A new underground music radio station from Slowcook, Knopha, and other Beijing industry figures, BAIHUI 百会 has been launched in Beijing.
New Independent Radio Station BAIHUI 百会 Launches in Beijing
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A Guy Called Gerald Starts Crowdfunding Effort for Legal Fight over Royalties
“Voodoo Ray” producer A Guy Called Gerald has started a crowdfunding effort in order to raise funds for a legal battle against Rham! Records.
Lineup Announced for Dekmantel Festival 2021
After the postponement of last year’s festivities, Amsterdam’s Dekmantel Festival is slated to return to Amsterdamse Bos.
NYC Office of Nightlife Report Suggests Nightlife Museum, Mental Health Awareness Program
The New York City Mayor's Office has released its first Office of Nightlife report. Established in 2017, the Office of Nightlife was created as a liaison between New York City's nightlife establishments and the city government. The office's inaugural report came with...
NYC’s Central Park to Host 60k-Person Festival in Summer 2021
New York City’s iconic Central Park is moving full speed ahead with plans to host a 60,000-person concert festival this summer.
New 12-Part Series Celebrates Independent Record Stores of the UK
Behind The Counter is set to roll out over the next month, with six UK and US based episodes already having debuted.
After 21 Years, Nightlife Publication Clubbing Spain has Ceased Operations
After 21 years of covering events, artists, clubs, and more, nightlife publication Clubbing Spain is closing up shop.
New Open-Air Club ÆDEN to Host DJs and Art Installations in Berlin
ÆDEN is set to open in the German capital’s Kreuzberg District this weekend with live music and art exhibitions.
House Music DJ and Producer Elbee Bad Has Died
House music veteran Elbee Bad was reportedly found dead in his bed on Wednesday, June 2nd by his roommate, rapper INFIDELIX.
Some US Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Applicants Considered “Dead” due to Application Glitch
A glitch in the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application has lead the Social Security Administration to declare some venue owners dead.
Ibiza Authorities Agree to 2K Capacity Test Event
The Balearic government and the Ibiza Leisure Association have agreed to host a test event with a 2,000 person capacity in June or July.
Chicago House Pioneer Rodney Bakerr Has Died
House pioneer Rodney Bakerr suffered a heart attack last week. He was the first to include live guitar and instruments to acid house music.
Live Events in Wales to Return with Restrictions
Effective immediately, live music events in Wales will be allowed to proceed, with social distancing and attendance limits in place.
Laurent Garnier and Psychedelic Rock Duo The Limiñanas to Release Collaborative Album
Techno legend Laurent Garnier has stepped outside of his norm for a new collaborative album with psych-rock duo The Limiñanas.
Test Events in Liverpool Show “No Detectable Spread” of COVID-19
Test results from Liverpool trial events with no mask wearing or social distancing have shown no detectable spread of the COVID-19 virus.
New York Venues to Reopen at Full Capacity for Fully Vaccinated Attendees
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that venues will be allowed to reopen at full capacity for those vaccinated against COVID-19.
Dimitri Hegemann’s Tresor Foundation Berlin Seeks to Combat “Clubsterben”
The newly established Tresor Foundation Berlin is seeking to combat Clubsterben – or, “death of clubs” — in Germany and abroad.
Michel Baumann (SoulPhiction, Jackmate) has Died from Cancer
Michel Baumann, the co-founder of Philpot Records also known as SoulPhiction and Jackmate, has died from cancer.
Norman Doray and Piem Give “Do Me Right” a Modern Update and New Studio 54 Remix
Norman Doray and Piem have updated their iconic ’90s track “Do Me Right” for 2021, along with a brand new remix on Studio 54 Music.
Skream to Launch IFEEL Imprint with 3-Track Chesters Groove EP
Veteran U.K. DJ and producer Skream is set to launch a new record imprint, IFEEL, with the three-track Chesters Groov’ EP.
UK Government to Deny Festival Insurance Until Lockdown Ends
According to U.K. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden, the U.K. government will not consider festival insurance until COVID-19 lockdown ends.
Kraftwerk to be Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
After previously being nominated six times, pioneering electronic group Kraftwerk have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
India’s boxout.fm to Host 72-Hour COVID-19 Radio Fundraiser
As India continues to battle a massive spike in positive COVID-19 cases, boxout.fm will host a 72-hour fundraiser this weekend.
Sónar in Barcelona Reveals First Confirmed Artists on 2022 Lineup
Over 100 artists have been announced for Sónar’s 2022 event, including The Chemical Brothers, Joy Orbison, and many more.
Up to 50K People Could Attend Glastonbury in September
Glastonbury organizers Michael and Emily Eavis are hopeful that the event will be allowed to continue at a large capacity this September.
Musician Behind Sample in Daft Punk’s “One More Time” has Never Received Royalties
Eddie Johns, the artist behind the sample used in Daft Punk’s “One More Time,” has never received royalties from the French duo’s hit song.
Fundraiser Launched for Funeral of Influential Disco DJ Tony Smith
A community effort to raise funds for the funeral of highly influential New York disco DJ Tony Smith has been launched.
Crowdsourced Community Platform Black Bandcamp Relaunches as Black Artist Database
The community-based music platform previously known as Black Bandcamp has officially relaunched as Black Artist Database.
Laurent Garnier Documentary to Debut at CPH:DOX Film Festival
Laurent Garnier’s much anticipated documentary is slated to debut at CPH:DOX Film Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Swiss Government to Roll Out Large-Scale Events Once Again
Large-scale events of up to 3,000 people will be legal in Switzerland for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.