Today, Bandcamp is holding another Juneteenth fundraiser in which it will donate 100% of its fees to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.
Bandcamp Launches 3rd Annual Juneteenth NAACP Fundraiser
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Annabel Ross: “Carl Craig Banned Me from Reviewing Movement Festival”
According to Annabel Ross, Carl Craig had given Movement Music Festival an ultimatum: he would not perform if she was allowed to review it.
Nastia Cancels Awakenings Performance Amid Nina Kraviz Feud
Nastia has pulled out of her Awakenings performance out of refusal to appear on a lineup “with Russians who are tolerant to war in Ukraine.”
Posters and Flyers from Valencia Club Scene on Display in New Exhibit
Situated at Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno, a new exhibition displays posters and flyers from the once-lively Valencia club scene.
New Book Exploring Art, Identity and Culture of Techno Set for Release Next Month
A new book exploring techno’s impact on popular culture titled Techno World is set for release next month.
A Traveling Techno Exhibit is Visiting Montreal
A traveling, interdisciplinary exhibit exploring the evolution of the techno scene and its influence on modern pop culture has opened in Montreal, Canada.
Natural Sciences Record Label Launches Print Magazine, Embryo
Manchester, U.K. underground record label Natural Sciences has released the first issue of their new print magazine, Embryo.
New Delhi Platform boxout.fm Ends Broadcasting Operations
New Delhi-based community radio station boxout.fm has officially ended its broadcast operations so it that it can focus on streaming.
Black Coffee Wins Grammy For Best Dance/Electronic Album
South African DJ Nkosinathi Innocent Sizwe Maphumulo, better known bis his stage name Black Coffee, took home the 2022 Grammy Award for “Best Dance/Electronic Album.”
New Record Shop, Disk Frisk, Opening in Bristol
A new record store calling itself Disk Frisk is opening in late April or early May on Gloucester Road in Bristol.
Book Chronicling Berlin Club Culture Slated for Release
A new book that covers Berlin’s highly influential clubbing scene, titled Coming to Berlin: Global Journeys Into An Electronic Music And Club Culture, will be published on May 5th.
Apple Releases Disco Ball Emoji for iPhone Users
With Apple’s iOS 15.4 newly out of beta, iPhone users will see a new addition to their keyboard: a disco ball emoji.
Massive Attack Selling Off Artwork in Support of Ukraine
Bristol, U.K. producer duo Massive Attack will sell off two pieces of artwork created and signed by singer Robert “3D” Del Naja in support of Ukraine.
Roger Sanchez Celebrates Beginning of HouseHeads NFT Drop with Live Stream
New York-based project Roger Sanchez performed a two-hour live stream on Twitch to celebrate the start of HouseHeads, a new NFT project.
Open-Source Spreadsheet of Ukrainian Artists and Labels Launched
An open-source spreadsheet containing ways to purchase music directly from Ukrainian musicians and record labels has been widely shared on social media.
Erica Synths to Donate Income to Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
Modular synth manufacturer Erica Synths announced they will donate all income generated from sales of their products to humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine.
Historic Daft Punk Performance Streamed on Twitch
To commemorate the re-release of their album homework, a rare Daft Punk performance was streamed on Twitch.
New Mini-Documentary Celebrates “Intrinsic Value” of Club Culture
Organizers of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) recently released a new mini-documentary that explores “the intrinsic value of club culture, electronic music, raving, and all the unique connections we make in between.”
New Andrew Weatherall Film, Sail We Must, to Premiere Next Week
A new film detailing late British DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall’s meeting with an Irish fisherman is set to premiere on February 16th.
Black Artist Database is Once Again Offering Free Production Classes
Black Artist Database (BAD), an online platform that elevates Black musicians and creatives, is offering another round of free production masterclasses.
New Netflix Series “Midnight Asia” Explores Asian Nightlife
“Midnight Asia: Eat Dance Dream,” a docuseries exploring the nightlife scene in Asia, just premiered on Netflix.
Acid House Rave VR Experience Set to Premiere at Coventry City of Culture
A 1989-themed acid house VR experience was unveiled as part of Coventry, England’s “City of Culture” programming.
Exhibition ‘Electro. From Kraftwerk To Techno’ Examines electronic music history
Electro. From Kraftwerk To Techno is a music exhibition hosted by the Museum Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Book on the Rise of the Afrobeats Genre to Release Next Month
A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats, written by author and journalist Christian Adofo is set to release next month via Jacaranda Books.
Gary Neville Says “Downing Street Should be Renamed Haçienda”
English footballer and sports pundit Gary Neville has spoken out against U.K. official-thrown parties, comparing 10 Downing to The Haçienda.
DJ Paulette to Release Memoir, Welcome To The Club
Manchester University Press will publish a 30-year career memoir for DJ Paulette, detailing her peak moments, residencies and hardships.
The Pope Spotted CD Shopping in Rome
Pope Francis was spotted on Tuesday, January 11th leaving a record store in Rome named Stereo Sound.
Illegal Rave Attended by Hundreds at 850-Year-Old Irish Castle
Skryne Castle, an 850-year-old castle in Couty Meath, Ireland, was the site of an illegal rave on St. Stephen’s Day, December 26th.
Frankfurt’s Museum of Modern Electronic Music to Open in April 2022
Originally set to open in October of 2021, the Museum of Modern Electronic Music (MOMEM) is now aiming for an April 6th, 2022 opening.
140 Plates, an Online Store Specializing in Dubstep, Launched
The founder of DUPLOC has opened a new digital store specializing in dubstep and electronic music in the 140bpm range.