A new book by one of the U.K.’s most treasured ’90s rave figures, MC Magika, is slated for a September release.
MC Magika to Chronicle UK Rave History in New Book, Make Some Noize
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300+ Cultural Organizations Petition for Post-Brexit EU Touring Plan
In an open letter to Boris Johnson, the Incorporated Society of Musicians have demanded a plan for musicians to tour the EU after Brexit.
New Double-LP from Safe Trip Chronicles Early to Mid-90s Trance Music
A new compilation from Young Marco’s Safe Trip imprint documents the earliest days of trance music beginning in the 1990s.
The DMC World DJ Championships will Return in 2021
The DMC Championships has announced its next iteration, and the 2021 series of events will take place online once again.
ADE Launches Online Discussion Forum with Free-to-View Live Stream
Amsterdam Dance Event has launched its online discussion forum, ADE In Conversation, which is free to view.
Dialogue and Midnight Lovers open Chapter One, an Appointment-Only Record Store in LA
Los Angeles-based promoters Dialogue and Midnight Lovers have teamed up to open Chapter One, a new appointment-only record store.
Yant Releases Contravention EP on SK_eleven
Yant’s SK_eleven release comprises four stunning minimal techno tracks in Yant’s distinctive and enticing style.
Love & Sabres Launch Merchandise in Memory of Andrew Weatherall
The line of t-shirts and sweatshirts was produced by Andrew Weatherall’s longtime friend and production partner, Keith Tenniswood.
International Music Summit Ibiza Slated for April 2022 Return
International Music Summit Ibiza’s 13th installment will take place over the course of five days at Destino Pacha Resort.
Arts Council England Awards Glastonbury Festival £900K
Glastonbury joins over 2,700 cultural organizations in receiving over £400 million in grants from Arts Council England.
London Club The Cause to Reopen with 2-Day Party
“Having the opportunity to let people move around again, to have the freedom to dance, it will be an amazing moment in time,” said The Cause Co-Founder Stuart Glen.
Former Ghost Ship Master Tenant Sentenced, Unlikely to Serve more Prison Time
After pleading guilty to 36 counts of manslaughter, former Ghost Ship master tenant Derick Almena is unlikely to serve any more prison time.
Full Naked City Announces 2021 Lineup
After a successful first year, Naked City looks to build even more for its second installment, which was rescheduled to September 11, 2021.
New York Venues Can Open at 33% Capacity Beginning in April: Governor
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared that beginning in April, New York music venues will be allowed to open at 33% capacity.
Chicago’s Newest Soccer Team is Called Chicago House Athletic Club
The Chicago House Athletic Club’s name is an homage to Chicago’s house music culture, which the club intends bring into soccer.
Harry Sword Releases Book on Drone Music, Monolithic Undertow
Harry Sword’s exploration of the drone from antiquity to the modern underground sound is out now via White Rabbit Books.
Reggae and Dancehall Pioneer U-Roy has Passed Away
U-Roy (real name Ewart Beckford), who revolutionized Reggae and Dancehall music with his vocal “toasting” technique, has passed away at 78.
Ibiza Bars and Restaurants to Reopen Outdoor Areas beginning in March
Ibiza’s de-escalation process has begun, with bars and restaurants allowed to reopen outdoor areas and terraces beginning March 2nd.
Terrence Dixon to Release New Album, Reporting From Detroit, on Rush Hour Music
Prolific Detroit techno artist Terrence Dixon will mark his return to the Rush Hour imprint with Reporting From Detroit on May 3.
Robert Hood to Re-Release 1998 EP, Underestimated, via M-Plant
Robert Hood has announced that the next release in his Perpetual Masters series will be a remastered version of his 1998 EP, Underestimated.
Sacred Bones Records to Release First Album made from the Womb
Sounds Of The Unborn was recorded by Luca Yupanqui’s parents, Elizabeth Hart and Iván Diaz Mathé. It will be released on Sacred Bones Records.
Spotify Lost the Equivalent of $2.2 Million per Day in 2020
Total operating losses came in at $810 million for Spotify in 2020, over four times the losses of 2019 for the streaming giant.
Berlin Club Commission Warns Nightlife won’t Return Until Late 2022
“2021 does not really promise to be any better than the past 2020,” an ://about blank representative told Resident Advisor.
Helium’s Seminal 1993 EP, The Works, Re-Released on Kalahari Oyster Cult
Helium’s seminal 1993 house and lounge EP, The Works, has been remastered and re-pressed via the Kalahari Oyster Cult imprint.
Over 100 Artists Say Musicians were “Shamefully Failed” by Brexit Deal in Open Letter
Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Bicep, and Hot Chip were among signatories of a letter condemning the Brexit deal, which complicates touring in the U.K. and EU.
Glastonbury 2021 has Officially been Canceled
Somerset’s wildly popular Glastonbury Festival is the latest mass-gathering to be officially cancelled for the second year in a row due to COVID-19.
Nearly COVID-19-Free New Zealand Holding Festivals and Concerts with no Safety Regulations
New Zealand has been holding concerts and festival events with no COVID-19 regulations in place after virtually eliminating the virus from its islands.
Over 180 Arrested at Underground Rave in Los Angeles Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The LA County Sheriff’s Department’s Super-Spreader Taskforce arrested 182 adults for breaching COVID-19 containment protocols put in place by the city.
UK Drum and Bass Duo Ulterior Motive Announce Split after 11 Years
The iconic UK drum & bass duo Ulterior Motive have announced they will break up after over 11 years of creating music together.
RWN Releases Minimal House EP, Plumo, via Moulinet
The Moulinet imprint sees its fourth release with Parisian producer RWN’s impressive new three-track Plumo EP and its leadoff single, “Flug.”