DJ Alfredo, a personality near and dear to Ibiza nightlife, has asked for support from friends and colleagues during a time of hardship.
DJ Alfredo Launches Fundraiser After Suffering Stroke
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Stories
Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
NYC House DJ and Producer Angel Moraes Has Died
Angel Moraes, a Brooklyn-born DJ, producer and co-founder of the label Hot ‘N’ Spycy as well as Montreal nightclub Stereo, has passed away.
Derrick May Drops Defamation Case Against Sexual Assault Accuser
Derrick May will no longer move forward with a lawsuit he filed against one-time collaborator and sexual assault accuser Michael James.
Czech Trance Artist Thomas Coastline Passes Away at Age 35
Thomas Coastline, a Czech DJ and producer of trance, progressive house, and melodic techno, has died at age 35.
Denis Kaznacheev Once Again at Threat of Extradition to US
The U.S. government once again called for Denis Kaznacheev’s immediate extradition from Berlin on suspicion of cybercrime.
Chicago’s Newest Soccer Team is Called Chicago House Athletic Club
The Chicago House Athletic Club’s name is an homage to Chicago’s house music culture, which the club intends bring into soccer.
Harry Sword Releases Book on Drone Music, Monolithic Undertow
Harry Sword’s exploration of the drone from antiquity to the modern underground sound is out now via White Rabbit Books.
INA and SieXsein Europe Propose Pilot Tests of “100% COVID-Free” Events in Barcelona
SieXsein Europe, the INA say that their system would ensure safe events – even without face masks or social distancing.
Annabel Ross: It is “Extraordinarily Difficult” for Victims to Come Forward
Who is Annabel Ross, and what does her style of investigative journalism entail? Dave Clarke reports.
Business Teshno Targets Dirty Doering, Ricardo Villalobos in Open Letter on Plague Raves
Business Teshno has written an open letter focusing on dance music events they find questionable in Tanzania amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK Live Music Industry Reacts to Reopening Announcement
A number of live music industry professionals in the U.K. have spoken on the reopening plan that forecasts the return of nightlife.
Pacha Group to Open New Resort, Destino Pacha Mykonos
International nightclub brand Pacha Group has announced that the grand opening of a hotel called Destino Pacha Mykonos in June.
Jeff Mills Publishes Inaugural Issue of The Escape Velocity Magazine
Jeff Mills has published the debut issue of his free quarterly publication, The Escape Velocity Magazine, by way of his label, Axis Records.
Boris Johnson Says UK Live Events Could Resume by June 2021
In a Monday announcement, Boris Johnson has outlined a four-step reopening process that could see nightclubs and mass gatherings return as soon as June.
Daft Punk Part Ways After 28 Years as a Duo
The French DJ producer duo Daft Punk hinted at their split in a theatrical video, and their publicist later confirmed it.
Ultra Music Festival 2021 Confirmed Canceled, No Refunds Offered
In a move likely to give would-be attendees deja vu from last year, Ultra Music Festival has promised ticket holder upgrades in place of offering refunds.
DJ Clent, RP Boo, Traxman Launch Music Camp, Chicago Footworkology
DJ Clent, RP Boo and Traxman have opened registration for Chicago Footworkology, offering masterclasses on juke and footwork.
Bandcamp Blocked by “The Great Firewall of China”
Bandcamp has apparently joined services like Facebook, Google and Instagram in having civilian access to it restricted by the Chinese government.
Reggae and Dancehall Pioneer U-Roy has Passed Away
U-Roy (real name Ewart Beckford), who revolutionized Reggae and Dancehall music with his vocal “toasting” technique, has passed away at 78.
Ibiza Bars and Restaurants to Reopen Outdoor Areas beginning in March
Ibiza’s de-escalation process has begun, with bars and restaurants allowed to reopen outdoor areas and terraces beginning March 2nd.
Vinyl Sales Up 40% in 2020 per Discogs End-of-Year Report
Vinyl record sales on Discogs in 2020 grew by even more than was projected in their Mid-Year Report – 40.75% more than in 2019, to be exact.
British APPG Publishes Findings of Inquiry into COVID-19’s Impact on Nightlife
The findings of the APPG’s investigation into COVID-19’s effect on U.K. nightlife have been published in a 45-page report.
Movement Electronic Music Festival Will Not Take Place in May 2021
COVID-19 prevented 20-year-running techno/house mecca Movement Electronic Music Festival from taking place in 2020, and it won’t go on in May 2021 either.
UK Nightlife Probably Won’t Return Until August: British MP
U.K. Under-Secretary of State for COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment Nadhim Zahawi suggested that live events are unlikely to resume anytime before August.
Anniversary of Andrew Weatherall’s Death Marked with Tribute EP, Origin Story of Mantra
In addition to Andrew Weatherall’s brother and IDWG’s tribute EP, and Irish radio DJ Cian Ó Cíobháin unearthed the “Fail we may, sail we must” origin story.
The Secret DJ to Plague Rave DJs: “Please. Stop.”
In an open letter, anonymous author The Secret DJ has trained his crosshairs on a hotly debated target: so-called “plague rave DJs.”
Tobacco Dock Announces Virtual Reality Club Space
Adam Beyer, Chase & Status, Camo & Krooked, Skream, Eats Everything, and more are set to perform at Tobacco Dock Virtual’s opening celebration in April.
Boris Johnson Says Nightlife Could Resume with Rapid Testing Plus Vaccine
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that rapid testing could pave the way towards reopening for live events and other affected industries.
Mint Warehouse in Leeds to Offer Courses on DJing and Music Production
Leeds nightclub Mint Warehouse will soon offer courses on DJing and production by residents Bobby O’Donnell and Annie Errez.
Police Called to Nonexistent Gathering at Magdalena in Berlin
On Saturday evening, Berlin police received a complaint about a 200-person gathering taking place at Magdalena in spite of COVID-19 restrictions.