German music producer and electro artist Das Muster (real name Marcus Mumm) passed away over the weekend. No cause of death has been disclosed yet.
German Producer/Electro Artist Das Muster Passes Away
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Current news regarding artists, event organizers, venues, record labels, and other electronic music institutions outside of music releases themselves.
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War Child Launches Underground Music-Focused Fundraising Platform
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Amsterdam Dance Event Announces 2022 Dates, Return of ADE Pro
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Rash, a New Nightclub, Opens in NYC’s Bushwick Neighborhood
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The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) commissioned a report detailing COVID-19’s economic impact on the U.K. nightlife industry.
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