A team of mathematicians led by Dora Rosati have concluded that electronica is the “most infectious” genre of music.
New Study Finds Electronica is the “Most Infectious” Music Genre
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
King Britt to Teach Fall UCSD Course Featuring Flying Lotus, Ron Trent, Theo Parrish
Numerous well-known DJs and producers will perform live and give lectures during the King Britt’s UCSD fall course.
Ibiza Officials Considering Lifting Restrictions on Clubs in October
After a COVID-19 test event in June, the island of Ibiza is considering reopening clubs and venues while enforcing masks and capacity.
Producer and Vocalist Yush of UK Garage Crew Anthill Mob has Died
Andrew Alcee, a producer and vocalist known professionally as Yush of UK garage group Anthill Mob, has passed away.
Cabaret Voltaire Founding Member Richard H Kirk Dead at 65
Mute Records has confirmed that Cabaret Voltaire founding member Richard H Kirk has died at age 65 of as yet undisclosed causes.
Superstruct Entertainment Acquires Dutch Promoter ID&T
Netherlands-based festival giant ID&T has been bought by U.K. promoter Superstruct Entertainment for “between $150 million and $200 million.”
Channel B Exhibit at the ICA in London will Explore Black Futurism
A new exhibit by Nine Nights TV at London’s ICA will combine music, video, and performance art to explore Black futurism.
1st Installment of TECHNO HUMANITIES Exhibit Series Open to Public
A techno-focused exhibit is open to the public in the Museion gallery in Bolzano, Italy from September 10th until March 2022.
Dutch Concert Venues and Bars to Require “Corona-Pass” for Entry
Thanks to promising vaccinations numbers, the Dutch government is slowly easing COVID-19 restrictions for bars and music venues.
Vinyl Revenue in the United States Grew by 94% in First Half of 2021
Vinyl record purchases increased by 94% in the first half of 2021 according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Massive Attack Cancel Liverpool Show to Protest Upcoming Electronic Arms Fair at Same Venue
Massive Attack have cancelled an upcoming gig at ACC Liverpool in protest of an electronic arms fair taking place at the same venue.
UK Government Walks Back Vaccine Passport Requirement Warnings for Nightclubs
The COVID-19 passport requirement for England’s nightclubs could come into effect just days after the government rescinded the order.
Brooklyn Mirage, Pollen Presents, The Cityfox Experience to Host Mexico Event, Departure
From January 6th-11th, NYC’s Brooklyn Mirage, Pollen Presents, and The Cityfox Experience will host Departure in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.
Independent Leeds Radio Station alto radio Launches Fundraiser for Studio Site
A new Leeds-based independent radio station, alto radio, is seeking to secure £3,500 in funding for a fixed studio site.
2022 Winter NAMM Moved to June due to Ongoing Pandemic Concerns
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) has made the difficult decision to cancel its 2022 winter event, moving it to summer 2022.
Full Lineup Announced for Epizode’s Albania Debut
From September 23rd-26th, music and art festival Epizode touches down near Lezhe in Albania for the first time.
Fabric Teams Up with Adonis for New Weekly Queer Day Party
London’s premiere queer dance party will host weekly all-day dance parties featuring a spontaneous lineup of queer DJs and producers.
First ABBA Album in 40 Years Surpasses 80,000 Preorders, “Revolutionary” Concert Announced
After 40 years of radio silence from globally recognized electronic pop outfit ABBA, the group are back with a new album and concert.
A Tale of Two Cities: The Black Rock Desert’s 2021 Watershed Moment
What took place in the Black Rock Desert late August-early September wasn’t exactly Burning Man, but many declared it their favorite burn.
Time Warp NYC 2021 Lineup Announced
Long-running techno festival Time Warp has just released the 2021 lineup for its United States iteration after a two-year hiatus.
Jamaican Music Icon Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Dead at 85
Visionary Reggae pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry has passed away in Jamaica at the age of 85. His cause of death remains unknown.
Defected Shares Lineup for First London Event in 18 months
Defected has announced the full lineup for its first London gathering in 18 months from September 25th-26th.
25-Year-Old Woman Dies After Attending Suicide Club Berlin
A 25-year-old Irish woman passed away from a suspected drug overdose on Wednesday after attending Suicide Club Berlin.
Glasgow-Based Club SWG3 to Power Events With Body Heat
Glasgow-based music venue SWG3 is harnessing the energy generated by dancers’ body heat to power the club.
Cornwall Festival Boardmasters Possibly Linked to Thousands of COVID-19 Cases
Nearly 5,000 COVID-19 cases have been linked to Boardriders, the Cornwall, U.K. music, surf, and skateboarding festival.
Priti Patel Reportedly Overstated 2020 Illegal UK Rave Figures
According to an investigation, U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel shared incorrect data when justifying lawmaker response to the illegal raves.
Unmute Us! Protests in the Netherlands Draw over 70,000 Attendees
Over 70,000 people in the Netherlands attended the Unmute Us! marches in protest of the government’s current ban on large-scale events.
Taipei Nightclub Pawnshop launches Fundraiser to Avoid Permanent Closure
Taipei nightlife fixture Pawnshop is seeking financial aid to avoid a permanent closure after COVID-19 shutdowns across Taiwan.
UK Government Confirms Large Event Pilots Were Not COVID-19 Superspreaders
The Event Research Programme tracked COVID-19 cases of 37 large-scale events like Download Festival, Latitude Festival, and sporting events.
Berlin Indoor Dancing Ban Lifted after Emergency Decision
After a Berlin club operator filed a lawsuit, the Berlin administrative court has lifted the indoor dancing ban in an emergency decision.