A fundraiser to cover Bored Lord’s legal costs has been launched after her arrest at a recent Black Lives Matter protest in Oakland.
Local Artist Bored Lord Detained at Oakland Black Lives Matter Protest
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2017 Native Instruments Racism Incident Comes to Light Amid Worldwide Black Lives Matter Protests
Native Instruments’ recent gesture of solidarity towards Black Lives Matter activists has made one of their former BIPOC employees bring up a 2017 incident.
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.
Black Artist Database Announces First-Ever Live Party
Black Artist Database is launching its first-ever live party at prominent Black-owned club Colour Factory showcasing Black underground talent.
Crowdsourced Community Platform Black Bandcamp Relaunches as Black Artist Database
The community-based music platform previously known as Black Bandcamp has officially relaunched as Black Artist Database.
Solidarity Sounds UK to Hold Safer London and The Black Curriculum Fundraiser
In celebration of the U.K. Black History Month, Solidarity Sounds UK is hosting an online fundraiser event called Change The Record.
Discogs is Crowdsourcing a List of Black-Owned Record Stores
Following the lead of one of their forum members, Discogs has called upon the music community to help build a directory of Black-owned record stores.
Chris Inperspective Launches Black Junglist Alliance to Close the Racial Divide in Drum and Bass
The Black Junglist Alliance has launched with the mission of “uniting Black artists, professionals and creatives from the world of jungle/drum & bass.”
MEMCO Share Black History Month Symposium on Detroit Techno
“Mad” Mike Banks and Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale, participated in a talk moderated by DJ Jungle 313 in February.
The Black Madonna Rebrands to The Blessed Madonna Following Online Petition
Marea Stamper, previously known as The Black Madonna, was accused of cultural appropriation by Monty Luke.
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.
Surgeon Curates Playlist of Black Artists for Bandcamp’s Juneteenth Fundraiser
Bandcamp enlisted Surgeon to select music by black artists to raise awareness for their Juneteenth fundraiser.
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.
DJ soyboi Launches Non Binary Artists and Creatives Database
DJ soyboi has introduced a five-tab spreadsheet for non-binary creatives across disciplines: the Non Binary Artists and Creatives Database.
Industry Report Examines Diversity Efforts at Record Labels, Streaming Services
The 37-page report, called the Music Industry Action Report Card, was created by the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC).
Lobster Theremin Announce New Festival, LOBSTERFEST
Lobster Theremin, a record label steadfast in its commitment to dance music eclecticism, has announced a festival called LOBSTERFEST.
Robert Hood to Re-Release 1998 EP, Underestimated, via M-Plant
Robert Hood has announced that the next release in his Perpetual Masters series will be a remastered version of his 1998 EP, Underestimated.
R&S Records is Being Sued by Former A&R Raj Chaudhuri
Raj Chaudhuri is suing R&S Records and Renaat Vandepapeliere for unfair dismissal, also alleging racial discrimination and harassment.
Inner City and Idris Elba Share “We All Move Together” Video ft. Detroit Will Breathe
Inner City and Idris Elba have released a Kurt Schneider-directed music video for “We All Move Together in support of Detroit Will Breathe.
Detroit Swindle Rebrand to Dam Swindle Due to Cultural Appropriation Concerns
Detroit Swindle now go by the stage name Dam Swindle. The Dutch DJ and producer duo rebranded over concerns of cultural appropriation.
Underground Resistance Release Album of Tracks from Label’s 30-Year History
Assembly Unite Resist Change offers a cross section of the sound for which Underground Resistance garnered worldwide renown.
Renaat Vandepapeliere of R&S Records Defends Practices in Open Letter
R&S Records founder Renaat Vandepapeliere has written an open letter to address continued fallout stemming from his dispute with Eddington Again.
Jeff Mills Shares Release Dates for Vol. 12, 13 of Millsart EP Series
Following a revival of the Every Dog Has Its Day Series in 2020, Jeff Mills’ Millsart alias is in full bloom.
R&S Records Fallout Continues as Forest Drive West Cuts Ties with Label
Forest Drive West has followed Raj Chaudhuri’s lead by announcing that he will no longer work with Belgian label R&S Records.
R&S Records A&R Raj Chaudhuri Steps Down Following Eddington Again Dispute
Raj Chaudhuri – who performs as Raji Rags – has discontinued his business relationship with R&S Records following the label’s dispute with Eddington Again.
Former Salon – Zur wilden Renate PR Manager Speaks Out on Racism Endured at Club
DJ duo Peak & Swift have been accused of ongoing racist harassment by former Salon – Zur wilden Renate PR manager Karim Molyneux-Berry.
Renaat Vandepapeliere of R&S Records Apologizes After Eddington Again Racism Dispute
In an email exchange with Eddington Again, Renaat Vandepapeliere of R&S Records made comments deemed problematic by much of the electronic music community.
Robert Hood to Release New EP on Rekids “Nothing Stops Detroit”
Robert Hood’s upcoming four-track EP, Nothing Stops Detroit, is set for release Friday, October 16th on Rekids.
Emissive and Immigrant Muscle Release Emotive and Political “Real Free”
The nearly eight-minute song by Emissive and Immigrant Muscle comes alive with influences from across the diaspora.
Jeff Mills Announces 10th EP Under Millsart Alias
2020 has seen Jeff Mills revive his 20-year-old Millsart alias after shelving the project for 17 years.