Cándido Camero – a Cuban drummer widely credited as an originator of Latin jazz – has passed away at the age of 99.
Drummer and Latin Jazz Pioneer Cándido Camero Dies at 99
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
After 34 Years, Danny’s Tavern in Chicago Is Closing
Over the years, Danny’s Tavern lured patrons with an intimate, packed dancefloor, tunes ranging from Afrobeat to ’80s hip-hop, and Smiths nights.
Arts Council England Awards £224k to Sundissential Despite Business being Dormant
Arts Council England is investigating a grant allocated to Birmingham event brand Sundissential, which was classified as dormant from 2017-2019.
Andrew Weatherall’s Career Explored in Jockey Slut Tribute Book
Nearly a year after Andrew Weatherall’s death, the team behind Jockey Slut will publish a book on his life and career in electronic music.
Study Suggests “Low to Very Low Risk” of COVID-19 Spread at Well-Ventilated Indoor Events
The Restart-19 experiment’s findings have not yet been peer reviewed, but they’re “potentially useful,” according to Dr. Gabriel Scally.
Two Killed, Three Injured in Shooting at Tulum, Mexico Gathering
The shooting and resulting stampede at Vagalum Beach Club took the lives of two people and injured three, including a non-citizen and an agent of the Ministerial Police.
Omar S Announces 2 Months of Events and 8-Bit Video Game
Detroit DJ and producer Omar S has announced a variety of in-person and digital events alongside an upcoming mobile and browser game.
Spotify to Offer Radio and Autoplay Placements for a Portion of Royalties
The streaming platform will give content creators increased exposure via Autoplay and Radio if they agree to reduced royalties.
Parties of 1,000, 700 Broken Up in the U.K. on Halloween Night
On Halloween evening, numerous events in the U.K. were raided for violating restrictions imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 according to the Met Police.
Freda’s in Sydney to Shut Down After 9-Year Run
Freda’s had overcome numerous challenges over the years, but impacts of the COVID-19 crisis have left management no choice but to shutter their doors.
Melbourne DJ Phil K Dies of Cancer at Age 51
Phil K, a figure near and dear to Australia’s electronic music community passed away on the morning of Sunday, November 1st.
Watch Massive Attack’s Film on Live Music Industry’s Carbon Footprint
No strangers to incorporating environmental activism, Massive Attack’s film urges the live music industry to reduce its carbon footprint.
Insomniac Acquires Club Glow in Washington D.C.
A deal between Insomniac Founder Pasquale Rotella and Pete Kalamoutsos that was finalized in 2019 has been shared with the public.
Waajeed is Raising Funds to Open the Underground Music Academy in Detroit
Detroit will be home to a new electronic music institution called Underground Music Academy if fundraising efforts by Waajeed go according to plan.
Electronic Music Radio Station SWU.FM Goes Live in Bristol
After two years of test transmissions, Bristol electronic music radio station SWU.FM officially launched on October 23rd.
Techno Club Nights Recognized as Concerts by German High Court
Techno and house now legally qualify as music following the ruling of a German high finance court. It’s not a matter of simple semantics, either.
Switzerland Clamps Down on Nightlife amid Second Wave of COVID-19 Outbreaks
France and Germany announced strict lockdowns to curb the spread of the virus this week, and Switzerland has followed suit.
Triple Threat Mgmt Launches Music Industry Diversity Initiative
Triple Threat Mgmt’s six month program, the Music Industry Diversity Initiative (MIDI), aims to assist young Black individuals in the music industry.
Twitch Faces Backlash from RIAA and Industry Groups over Unlicensed Music Use
Twitch recently came under fire from the RIAA and industry groups for unrestricted use of copyrighted music without licensure.
Sentric Partners with Beatport to Offer Publishing Services to Electronic Music Artists
Sentric will now collect royalties directly from Beatport and offer publishing services to artists and labels who sell music through the platform.
Boudica Music Conference to Focus on Intersectionality in Dance Music
Boudica Music Conference has been organized in the interest of exploring issues confronting Womxn and non-binary people in dance music.
Nightlife to Halt in France and Germany as New COVID-19 Lockdowns are Imposed
With COVID-19 case counts surpassing March and April figures, lawmakers in France and Germany will reimpose lockdowns with dire implications for nightlife.
UMAW Launches “Justice At Spotify” Campaign for Increased Royalties
The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers has launched “Justice At Spotify” to push for the company to increase the royalties it pays to artists.
DJ from Across the Globe to Play AAJA 48 Hour Digital Event
South East London venue and live streaming space AAJA Deptford is hosting a virtual event called AAJA 48 Hour comprising two solid days of continuous music.
The Pickle Factory in London Announce Fall Program at Oval Space
The team behind The Pickle Factory and Oval Space is pivoting by announcing a fall program of social distancing-compliant events.
Billy McFarland in Solitary Confinement After Appearing in Podcast from Prison
After joining host Jordan Harbinger on the new Dumpster Fyre podcast, Billy McFarland was placed in solitary confinement amidst his six-year sentence.
Skiddle Founders Air “Sheer Disgust” at Culture Recovery Fund Recipients
“Skiddle took the decision not to apply, as we frankly did not fit the criteria as a cultural venue or host live events,” wrote Ben Sebborn and Rich Dyer.
Glastonbury Lawyer Shares Plans to Continue with 2021 Event
A lawyer representing Somerset festival Glastonbury shared a promising update with fans during a podcast appearance earlier in the week.
Canadian Artist Angie C Programs TONTO Synthesizer with Her Mind
Angie C – has manipulated The Original New Timbral Orchestra (TONTO) synthesizer at Calgary’s National Music Centre using her brainwaves alone.
Novation Consultant and Synth Designer Chris Huggett Passes Away
Electronics engineer and Novation design consultant Chris Huggett has died following a battle with cancer, according to social media reports.