Tragic Loss at Glastonbury: Two Men in Their 40s Pass Away Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed the heartbreaking news of the deaths of two men in their 40s at Glastonbury Festival this weekend. One of the individuals who sadly passed away is Jason Winder, a 48-year-old DJ and radio host. According to Avon & Somerset Police, Winder experienced a "medical incident" in his tent at 4:00 AM. Despite the […]
Calls Grow for Home Office to Reconsider "Shortsighted and Dangerous" Festival Drug Checking Policy Musicians, MPs, and industry figures are joining forces to urge the UK government to reconsider the Home Office's decision to implement a licensing requirement for drug-checking services at festivals. Artists such as Fatboy Slim, Billy Bragg, and Olugbenga Adelekan from Metronomy, alongside industry professionals like NTIA CEO Mike Kill and Sacha Lord, are among those signing […]
Permit Cancellation Forces Melbourne Club ATET to Permanently Close The closure of Melbourne's open-air club ATET has sparked controversy, with music director Walter Juan describing the situation as "bordering on the corrupt." The unfortunate news was announced through an online petition titled "SAVE ATET," which was launched on Sunday, June 25th. The petition expressed concerns about the beloved open-air event space in Docklands, stating that the City of Melbourne had […]
Artists Unite: Over 100 Sign Pledge to Boycott Venues Using Facial Recognition Technology Over 100 artists, including renowned guitarist Tom Morello, The Coup frontman Boots Riley, and Rage Against The Machine vocalist Zack De la Rocha, have united in a pledge to boycott venues that employ facial recognition technology. This collective action comes in response to ongoing protests led by the digital rights activist group Fight For The Future, which […]
Chicago's Legendary Nightclub "The Warehouse" Receives National Landmark Recognition The Warehouse, hailed as the birthplace of house music and once home to renowned DJ Frankie Knuckles, achieved national landmark status in an announcement last week. Established in 1977 at 206 South Jefferson Street in Chicago, Illinois, The Warehouse swiftly became a beloved destination for disco-loving Black and Latino queer communities. They would gather and dance to the eclectic sounds curated […]
17-year-old author Beau Waddell has recently released a captivating book exploring the music of Aphex Twin titled "Aphex Twin: Every Album, Every Song." Beau Waddell, a talented 17-year-old writer, has recently published a compelling book titled Aphex Twin: Every Album, Every Song, which delves into the extensive musical catalog of Aphex Twin. The track-by-track book is now available and offers a comprehensive exploration of the 30-year musical journey of Richard […]
Australian's This Never Happened Festival Implements Phone Ban on the Dancefloor A brand new three-day festival, This Never Happened, spearheaded by American producer Lane 8, is urging attendees to disconnect from their phones while on the dancefloor. This Never Happened will be making its debut in Australia next month, taking place from July 14 to 16 across three locations: Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. Upon entry, the melodic house label will […]
Aphex Twin Announces Upcoming EP 'Blackbox Life Recorder 21F' on Warp Records Renowned electronic music pioneer Aphex Twin has unveiled details about his forthcoming EP, marking his return to the music scene after a five-year hiatus. The EP's lead track, 'Blackbox Life Recorder 21F,' was initially shared on Aphex Twin's Soundcloud account earlier today (Wednesday, June 21) but was swiftly removed. However, the song has now been officially released on […]
Rumors Circulate About Spotify's Upcoming Premium Subscription Tier According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Spotify is rumored to be launching a new, more expensive subscription service by the end of 2023. The service, tentatively called 'Supremium,' is expected to offer HiFi audio quality and expanded access to audiobooks. Sources familiar with Spotify's plans have indicated that the rollout of Supremium will initially target countries outside of the United States, […]
