Taking place at Zrce Beach on Pag island, Croatia from August 21st-25th, the second wave of Sonus Festival 2022 lineup has been announced.
Second wave of Sonus Festival 2022 Lineup Revealed
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
Four Tet Adds Breach of Contract to Lawsuit Against Domino Recordings
Last week, a UK judge allowed Kieran Hebden, AKA Four Tet, to add a breach of contract claim to his lawsuit against Domino Recordings.
COVID-19 Genetic Code Turned into NFT Music Collection
A group calling itself Viromusic has turned the genetic sequence of COVID-19 into ambient music.
Berlin Clubcommission Calls for Dancing Ban to be Lifted
Clubcommission is calling on the German government to rescind its recent ban on dancing and replace it with a PCR testing system.
Frankfurt’s Museum of Modern Electronic Music to Open in April 2022
Originally set to open in October of 2021, the Museum of Modern Electronic Music (MOMEM) is now aiming for an April 6th, 2022 opening.
New Music Venue, Terminal 4, to Open in Sydney
New music venue Terminal 4 (T4) is slated to open its doors on the Balmain peninsula of Sydney in summer 2022.
140 Plates, an Online Store Specializing in Dubstep, Launched
The founder of DUPLOC has opened a new digital store specializing in dubstep and electronic music in the 140bpm range.
DJ Scholar of Ruff Sqwad Passes Away
On December 7th, numerous artists took to Twitter to express condolences at the passing of DJ Scholar. As of this writing, there is no cause of death or statement from the family of the deceased.
French Nightclubs to Close for at Least Four Weeks
Nightclubs all over France are closing for at least four weeks thanks to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Primavera Sound Announces Lineup and Dates for 2022 Los Angeles Edition
Barcelona, Spain music festival Primavera Sound announced the date and lineup for its inaugural Los Angeles edition.
Terminal V 2022 Lineup Announced in Full
Terminal V has revealed its full billing for Easter 2022 taking place from April 16t-17th, at Royal Highland Center in Edinburgh.
Documentary Covering the Iration Steppas Set for Release
Dubquake Records is producing a documentary on influential Leeds-based sound system/production group Iration Steppas.
Experimental Composer/Sound Artist Alvin Lucier Passes Away at 90
Alvin Lucier, experimental sound artist, composer, and longtime music professor at Wesleyan University passed away at the age of 90.
Items Belonging to Frankie Knuckles on Display in Abraham Lincoln Museum
The State of Sound: A World of Music from Illinois, an exhibit in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, contains a reel-to-reel tape player and turntable belonging to seminal Chicago house producer Frankie Knuckles.
Protestors Take to Streets in Kyiv After Far-Right Attack on Clubs
On November 29th, roughly 300 people gathered in protest of recent far-right attacks on local clubs like HVLV in the Kyiv neighborhood of Podil.
UNUM Festival Announces Dates, First Batch of Headliners for 2022
UNUM Festival has announced when its 2022 edition will take place. It also announced its first wave of headliners.
Photobook Documenting ’90s UK Queer Clubbing Scene Reaches Kickstarter Goal
A photo book by Stuart Linden Rhodes documenting Northern UK’s LGBTQ clubbing scene recently hit its Kickstarter goal.
Berlin Nightclubs Forced to Adhere to 50% Capacity Limits
Following an announcement at a Berlin press conference, Berlin clubs are restricted to 50% capacity since November 27th onwards.
Nightclubs in Berlin to Operate at 50% Capacity Beginning Saturday
Starting on Saturday, November 27th, nightclubs in the city of Berlin will operate at 50% capacity.
Bavarian Clubs Close Amid Rise of COVID-19 Cases in Germany
As of November 22nd, clubs in the German state of Bavaria must remain closed for three weeks. The closure is part of a short-term, partial lockdown of the region due to increasing COVID-19 cases.
Domino Recordings Removes Four Tet Albums From Streaming Amid Royalty Dispute
Three Four Tet albums released through Domino Recordings have disappeared from streaming services. The move comes as the artist continues a legal dispute with the label over royalties.
NYC Club Elsewhere Announce Winter 2021-2022 Season Events
Brooklyn-based club Elsewhere recently announced a string of events for the upcoming winter season from December 2021 to February 2022.
Blood Money: MDL Beast Soundstorm 2021 Headliners Face Familiar Criticism
The controversial lineup drop for MDL Beast Soundstorm 2021 includes Jeff Mills, Charlotte de Witte, Eric Prydz, Sven Väth and others.
Syrian Artist Omar Souleyman Held in Turkey on Terrorism Charges
Omar Souleyman, a Syrian artist, has been arrested in Turkey on terrorism charges based on allegations of his association with the PKK.
Berlin Techno Applies For UNESCO “Intangible Cultural Heritage” Status
On behalf of Berlin’s world-famous techno scene, Rave The Planet is applying to UNESCO as a site of “intangible cultural heritage.”
Massive Attack’s 3D Launches AI Aimed at Combating Climate Misinformation
3D, one of the cofounders of Massive Attack, has helped develop an AI aimed at flagging climate change misinformation on social media.
Dutch Nightclubs Closing at Night Amid 3-Week Partial Lockdown
The Dutch government recently imposed a three week-long lockdown to combat rising COVID-19 cases, forcing clubs to close at night.
Studio 338 Headed to Ibiza for Daytime Parties in 2022
In 2022, renowned London venue Studio 338 is headed to Ibiza for an offshoot of their famous Release event series.
Documentary on The Chosen Few Picnic to Premiere This Week
A documentary film covering Chicago collective The Chosen Few DJs and their annual Chosen Few Picnic is premiering soon.
Cryptic “Space Ibiza Coming Soon” Message Appears on Side of Hard Rock Hotel
A digital billboard on the side of Playa d’en Bossa’s Hard Rock Hotel in Ibiza saying “Space Ibiza is Coming Soon” has appeared.