Chicago house producer Matthew “Dirty Turk” Agostini passed away a month before the expected birth of his first son, Matteo.
House Artist Matthew “Dirty Turk” Agostini Dies of COVID-19 at Age 50
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
Miami DJ Kristen Knight Comes Forward as Defendant in Erick Morillo Case
Kristen Knight has now publicly confirmed her involvement in the Erick Morillo case, sharing her account of the incident and describing the aftermath.
Pioneer’s Entry-Level DJ Gear Sales Increased During COVID-19 Shutdowns
Music equipment manufacturer Pioneer has seen increases in sales of their entry-level DDJ-200 and DDJ-400 devices from last year.
Robbie Williams wants to Open a Club “a Bit Like Berghain”
In addition to a new nightclub and art gallery, Robbie WIlliams revealed that he has new music with Tim Metcalfe & Flynn Francis on the way.
Phase 1 Lineup Announced for The BPM Festival 2021 in Costa Rica
The BPM Festival’s organizers have announced the first 30 headliners for their return to Costa Rica on March 3rd-7th, 2021.
Leon Chue of Music House has Died
Leon Chue, a dubplate cutting specialist who worked for London pressing and mastering firm Music House, has passed away of unspecified causes.
Dozens of COVID-19 Cases Linked to Tulum’s Art With Me Festival
Art With Me opted to move forward with their November event, and dozens of cases have now been linked to the Tulum gathering.
New Photo Book, Ibiza ’89, Explores the White Isle’s Heyday
In Ibiza ’89, Dave Swindell captures the decadence of the White Isle’s acid house era in over 100 images from the acid house heyday.
Vince Lawrence Documentary Tells Story of Chicago Black Music “From Horns to House”
Vince Lawrence’s Legacy: The Untold Story of Chicago Black Music premiered on Chicago public access station WTTW in November.
Albanian Officials Clear UNUM Festival 2021 to Proceed with COVID-19 Rapid Testing
UNUM Festival will take place in 2021 with COVID-19 rapid testing implemented. Albania is the first in the world to allow such measures for gatherings.
KitKatClub in Berlin to Reopen as COVID-19 Testing Facility
KitKatClub in Berlin has now been repurposed as an affordable COVID-19 testing facility that will open to the public on Friday.
Lost Richie Hawtin film, PLASTIKMAN R E W I N D, to Air Online for First Time
Not much is known about the David Terranova-directed documentary on Richie Hawtin, but it will only air once for Europe and North America on December 4th.
GOSU in Frankfurt to Close at the End of 2020 Due to COVID-19
The owners of Frankfurt record store GOSU have announced that they must discontinue operations at the end of 2020 after a five-year run.
Kerri Chandler to Play Reel-to-Reel Set with Holograms at The RoadHouse in London
Kerri Chandler’s Spaces & Places will see the New Jersey DJ and producer play a reel-to-real set accompanied by holograms of famous house singers.
Germany to Increase COVID-19 Aid for Arts and Culture to €2.1 Billion in 2021
In a move to get ahead of ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, German lawmakers have announced a substantial aid package for arts and culture in 2021.
UK MP Says Bars and Clubs Could Turn Away Those Who Refuse Vaccine
Cabinet Officer Michael Gove contradicted Nadhim Zahawi, saying that the government does not plan to implement COVID-19 immunity passports.
PLZ Make It Ruins to Release Compilation of Locked Groove Tracks 1.8 Seconds or Less
Net proceeds from PLZ Make It Ruins and Arts Council England’s 40-track compilation album will go to both the American Civil Liberties Union and Liberty UK.
SoundCloud Celebrates First Profitable Quarter in 13 Years
SoundCloud is also celebrating consistent gains from Q1 to Q4 leading to a 37% increase in revenue from 2018 to 2019.
Jesùs “Chus” Esteban Leaves Chus & Ceballos to Work on Solo Career
Jesús “Chus” Lopez Esteban announced that Chus & Ceballos will break up, sharing that he will pursue a solo project under the name DJ Chus.
DC10 Owners Reportedly Refuse to Take Down Illegal Billboards
DC10 has allegedly flouted Ibiza lawmaker orders and refused to remove six of the fences they use for advertisements on the resort island.
NTIA Says UK Government “Intentionally Aiming to Collapse Our Sector”
Night Time Industries Association CEO Michael Kill has suggested that lawmakers have imposed this week’s restrictions to deliberately suffocate nightlife.
will.i.am Issues Apology after Plagiarizing DJ Lag’s “Ice Drop”
wil.i.am has fallen under scrutiny for allegedly plagiarizing another artist’s music after using DJ Lag’s “Ice Drop” in a release with Megan Ryte.
Fundraiser Launched to Cover Detroit Artist Whodat’s Medical and Living Expenses
To help Detroit artist Whodat deal with her latest medical hurdles, Omar Meftah and Thomas Shui have tasked themselves with crowdfunding her expenses.
DJ Lag Calls Out Megan Ryte for Similarities Between “Culture” and “Ice Drop”
South African gqom pioneer DJ Lag has spoken out against parallels between Megan Ryte’s “Culture” and “Ice Drop” from his self-titled 2016 EP.
DJ and Producer i_o Dies at Age 30
U.S. DJ and producer Garrett Lockhart, known professionally as i_o, passed away on Monday, November 23rd at the age of 30.
Music Venue Trust Condemns UK’s COVID-19 Tier System
The Music Venue Trust called upon the government to reconsider its policy on the sale of alcohol during live events amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Playground Festival 2021 Lineup Includes Kraftwerk, Nile Rodgers & Chic
The organizers of Glasgow’s Playground Festival have begun to announce headliners from next year’s event ahead of ticket on-sale.
UK Vinyl Sales on Track to Reach Highest Point in 30 Years
Data from the U.K. now suggests that vinyl record sales are on track to reach a 30-year high partly as a result the COVID-19 pandemic.
Detroit Swindle Rebrand to Dam Swindle Due to Cultural Appropriation Concerns
Detroit Swindle now go by the stage name Dam Swindle. The Dutch DJ and producer duo rebranded over concerns of cultural appropriation.
Police Under Investigation after Dog Mauls Woman at Illegal Rave Outside Bristol
Jessica Mae Andrew suffered “life-changing injuries” after being attacked by a police dog outside an illegal rave in Yate on Halloween evening.