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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
Beatport Sweetens the Deal for LINK Subscribers with Price Drop and Full Playback
Beatport LINK subscribers can now listen to more than two minutes of a track in the online store.
DVS1 Addresses Anti-BLM Comments on Jeff Mills’ Facebook Page
DVS1 explained why “all lives matter” comes across as tone deaf in response to dialogue on Jeff Mills’ Facebook page.
New Order, Chris Liebing and Others Mourn Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone’s death has been mourned in the world of film and beyond.
Max Cooper Scores McGloughlin Brothers Film, Swarm
Max Cooper contributed the soundtrack of a short film that poses social commentary on urban sprawl.
Virgin Money Unity Arena to be First Socially Distant Venue in U.K.
SSD Concerts and This Is Tomorrow Festival have announced the U.K.’s first social distancing-compliant venue, Virgin Money Unity Arena.
U.K. Unveils £1.57 Billion Relief Package for Cultural Institutions
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced what he calls the “biggest-ever one-off investment in U.K. culture.”
Club der Visionaere Owner Gregor Kraemer Talks About Club’s Uncertain Future
Gregor Kraemer of Club der Visionaere has participated in his first-ever interview.
Chosen Few DJs’ Virtual House Music Festival Garners Support from the City of Chicago
The City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events have gotten behind Chosen Few Virtual House Music Festival.
1,500 Artists Sign #LetTheMusicPlay Campaign for Increased U.K. Music Industry Aid
Four Tet, Fatboy Slim, Black Coffee and others have cast their support for UK Music’s #LetTheMusicPlay initiative.
Stendhal Festival in Ireland Propose Socially Distant August Event, Unlock
Unlock promises a socially distant alternative to Northern Ireland’s Stendhal Festival, which was called off on account of COVID-19.
Paxahau Push Movement to 2021, Announce Lineup Teaser
Movement Electronic Music Festival has once again been postponed as COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the U.S.
EPIZODE Announce 5th Edition Headliners After Dubious Social Media Activity
EPIZODE’s organizers have put to rest doubts about the fifth annual festival by sharing the first 20 headliners.
Native Instruments Announce Efforts Towards “Improving Diversity and Inclusion”
Native Instruments are taking accountability for a 2017 incident that came to light amid worldwide Black Lives Matter protests.
3 Arrested in U.K. on Suspicion of Organizing Illegal Raves
Two of the illegal rave organizers are out on bail while the third is still in police custody for questioning.
Eddie Fowlkes, Robert Hood Featured on Police Reform Benefit Compilation
EPM Music has announced a compilation with all proceeds going towards U.S. police reform initiative Campaign One.
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[IPSƏ] in Berlin will Lose its Building to April Arson Attack
[ipsə] must part ways with its indoor building after being ravaged by a fire.
300 Told to Quarantine After COVID-19 Outbreak at Flamingo Club in Zurich
A total of six people who attended Flamingo Club tested positive for COVID-19.
Nightlife in Perth is Back on Sans Social Distancing Restrictions
Western Australian nightlife is beginning to stabilize post COVID-19.
Authorities Break up Illegal Party of 130 in Amnesia Ibiza
A gathering at Amnesia Ibiza over the weekend blatantly violated restrictions imposed amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Mixmag’s Print Edition will not Return Until 2021
According to Wasted Talent director Nick Stevenson, Mixmag’s print magazine only accounts for a fraction of the brand’s income.
TWTMEGP Turns 4: The Ups and Downs of Techno’s Favorite Meme Group
A look at how The Worst Techno Memes Ever Group Page became an international electronic music subculture.
Vinyl Pimp to Lose East London Location After 13 Years
After receiving a Section 25 notice, Vinyl Pimp must relocate after September 30th, 2020.
Kevin Saunderson Recalls Getting Snubbed by Top Agency
In a recent interview, questions regarding racial equality in dance music led Kevin Saunderson to discuss an incident involving a leading agency.
Trax Records Hit with Lawsuit for Alleged Exploitation of Larry Heard and Robert Owens
Tap Music Publishing has filed an unpaid royalty suit against Trax Records on behalf of Larry Heard and Robert Owens.
Beatport Adds “Organic House / Downtempo” Genre Category
Songs belonging to Beatport’s new category used to be tagged as “Deep House,” “Afro House,” “Melodic House,” “Melodic Techno” or “Electronica.”
Awakenings Online Weekender Lineup Criticized for Absence of Black Artists
Lineup curators for Awakenings Festival’s digital makeup event have landed in the crosshairs of racial justice activists.
Club Der Visionaere in Berlin Launches Fundraiser to Avoid Closure
Club der Visionaere has faced similar difficulties to [ipsə], another Berlin club.
Glastonbury Festival’s 50-Year History Documented in Online V&A Museum Campaign
London’s V&A Museum has expanded on The Glastonbury Festival Archive in honor of what would have been the event’s 50th anniversary.
Beyond Heaven: Chicago House Party Flyers – Volume II Offers a Glimpse of House Music’s Origins
For fans of Chicago house nostalgia, Almighty & Insane Books’ latest release is a goldmine.