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When will Berlin clubs open again? Everything we know so far
When will Berlin nightclubs open again? It’s a question many dance music fans who religiously flock to Europe’s techno capital
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UK music venues to trial “health passports” as a way to way restart events safely
UK music venues are set to trial “health passports” as a way to way restart events safely. While the future
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Charlotte de Witte and Enrico Sangiuliano announce engagement
Charlotte de Witte and Enrico Sangiuliano have announced that they’re engaged to be married. The techno duo and Drumcode affiliates
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RVNG Intl shares video for Pauline Anna Strom’s ‘Equatorial Sunrise’: Watch
Ahead of the posthumous release of Pauline Anna Strom’s album ‘Angel Tears in Sunlight’, RVNG Intl has shared a video
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Mr. Mitch’s new music video is a love letter to the things we miss about the club: Watch
Mr. Mitch has shared a new track and music video. A few weeks ago, Gobstopper Records boss Mr. Mitch made
Rose Bonica shares new EP on Jamz Supernova’s Future Bounce, ‘Send Forgiveness / Disengage’: Listen
Rose Bonica has released a new EP on Jamz Supernova’s Future Bounce label, ‘Send Forgiveness / Disengage’. Out now, the
Premiere: Wilfy D ‘My Life’
Wilfy D will releae a new EP next month. Bristol-based producer Wilfy D, who has released music via Shall Not
$15 billion financial aid for US venues will struggle to meet demand
In December, US congress approved a $15 billion financial aid fund to help support cultural venues such as music clubs
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Premiere: Alex Index ‘Four Point Five’
Copenhagen’s Alex Index will release his new EP, ‘Four Point Five’, this month via Ruffhouse Records. Across four track of
Faithless drop new video for ‘I Need Someone’: Watch
Faithless have shared a new music video. Following the release of ‘All Blessed’, Faithless’ first album in a decade, the
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Pioneer DJ adds macOS Big Sur support for software and hardware
Pioneer DJ has announced a new series of updates that means their products will work with macOS Big Sur, Apple’s
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Rapper Lil Uzi Vert got a $24 million diamond implanted in his forehead
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert got a $24 million diamond implanted on his forehead. The pink, 11-carat diamond, which equates to
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“81% of UK nightclubs will not survive past February” without government support
A leading industry body has warned that “nightclubs will go extinct” unless they receive government support. The Night Time Industries
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Rapper Lil Uzi Vert got a $24 million diamond implanted on his forehead
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert got a $24 million diamond implanted on his forehead. The pink, 11-carat diamond, which equates to
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80% of clubs will close by March without Government support, survey finds
80% of clubs will close by March without Government support, a new study from the Night Time Industries Assocation (NTIA)
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Petition launched to name new planet after SOPHIE
A petition has been launched to name a recently discovered planet after late visionary experimental pop artist, SOPHIE. Sophie Xeon,
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Focusrite launches new AI mixing plugins
Focusrite has launched a new series of mixing plugs based around AI. The new FAST range features three plugins – an
Focusrite launch new AI mixing plugins
Focusrite has launched a new series of mixing plugs based around AI. The new FAST range features three plugins – an
Italian mafia stops ambulances from using sirens because they disturb drug dealers
The Italian mafia has stopped ambulances from using sirens because they disturb drug dealers. Mafia in the southern city of
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Students caught having a house party, told police it was because they were “bored and wanted some fun”
Students in Lancashire were caught having a house party and told police it was because they were “bored and wanted
Fans petition NASA to name planet after SOPHIE
A petition for NASA to name the planet ‘TOI 1338 b’ after SOPHIE has gained more than 55,000 signatures. The
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R. Kelly associate pleads guilty for trying to bribe a witness
An R. Kelly (pictured) associate has pleaded guilty to trying to bribe a witness in order for her to drop
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Prince’s beloved white dove Divinity has died
Prince‘s beloved white dove Divinity has died. Divinity, who Prince adopted alongside a male dove called Majesty, passed away due
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New book tells the story of “99% of DJs who never make it big”
A new book telling the story of the “99% of DJs who never make it big” is set to be
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Take a tour of Hitman 3’s Berlin-inspired techno club
Hitman 3, the recently released conclusion to the popular World of Assassination gaming trilogy, has an in-game techno club based
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‘Health passports’ to enter music venues are being trialled in the UK
Music venues in the UK are set to trial a ‘health passport’ system, as the live music sector plans towards
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Record by relatively unknown UK electronic music artist becomes most expensive ever sold, at $41,000
A record by a relatively unknown UK electronic music artist has become the most expensive ever sold on Discogs. Produced
The KLF have updated their 1990 album ‘Chill Out’
The KLF have updated their 1990 album ‘Chill Out’. Being released under a new name – ‘Come Down Dawn’ –
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Madlib: “Rap music right now should be like Public Enemy, but it’s just not there”
In a brand new interview with The Guardian, American DJ, music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and rapper, Madlib, has spoken about the message
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VA – The Remixes, Vol. 21 / LW Recordings
Alemaozuk – Pier Pressure (Jorge Araujo Remix) 08:23 126.01bpm/ Bruno Oliver – Time To Get Up (Minitronik, Matke Remix) 06:12
VA – Winter Deluxe 2021 / Sunset Disco
LLølita – Say Say (Extended Mix) 05:02 122.02bpm/ Manuel Grandi – This Generation (Original Mix) 05:09 125.00bpm/ Softmal – Bring
VA – Yé Ké Yé Ké 3 / Clepsydra
&lez – Arkanas 07:31 120.00bpm/ Alex Spite – Safari 06:56 117.00bpm/ Aron Prince – The DJ Is an Emt (Arnaud
VA – Yé Ké Yé Ké 2 / Clepsydra
Andrea Piko – Vale 06:26 122.01bpm/ Blac Tears – You and Me 07:17 110.00bpm/ Bogy BE – Drive Melodies 07:49
VA – ZR1 The Album 2021 / Zarabunda Records
JfAlexsander – Fusion Led (Original Mix) 07:43 125.01bpm/ JfAlexsander – River Space (Original Mix) 06:03 122.00bpm/ Manu Santos – Horitzon
Vhyce – One Day We’ll Float EP / Pets Recordings
Vhyce – Electric Dreams 03:46 120.00bpm/ Vhyce – One Day We’ll Float 03:54 120.01bpm/ Vhyce – Personal Numbness 03:39 124.00bpm/
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Warehouseman – Moment / Under Station Records
Warehouseman – Moment 07:08 124.01bpm/ Warehouseman – Start from Scratch 07:50 122.00bpm/
Vasily Umanets – Lake Of Love / UM Records
Vasily Umanets – Lake Of Love 06:39 118.01bpm/ Vasily Umanets – Lake Of Love (Col Lawton Remix) 07:12 122.01bpm/
Vikingz Muzik – The Arrival / Gentle Soul Records
Vikingz Muzik,Sheadi – Another Day 04:54 113.00bpm/ Vikingz Muzik,Sheadi – Dance Till The Morning 05:58 112.00bpm/ Vikingz Muzik,Sheadi – Midnight
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Wolta – Underground Legends / DopeLab Recordings
Wolta – Underground Legends 07:07 117.02bpm/
No More Looking Back Idris Elba, Inner City, Steffanie Christi’an Defected
After featuring on their 2020 album ‘We All Move Together’, Idris Elba teams up with Inner City once more to
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Idris Elba, Inner City, Steffanie Christi’an
Defected
Laguna Antenna! Soulfuric Deep
After debuting his new alias Antenna! on Soulfuric Deep in 2020 with three-track EP ‘Algoritmo’, Andrea Bertolini returns to the
Get Your Hands Up Sunday Williams, Dav Risen, DjPope, Chujo, More Soul FunkHut Records
Funkhut Records is proud to announce the anticipated follow up to “God Is Love” by Sunday Williams with another Gospel
First Night Jorn Johansen Large Music
Originating from Copenhagen, Jorn Johansen has recently been featured on quality labels such as Liztomania, Gents & Dandy’s and Moiss
Ezizweni Hyenah, DJ Tira, Luke Ntombela Sondela Recordings
Coming as the debut release on Sef Kombo and Louie Dunmore’s brand new imprint Sondela, enigmatic champion of African house
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Hyenah, DJ Tira, Luke Ntombela
Sondela Recordings
TWELVOTWO challenges police violence with RELLI KIZAN zine
Arizona-based production and multimedia arts company TWELVOTWO, founded by Ojalá Systems members DJQ and REY, has released a zine accompaniment
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TWELVOTWO releases RELLI KIZAN zine
Arizona-based production and multimedia arts company TWELVOTWO, founded by Ojalá Systems members DJQ and REY, has released a zine accompaniment
Legendary photographer for Beastie Boys, Run DMC, more, Ricky Powell, dies aged 59
Ricky Powell, a legendary hip-hop photographer who worked with Beastie Boys, Run DMC and many more, has died. A prolific
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Legendary photographer for Beastie Boys, Run DMC, more, Ricky Powell, dies aged 59
Ricky Powell, a legendary hip-hop photographer who worked with Beastie Boys, Run DMC and many more, has died. A prolific
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LEGO release relaxing three-hour playlist of brick sounds
Building block legends LEGO have released a new playlist of ASMR-friendly block sounds on their official Spotify account. Described as
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LEGO release relaxing three-hour playlist of brick sounds
Building block legends LEGO have released a new playlist of ASMR-friendly block sounds on their official Spotify account. Described as
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Native Instruments announces Traktor compatibility with macOS Big Sur
Native Instruments has announced that Traktor is now compatible with macOS Big Sur. The popular DJ software is now also
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Baby records album from inside the womb
Luca Yupanqui, a toddler in the US, is releasing her debut album that was recorded while she was still in
Baby records album from inside the womb
Luca Yupanqui, a toddler in the US, is releasing her debut album that was recorded while she was still in
Smaller festivals could take place safely this summer, MPs told
Festivals of a smaller scale could take place safely this summer with proper coronavirus measure in place, UK MPs have
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Smaller festivals could take place safely this summer, MPs told
Festivals of a smaller scale could take place safely this summer with proper coronavirus measure in place, UK MPs have
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Seven more people allege sexual assault and harassment against Derrick May
WARNING: This article includes accounts of sexual assault and may be distressing for some readers. Resources for support are listed
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Premiere: Jossy Mitsu ‘Turismo’
Jossy Mitsu will release her debut EP this month via Astral Black. ‘Planet J’ sees the 6 Figure Gang member
Influential UK label Big Dada to relaunch as platform for Black, POC & Minority Ethnic artists
Influential UK-based label, Big Dada, is set to relaunch as a platform for Black, POC & Minority Ethnic artists. Pioneering
Reddit user ranks how good different drugs are for making music
A reddit user has described what it’s like to make music on different types of drugs. Posting to the platform
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An unborn baby recorded an album and it’s coming out this year
An unborn baby recorded an album and it’s coming out this year. Seriously, an album from an unborn baby was
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S. Nolla – Stop In My Mind / Nu Monkey Records
S. Nolla – Stop In My Mind 05:19 124.01bpm/
Soul Des Jaguar – Sky Scraper / Darque Soul Entertainment
Soul Des Jaguar – Africa Soul 08:04 119.00bpm/ Soul Des Jaguar – Everlasting Love 08:13 117.00bpm/ Soul Des Jaguar –
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Themba – Sound Of Freedom feat. Thakzin / Armada Music
Themba – Sound Of Freedom feat Thakzin (Extended Mix) 09:59 123.04bpm/
Till Von Sein – Siegfried / Tilly Jam
Till Von Sein – Siegfried (Original Mix) 06:25 116.01bpm/
Valer den Bit – Azure / Inward Records
Valer den Bit – Azure 06:45 121.00bpm/ Valer den Bit – Azure (Pippi Ciez Reinterpretation) 06:42 120.01bpm/ Valer den Bit
Vincent Aché – Vincent Aché EP / Tambor Music
Vincent Aché – Taste of Savannah (Original Mix) 07:52 121bpm/Bmin Vincent Aché – Tribal Areas (Original Mix) 07:46 123bpm/F#min
VA – Compost Nu Jazz Selection Vol. 3 – Silent Season – Jazzy Walk – compiled & mixed by Art-D-Fact and Rupert & Mennert / Compost Records
Artisti Vari – Compost Nu Jazz Selection Vol. 3 (Continuous Mix) 01:16:56 129.98bpm/ Beanfield – Cargo 04:35 122.00bpm/ Beanfield –
Vian Pelez – Brotherhood / Memories / Groovy Riddim Records
Vian Pelez – Brotherhood 05:51 122.99bpm/ Vian Pelez – Memories 05:47 123.02bpm/
VA – The Best Of 2020 Collections, Vol.6 / Xumba Recordings
Afro Venezuelan Drums – Tambo 03:54 124.00bpm/ Afronautas – Afroeira 04:54 124.03bpm/ Albert Delgado – Afro Disiaco (Fuego Edition) 06:00
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Yulia Niko & Bombossa Brothers ft. Toto La Momposina – La Playita / Get Physical Music
Toto La Momposina, Bombossa Brothers, Yulia Niko – La Playita feat. Totó La Momposina (Extended Mix) 06:41 123bpm/Bb
Premiere: Paradox ‘Octa4’
Paradox will make debut on Sneaker Social Club next month, delivering his 195th 12” release since bursting onto the UK
LWE announces Tobacco Dock Virtual rave and gaming experience
LWE has announced a Tobacco Dock Virtual rave and gaming experience. London party and festival promoter, LWE, has announced a
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Spain will be open to tourists by spring, tourism minister says
Spain will be open to tourists by spring, the country’s tourism minister says. After Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, stated the
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Someone hacked an iPod Classic to stream from Spotify
Techy tinkerer Guy Dupont has hacked an iPod Classic to stream directly from Spotify over WiFi, and even added Bluetooth
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Nile Rodgers, Flying Lotus, SHYGIRL and more pay tribute to SOPHIE
Tributes to SOPHIE have been pouring in from all corners of the music world since the pioneering musician died in
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China’s fuming over Canadian diplomat ordering printed ‘Wu-Han’ T-shirts with Wu-Tang Clan logo
China is fuming over a Canadian diplomat reportedly ordering T-shirts with the word ‘Wu-Han’ printed in what looks like the
China’s fuming over Canadian diplomat ordering T-shirts with ‘Wu-Han’ printed in the Wu-Tang Clan logo
China is fuming over a Canadian diplomat reportedly ordering T-shirts with the word ‘Wu-Han’ printed in what looks like the
Legendary hip hop photographer Ricky Powell has died
Legendary hip hop photographer Ricky Powell has died. Powell was a pivotal figure in the hip hop scene, working regularly
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Marshall Jefferson and Byron Stingily return as Ten City with first new music in 25 years
Ten City are set to return with their first new music in 25 years. The dance group, made up of
Coachella cancelled again due to coronavirus
Coachella has been forced to cancel this year’s event. The Southern California festival was forced to postpone in April last
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Spain will open to tourists by the spring says tourism minister
Spain will open to tourists by the spring. Tourism minister Reyes Maroto said that Spain’s “priority in 2021 is to
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J Maloe Feat. TroyMusiq – Thula / Moon Rocket Music
J Maloe, TroyMusiq – Thula (Instrumental) 06:20 122bpm/D#maj J Maloe, TroyMusiq – Thula (Main Mix) 06:20 122bpm/D#min J Maloe, TroyMusiq
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