The first guest speakers and performers for the 2017 edition of Ableton’s esteemed Loop conference in Berlin have been revealed.
Ableton Announces First Artists and Speakers for Loop 2017
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Glastonbury Festival Allegedly Scammed Hundreds of Employees
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Drivers at Burning Man Could be Subject to Drug Tests by Federal Agents
Federal agents will be given authority to drug test those driving to and from the 2017 edition of Burning Man at their own discretion.
Shiba San’s What’s On My Mind EP Comes Out on Repopulate Mars
Dirtybird Records heavy hitter Shiba San has made his debut on Lee Foss’ Repopulate Mars imprint.
Billy McFarland Arrested for Wire Fraud Amid Fyre Festival Fallout
Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland was arrested on a single charge of wire fraud on Friday, June 30th, and released the next day after putting up $50,000 on a $300,000 bail.
DJ Tennis Teases a Single Featuring Fink from Upcoming DJ-Kicks Compilation
DJ Tennis shared a track titled “Certain Angles” featuring Fink which will appear on his upcoming DJ-Kicks compilation.
Amsterdam Dance Event Drops Alluring First Wave Lineup Announcement
Amsterdam Dance Event’s organizers have just revealed the first bunch of artists to appear on the massive gathering’s roster.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Considers Extending Bar Hours to 4:00 AM for Techno Events
After a proposal from a group including Underground Resistance (UR) Co-Founder “Mad” Mike Banks and label manager Cornelius Harris, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan spoke in favor of a 4:00 AM cutoff.
Berlin Atonal Reveals Second Lineup Announcement for 2017 Edition
Berlin Atonal, which takes place from August 16th-20th, just made its second lineup announcement.
Gamma Festival Announces Lineup for 2017 Edition
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Gaia Rumored to be Billed for Dreamstate SoCal 2017
Insomniac Events has all but announced that Gaia will be on the Dreamstate SoCal 2017 lineup.
NYC Record Shop Other Music Chronicled in New Documentary
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Jonny White of Art Department Debuts Music Against Animal Cruelty
Jonny White, better known as the Canadian house act Art Department, has launched an initiative called Music Against Animal Cruelty.
Karoondinha’s Debut Edition Postponed Indefinitely
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The XX’s Night + Day Iceland Halted as Grounds Declared Endangered
Night + Day Iceland will no longer take place in mid July.
The Black Madonna Talks About Her Run-In with a Cop on Horseback
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Man Injured from Shark Attack at Ibiza’s Playa d’en Bossa
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DJ Tennis and Marvin & Guy Launch “Pre-Progressive” Italian Techno Label Life of Martin
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Insomniac Events Announces Dates of Dreamstate SoCal 2017
Insomniac Events has revealed that Dreamstate SoCal will return in 2017.
Nile Rodgers Co-Wrote Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” After a Cancer Diagnosis
Nile Rodgers took to the stage at Glastonbury Festival this past weekend and revealed that he co-wrote Daft Punk’s 2013 smash hit “Get Lucky” featuring Pharrell after being diagnosed with an “extremely aggressive cancer.”
Laurine Frost Serves Up Stirring Remix of Ada Kaleh’s “Palatul De Cleştar”
Laurine Frost’s reimagining of Ada Kaleh’s “Palatul De Cleştar” strips the source material down to its core elements.
There is Still Water Covering the Burning Man Playa
Standing water left over from a particularly inclement winter is fueling rumors that Burning Man may not take place as planned this year.
Beatport Teams Up with Point Blank, Mixcloud and Others on Beats In School Contest
In conjunction with Point Blank Music School, Mixcloud, Future Music and the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM), Beatport will hold a DJ/producer competition called Beats in School.
Sharam Shares Lead Single from Newly Announced Album
Sharam has announced an album that looks to be a menacing departure from his typically more inviting sound.
Second Horizon Festival Cancelled Forcing Thousands to Leave Grounds
Second Horizon Festival outside Berlin was slated to kick off today, June 23rd, and extend through the 26th, but it has been shut down by local authorities who require all attendees to vacate the premises.
Goldie Might Have Revealed Banksy’s Identity in an Interview
Drum and bass producer, label owner and time stretching pioneer Goldie made a comment during an appearance on Scroobius Pip’s Distraction Pieces podcast that supports the theory that the graffiti artist is in fact Massive Attack founding member and vocalist Robert Del Naja.
MUTEK Montreal Releases Fall 2017 Lineup in Full
In its 18th year running, MUTEK’s flagship festival has unveiled its full entertainment roster.
Giegling’s Konstantin Dropped from Sunfall Lineup Due to Sexist Remarks
German house and techno DJ and Giegling label boss Konstantin has come under fire for statements made in passing to Groove writer Laura Aha.
Breathtaking Video from Eric Prydz’ Hï Ibiza Residency Surfaces
A video taken at Hï Ibiza shows that Eric Prydz’ weekly residency at the nightclub will be a spectacle all its own.