.
Glastonbury Festival’s 50-Year History Documented in Online V&A Museum Campaign
London’s V&A Museum has expanded on The Glastonbury Festival Archive in honor of what would have been the event’s 50th anniversary.
Beyond Heaven: Chicago House Party Flyers – Volume II Offers a Glimpse of House Music’s Origins
For fans of Chicago house nostalgia, Almighty & Insane Books’ latest release is a goldmine.
Love Me Like You Should: The Brave and Bold Sylvester Explores Disco Star’s Life and Career
A new documentary details the precedent-setting mainstream breakthrough of singer/songwriter Sylvester.
Taylor McWilliams of Housekeeping Concedes to Nour Cash & Carry as Store Dodges Eviction
Nour Cash & Carry will remain in Brixton Village and Market Row following a campaign against Hondo Enterprises director Taylor McWilliams.
Gatherings of Up to 1,000 are Back On in Switzerland
Swiss lawmakers are moving quickly to loosen COVID-19 restrictions.
U.K. Clubs Could Reopen with Mandatory “Entry Checks”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to ease restrictions on venues in the coming days.
Medlar Serves Up House EP for WOLF Music’s 50th Release
WOLFEP050 sees Medlar explore more synth-heavy territory.
Manchester Mayor Promises “Stronger, More Robust” Response to Illegal Raves
Lawmakers have promised swift response to any large-scale gatherings held in spite of COVID-19 restrictions.
Jeff Mills Delivers Latest Millsart EP, Every Dog Has Its Day Vol. 8
Jeff Mills has made 2020 the year of Millsart.
Meet SynthVR, a Virtual Reality Modular Synthesizer by Daniel Rothmann
SynthVR looks to offer an inside-the-box option for producers who can’t afford modular synthesizers or don’t want to deal with a mess of wires.
Surgeon Curates Playlist of Black Artists for Bandcamp’s Juneteenth Fundraiser
Bandcamp enlisted Surgeon to select music by black artists to raise awareness for their Juneteenth fundraiser.
DJ Bone on Influencer DJs: “This is Ultimately Going to Crush Their Careers”
DJ Bone has shared a bleak outlook for the “social media DJ” in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Stephan Jacobs and Beatport’s Former CEO Launch Live Stream Aggregator, On Now TV
The other two On Now TV co-founders are Stephan Jacobs and Terrence Scoville.
Ibiza Nightclubs to Remain Closed Through 2020 in Accordance with New Order
COVID-19 restrictions could prevent nightlife establishments on the White Isle from resuming operations until well into 2021, according to officials.
England Expected to See Surge of Illegal Raves Amid COVID-19 Crisis
Without a clear reopening timeline, renegade promoters are organizing more and more illicit events.
2017 Native Instruments Racism Incident Comes to Light Amid Worldwide Black Lives Matter Protests
Native Instruments’ recent gesture of solidarity towards Black Lives Matter activists has made one of their former BIPOC employees bring up a 2017 incident.
Upcoming Technometrik Events in L.A. Canceled Following Controversial Relaunch
Technometrik has return after a three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some argue that three months wasn’t long enough.
Alex T Birthday Memorial Event to Raise Funds for Meningitis Now
Alex T’s birthday will be celebrated by several crews who were close to him over four days.
1 Dead, 1 Raped, 3 Injured at Illegal Manchester Raves of 6,000
Manchester renegade rave promoters blatantly disregarded coronavirus restrictions this past weekend.
Mamosato Make Minimal Magic in Sophomore 12″ EP
Italian trio Mamosato have released their second 12-inch vinyl record via Squeeze The Lemon.
90% of Independent Venues in U.S. at Risk of Closing: NIVA
The National Independent Venue Association forewarns of a dire rest of the year for live music in the absence of federal aid.
Musica Lunar Push “Argentinian Sound” with 2nd Compilation
Musica Lunar chose 60 submissions from Argentinian artists while curating their second compilation album.
Germany’s “Neustart Kultur” Recovery Plan Includes €150 million for Live Music
“Neustart Kultur” will also provide aid to institutions in theatre, dance, radio broadcasting, museums and heritage sites.
Fundraiser for Adonis’ Unseen Trax Records Royalties Reaches 10x Goal
“No Way Back” producer Adonis is recouping royalties allegedly owed to him via Steve Morgan’s fundraiser.