Peaky Beats returns with his fourth release, PBR004, enlisting the help of label mate Eliza Rose for upfront UK garage and dubstep.
Peaky Beats Returns with Upfront UK Garage Release, PBR004
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Classic Frankie Knuckles DJ Set Recreated for The Haçienda 24-Hour House Party NYE
A 24-hour livestream is taking place on NYE within the digitally recreated Haçienda Manchester, featuring Frankie Knuckles’ 2013 New Year’s Eve performance.
TELUM Label Returns with a 7th Anonymous Release
Lee Clement’s TELUM imprint continues its tradition of releasing completely anonymous, top quality house music with TELUM007.
There’s a New Documentary on Greater Manchester’s Music Scene
A new film documenting the sprawling music scene of Greater Manchester is set to debut on December 18th via global streaming platform United We Stream.
British MPs Warn Glastonbury May Not Take Place in 2021
Glastonbury and other U.K. festivals may not proceed with 2021 events without COVID-19 insurance, warned MPs in a House Of Commons meeting.
Ukrainian Arts Center Closer Holds Fundraiser to Save Venue
Closer in Kiev has banded together with associated festivals Strichka and Brave! Factory to save itself from financial peril amid COVID-19.
Larry Heard to Share Unreleased Mr. Fingers Music in New Series, Vault Sessions
The new series of releases will feature previously unreleased music from Larry Heard’s Mr. Fingers alias, and his group, Fingers Inc.
Lost Richie Hawtin film, PLASTIKMAN R E W I N D, to Air Online for First Time
Not much is known about the David Terranova-directed documentary on Richie Hawtin, but it will only air once for Europe and North America on December 4th.
YouTube User TheRasteri Hacks DJ Controller to Play Classic Video Game DOOM
Now, instead of playing with the flanger, DJs looking for something to do during those nine-minute tracks can opt for a little retro gaming fun instead.
will.i.am Issues Apology after Plagiarizing DJ Lag’s “Ice Drop”
wil.i.am has fallen under scrutiny for allegedly plagiarizing another artist’s music after using DJ Lag’s “Ice Drop” in a release with Megan Ryte.
Ticketmaster Plans to Verify Attendee Vaccination Status Using Mobile Tech
Ticketmaster are among the first to begin implementing a tangible plan for concertgoers’ safety at live events moving forward, using smartphone technology.
SoundCloud Introduces Artist Verification Badges for “Well-Known Artists”
The badges will now appear on the profiles of “well-known and/or highly searched-for artists,” and will help distinguish them from SoundCloud Pro users.
Influential NYC DJ Spinbad Dies at 46
New York DJ Spinbad (real name Chris Sullivan) passed away in New York City at the age of 46. His cause of death is yet to be confirmed.
AFEM Develops Code of Conduct to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Electronic Music
Over 220 companies have signed the Association for Electronic Music’s Code of Conduct Against Sexual Harassment and Gender Discrimination in the industry.
Study Suggests “Low to Very Low Risk” of COVID-19 Spread at Well-Ventilated Indoor Events
The Restart-19 experiment’s findings have not yet been peer reviewed, but they’re “potentially useful,” according to Dr. Gabriel Scally.
Two Killed, Three Injured in Shooting at Tulum, Mexico Gathering
The shooting and resulting stampede at Vagalum Beach Club took the lives of two people and injured three, including a non-citizen and an agent of the Ministerial Police.
Triple Threat Mgmt Launches Music Industry Diversity Initiative
Triple Threat Mgmt’s six month program, the Music Industry Diversity Initiative (MIDI), aims to assist young Black individuals in the music industry.
Electronic Musicians Voice Support for #EndSARS Movement in Nigeria
Nigerian citizens have banded together to form the #EndSARS movement, with many musicians like DJ Switch and Burna Boy standing in solidarity.
ADE Streams Larry’s Garage, a Documentary About Iconic New York Club Paradise Garage
Corrado Rizza’s new documentary explores the history of iconic New York City nightclub Paradise Garage and Larry Levan, the DJ most closely tied to it.
Photographer Steve Eichner Chronicles 1990s NYC Club Life in New Book
Steve Eichner and Gabriel Sanchez open a window into nightlife past with their new book, In the Limelight: The Visual Excess of NYC Night Life in the 90s.
New Documentary, Sisters with Transistors, Highlights Female Pioneers of Electronic Music
“Sisters With Transistors” highlights the many contributions of electronic music’s female pioneers. It’s set to debut in November at The Barbican Theatre.
Music Streaming Revenue has Fallen for the First Time According to New Report
The second quarter of 2020 brought with it the first drop in music streaming revenue in history according to a report by Counterpoint Research.
Labour MP Kevin Brennan says “It’s About Time the Government Acknowledges Creative Roles”
MP Kevin Brennan spoke out after comments from U.K. Chancellor Rishi Sunak urging those without work to “retrain and find new jobs.”
Nuances de Nuit, Vol. 5 Boasts Vibrant Selections from Karaba, Thyone Girls, and more
Nuances de Nuit capitalizes on its ‘Pour Les Danseurs’ (for the dancers) slogan with four irresistible new house numbers.
London Clubs Could Get a £1K Fine for Loud Music, Dancing
The U.K.’s nightlife industry faces even more challenges as the new law threatens noncompliance with a £1,000 fine for sound and distancing violations.
U.K. Government Enacts 10 PM Nightlife Curfew as COVID-19 Cases Surge
U.K. PM Boris Johnson announced a 10:00PM curfew for bars and nightclubs after the country saw nearly 5,000 newly reported cases of COVID-19 in one day.
Floorplan and Ron Trent to Perform at The Advent and Dave Bate’s New Virtual Techno Club
Following suit with the virtual Club Quarantäne, The Advent and Dave Bate have created a new virtual techno club, simply and aptly titled techno-club.net.
Moog Music and Bjooks Team Up for New Kim Bjørn Book, Patch & Tweak With Moog’
Author, designer, and electronic musician Kim Bjørn’s latest offering is a comprehensive look at the Moog brand, its users, and synthesizer techniques.
Movement Partners with Twitch on 4 Virtual Festivals
Movement Festival didn’t take place in 2021, but Paxahau has partnered with Twitch to stream four events and weekly live streams with festival favorites.
New FutureDJs Program Provides GCSE-Certified Courses and Exams in DJing
FutureDJs and the London College of Music Examiners will literally school you on how to DJ with their new GCSE-certified program for music students.