The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner has now released a preliminary report in which acute ketamine toxicity is listed as Erick Morillo’s cause of death.
Erick Morillo Died of Accidental Overdose per Miami-Dade County Examiner
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R&S Records A&R Raj Chaudhuri Steps Down Following Eddington Again Dispute
Raj Chaudhuri – who performs as Raji Rags – has discontinued his business relationship with R&S Records following the label’s dispute with Eddington Again.
London Members’ Club Enlists Gaika for Sound Art to Help Reconcile Oppressive History
The House of St Barnabas has commissioned a piece of sound art by GAIKA – a descendant of Jamaicans enslaved by Richard Beckford, who reopened it in 1754.
Mix Nights Offers DJ Course for Aspiring Female, Non-Binary, or Transgender Artists in London
Mix Nights will run for eight weeks and feature a final presentation from the students after the last class session.
Former Salon – Zur wilden Renate PR Manager Speaks Out on Racism Endured at Club
DJ duo Peak & Swift have been accused of ongoing racist harassment by former Salon – Zur wilden Renate PR manager Karim Molyneux-Berry.
BFI London Film Festival to Host Online Premiere of Delia Derbyshire Documentary
Delia Derbyshire’s life and work are explored in a documentary directed and starred in by Caroline Catz that will be premiered via BFI London Film Festival
Latin American Electronic Music Platform LATITUDES to Host Online Panel Discussions
After an October 4th introduction, LATITUDES has announced live-streamed events on geopolitical topics for the 12th, 13th and 14th.
Billboards Appear Worldwide Ahead of Aphex Twin and Novation Announcement
Aphex Twin’s logo has appeared on billboards in Los Angeles, Berlin, Bristol and London – and Novation is involved somehow.
Berlin Collective Fhainest Lead Dance Party on Wheels with “Techno Rickshaw”
With a rise in COVID-19 cases making the prospect of nightlife in Berlin all the more dubious, Fhainest’s “Techno Rickshaw” might show promise.
Petition Launched to Stop Housekeeping Member’s Company from Building near Heritage Site
Hondo Enterprises – whose director is Taylor McWilliams of Housekeeping – has drawn opposition after applying to build a 20-story tower in Brixton.
24 Kitchen Street in Liverpool to “Close for a Few Weeks” After £1K Fine
24 Kitchen Street in Liverpool is discontinuing operations for a few weeks after the police fined them for violations of recent COVID-19 guidelines.
U Street Music Hall in Washington D.C. Closes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
After holding hope for nearly seven months, U Street Music Hall in Washington D.C. must close due to costs incurred amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stockholm DJ and Event Organizer Jailed Following Rape Conviction
Damien Eie, a longtime DJ and event organizer in Stockholm, has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison for the rape of a 14-year-old boy.
Derrick May is Suing His Sexual Assault Accuser for Libel and Defamation
Derrick May’s lawsuit alleges that Michael James’ accusations are “libelous and false,” made with “with reckless disregard for their truth.”
Renaat Vandepapeliere of R&S Records Apologizes After Eddington Again Racism Dispute
In an email exchange with Eddington Again, Renaat Vandepapeliere of R&S Records made comments deemed problematic by much of the electronic music community.
Polish Club INSTYTUT Add to “Techno Forest” with 3rd Annual Tree Planting Event
The looming COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t kept INSTYTUT from partaking in one of their more eco-friendly traditions.
French Police Deploy Tear Gas while Breaking Up Free Party in Lailly-en-Val
A free party in the Lailly-en-Val, France organized by Teknoseed, Système Nerveux, 510 BpM Sound System, and Vikings was dispersed by military police.
Fans Start Petition to Save The New Pavilion Building in Leeds
A petition has been started to label The New Pavilion Building as a place of cultural significance and to encourage the next owner to honor its legacy.
Robert Hood to Release New EP on Rekids “Nothing Stops Detroit”
Robert Hood’s upcoming four-track EP, Nothing Stops Detroit, is set for release Friday, October 16th on Rekids.
10 People have Accused Erick Morillo of Sexual Assault
At least ten people have now accused Erick Morillo of misdeeds ranging from sexual harassment and assault to otherwise violent outbursts.
Rave Scout Cookies to Release 1st Installment of New Book Series
Rave Scout Cookies Handbook #001 will include queer and POC stories in electronic music as well as a DanceSafe guide and flyer archive.
Derrick May Dropped from Paris Electronic Week Following Sexual Assault Allegations
Derrick May will not appear at Paris Electronic Week after allegations of his sexual misconduct have circulated on social media.
A New Book, Synthesizer Evolution, Documents the History of the Electronic Musical Instrument
Included in Synthesizer Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back) is a directory of every major device from 1963-1995.
Under Club in Buenos Aires Fires Resident DJ After Sexual Assault Allegations Come to Light
Gabi Shock, a sound engineer and resident DJ at Under Club in Buenos Aires, has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women.
Give a Beat Introduces Prisoner Reentry Program Centered Around DJ Courses
Give a Beat has partnered with Defy Ventures and the California Mentoring Partnership on a prisoner reentry program centered around music education.
Bucharest Record Store Misbits Launches Fundraiser to Cover COVID-19 Costs
Misbits’ founder, Miss I, wrote that the establishment was the first electronic music-focused record store in the fundraiser’s description.
Jeff Mills Announces 10th EP Under Millsart Alias
2020 has seen Jeff Mills revive his 20-year-old Millsart alias after shelving the project for 17 years.
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.
BBC’s Chris Warburton to Chronicle Ecstasy and Rave in New Podcast
Directed by Danny Brockhurst and Presented by Chris Warburton, BBC’s Ecstasy: The Battle of Rave will be available via the BBC Sounds app.
Ida Engberg, DJ Empress Come Forward with Erick Morillo Allegations
Ida Engberg and DJ Empress have shared accounts of their dealings with Erick Morillo that suggest a longstanding behavior pattern.