New York-based project Roger Sanchez performed a two-hour live stream on Twitch to celebrate the start of HouseHeads, a new NFT project.
Roger Sanchez Celebrates Beginning of HouseHeads NFT Drop with Live Stream
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
Fortnite Developer Epic Games Acquires Bandcamp
Epic Games, developer of the popular computer game Fortnite recently acquired the music platform Bandcamp.
Open-Source Spreadsheet of Ukrainian Artists and Labels Launched
An open-source spreadsheet containing ways to purchase music directly from Ukrainian musicians and record labels has been widely shared on social media.
Erica Synths to Donate Income to Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine
Modular synth manufacturer Erica Synths announced they will donate all income generated from sales of their products to humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine.
Drum & Bass and Jungle MC Skibadee Dead at 47
At age 47, drum and bass and jungle legend Alphonso Bondzie A.K.A. MC Skibadee passed away this past weekend.
Two Raves to Take Place Underneath a Concorde Jet in Manchester
Two raves are set to take place the same night underneath a Concorde jetliner housed in a Manchester airport hangar this March.
Berlin Clubs Set to Reopen Next Month
After being forced closed due to COVID-19 restrictions since December 2021, clubs in Berlin are now officially re-opening on March 4th.
Historic Daft Punk Performance Streamed on Twitch
To commemorate the re-release of their album homework, a rare Daft Punk performance was streamed on Twitch.
Dan Duncan of Pig&Dan Launches CryptoDJs NFT Project
Dan Duncan from Pig&Dan recently launched an NFT project containing digital collectibles of popular techno artists.
NTIA and UKDSA Respond to UK Rolling Back COVID-19 Restrictions
Two nightlife-associated trade groups, the NTIA (Night Time Industries Association) and the UKDSA (UK Door Security Association), both issued statements regarding the U.K. government’s decision to lift all COVID-19 restrictions.
Verve Techno Festival set out for May 2022 in Switzerland
The newly launched Verve Techno Festival set out to take place from May 20th-22nd in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Billboard For UK-Based Queer Party Torn Down in “Act of Queerphobia”
A billboard advertising the London-based queer dance party Crossbreed was vandalized in what organized have called an “act of queerphobia.”
New Mini-Documentary Celebrates “Intrinsic Value” of Club Culture
Organizers of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) recently released a new mini-documentary that explores “the intrinsic value of club culture, electronic music, raving, and all the unique connections we make in between.”
Vietnamese Festival Set Inside Limestone Cave Announced
A gathering celebrating the Asian underground electronic music scene called Equation Festival is set to take place inside a limestone cave.
Bandcamp App Introduces Consecutive, Uninterrupted Streaming
Music streamer Bandcamp recently added features to its mobile app allowing users to listen to their music uninterrupted.
SoundCloud Reports $218m in 2020 Revenue, Begins New Initiatives
A fiscal report obtained by Music Business Worldwide (MBW) shows that streaming platform SoundCloud reported $218 million in revenue in 2020.
Nightclubs in Brussels Set to Defy COVID-19 Restrictions
Beginning on February 18th, nightclubs in Belgium’s capital city of Brussels will reopen in defiance of COVID-19 restrictions.
Spybar To Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Series of Shows
Beloved Chicago underground house and techno club Spybar will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a series of shows. Dubbing it the "Anniversary Event Series," Spybar will host numerous events throughout 2022 that explore its "storied past, present, and future." While...
New Andrew Weatherall Film, Sail We Must, to Premiere Next Week
A new film detailing late British DJ and producer Andrew Weatherall’s meeting with an Irish fisherman is set to premiere on February 16th.
Black Artist Database is Once Again Offering Free Production Classes
Black Artist Database (BAD), an online platform that elevates Black musicians and creatives, is offering another round of free production masterclasses.
Dutch Venues to Reopen In Defiance Of COVID-19 Restrictions
Clubs and venues across the Netherlands will reopen in defiance of the country’s COVID-19 beginning on February 12th, 2022.
Carl Craig is Hosting All Black Digital: A Celebration of Black History Month
Detroit-based producer and DJ Carl Craig is hosting a series of virtual conversations and performances titled All Black Digital: A Celebration of Black History Month.
Movement Electronic Music Festival Teases 2022 Lineup
Movement, a long-running Detroit-based Techno festival, announced part of their 2022 schedule with a “teaser lineup.”
HitPiece Criticized for Selling Unauthorized NFTs of Musicians’ Songs
A company named HitPiece is facing sharp criticism for numerous musicians for selling NFTs of their songs without their permission.
Italy Extends COVID-19 Restrictions Another Ten Days
The Italian government has decided to extend COVID-19 restrictions will run for another ten days, effectively keeping nightclubs closed down in the process.
Vice Media was Reportedly Secretly Involved in a Saudi Arabian Festival
According to a recent article from the Guardian, media company Vice secretly helped the Saudi Arabian government run a music festival in 2020.
Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – 10 Must-Have Tracks from January
From obscurities uncovered in Bandcamp rabbit holes to the latest releases from legendary artists, Crate Digging is here to keep your collection up to date.
Secret Project Festival to Debut in Portugal
Los Angeles festival Secret Project recently announced its returning to Europe this summer with a debut edition in Portugal.
Romanian Festival Sunwaves to Return Spring 2022
Romanian music festival Sunwaves’ 2022 edition is returning home this April and May.
Time Warp 2022 postponed to 2023
For the third time in a row, renowned German techno gathering Time Warp has been postponed due to COVID-19.