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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
New Netflix Series “Midnight Asia” Explores Asian Nightlife
“Midnight Asia: Eat Dance Dream,” a docuseries exploring the nightlife scene in Asia, just premiered on Netflix.
Acid House Rave VR Experience Set to Premiere at Coventry City of Culture
A 1989-themed acid house VR experience was unveiled as part of Coventry, England’s “City of Culture” programming.
New York-Based Festival Dweller to Explore Black Electronic Music in 2022
Set for February 23rd-27th, New York’s third annual Dweller festival will explore “intergenerational connections in Black electronic music.”
Exhibition ‘Electro. From Kraftwerk To Techno’ Examines electronic music history
Electro. From Kraftwerk To Techno is a music exhibition hosted by the Museum Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Book on the Rise of the Afrobeats Genre to Release Next Month
A Quick Ting On: Afrobeats, written by author and journalist Christian Adofo is set to release next month via Jacaranda Books.
UK to Scrap COVID-19 Entry Requirements for Clubs
U.K. COVID-19 restrictions requiring either proof of vaccination or a negative lateral flow test in order to enter a club will end soon.
London Venue The Drumsheds Set to Close Permanently
Broadwick Live-owned venue The Drumsheds will host its last show on January 29th before closing its doors permanently.
Gary Neville Says “Downing Street Should be Renamed Haçienda”
English footballer and sports pundit Gary Neville has spoken out against U.K. official-thrown parties, comparing 10 Downing to The Haçienda.
DJ Paulette to Release Memoir, Welcome To The Club
Manchester University Press will publish a 30-year career memoir for DJ Paulette, detailing her peak moments, residencies and hardships.
The Pope Spotted CD Shopping in Rome
Pope Francis was spotted on Tuesday, January 11th leaving a record store in Rome named Stereo Sound.
First String of 2022 Events at Motion Bristol Announced
Renowned U.K. venue Motion Bristol revealed their first string of events for 2022 boasting drum and bass, techno, house, and disco billings.
Building Fire Forces New York City’s Bossa Nova Civic Club to Close
Well-known Brooklyn venue Bossa Nova Civic Club announced it is closing indefinitely due to a fire on the building’s third floor.
Stockholm Municipality Saves ABBA Recording Studio Baggpipe from Demolition
Stockholm government officials have stepped in to save Baggpipe Studios, the studio where ABBA recorded much of their early work, from demolition.
Ibiza Beaches Under Threat of Permanent Destruction According to Climate Change Study
Global Change and the Future Ocean, a group that publishes scientific research on climate change, recently released a study showing that Ibiza’s beaches will likely be destroyed due to climate change.
The BPM Festival: Costa Rica Postponed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions
Just two days before it was scheduled to begin, The BPM Festival announced the postponement of its Costa Rica edition.
Parliament Funkadelic Cofounder Calvin Simon Dead at 79
Calvin Simon, one of the founders of the highly influential American funk group Parliament Funkadelic, has passed away at the age of 79.
Phase 2 Lineup, Location for Dream Valley 2022 Revealed
Dream Valley festival has announced its location and phase two lineup. On May 28th, the gathering will takes place at Danson Park, U.K.
Luke Slater Talks Techno: “Things Always Change, Always Mutate. I Try and Embrace That”
Techno producer Luke Slater talks his latest Planetary Assault System’s album, Straight Shooting, three decades in the techno scene, and more.
UK Audio Streaming Sees Slump in Growth in 2021
The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) reported a 5.7% jump in the number of streamed songs in 2021 over the 2020 figures.
Newly Found Photos From ’90s Techno Party House of God to be Displayed in Birmingham
Previously unseen photographs from the well-known 1990s Birmingham techno party House of God will go on display later this year.
Reports of Sexual Assault in London Nightclubs Reached 6-Year High in 2021
According to a report by Time Out, reports of sexual assault in London clubs, pubs, bars, and music venues were at a 6-year high in 2021.
CRSSD Festival to Return to San Diego in Spring 2022
After a pandemic-induced hiatus, CRSSD Festival returns to San Diego, California in Spring 2022 from March 5th-6th at Waterfront Park.
Marco Shuttle Debuts on Incienso with 3rd Album, Cobalt Desert Oasis
Marco Shuttle’s third album, Cobalt Desert Oasis, combines cinematic, otherworldly soundscapes reminiscent of a parallel utopian world rich in complex rhythms and moods.
Renowned Hyphy Producer Traxamillion Passes Away at 42
Bay Area hip-hop producer Traxamillion, real name Sultan Banks, has passed away at the age of 42.
Illegal Rave Attended by Hundreds at 850-Year-Old Irish Castle
Skryne Castle, an 850-year-old castle in Couty Meath, Ireland, was the site of an illegal rave on St. Stephen’s Day, December 26th.
Dance/Music Communities Rallying for Philippines Typhoon Aid
Numerous music and dance communities in the Philippines and beyond are raising funds after a super typhoon hit the country.
SBA Rejects 30% of Venue Relief Applicants
The Small Business Association (SBA), which is in charge of a program providing COVID-19 relief to shuttered venues, has rejected 30% of its applicants. This move has left billions of dollars sitting in the fund.
Brian Eno Calls NFT Artists “Little Capitalist Assholes”
Renowned ambient music artist and composer Brian Eno called NFT artists “little capitalist assholes” in a recent interview.
11 Berlin Clubs Take Legal Action Against Current Dancing Ban
As Berlin’s ban on dancing continues amidst a rise of COVID-19 cases, a group of 11 clubs and promoters are taking legal action.