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Permit Cancellation Forces Melbourne Club ATET to Permanently Close

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 […]

June 28, 2023

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Artists Unite: Over 100 Sign Pledge to Boycott Venues Using Facial Recognition Technology

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 […]

June 27, 2023

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Chicago’s Legendary Nightclub “The Warehouse” Receives National Landmark Recognition

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 […]

June 27, 2023

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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.”

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 […]

June 25, 2023

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Australian’s This Never Happened Festival Implements Phone Ban on the Dancefloor

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 […]

June 25, 2023

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Aphex Twin Announces Upcoming EP ‘Blackbox Life Recorder 21F’ on Warp Records

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 […]

June 25, 2023

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Rumors Circulate About Spotify’s Upcoming Premium Subscription Tier

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, […]

June 25, 2023

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MDMA Reportedly Causes White Supremacist to Abandon Extremist Views

MDMA Reportedly Causes White Supremacist to Abandon Extremist Views According to a report by the BBC, a white supremacist named Brendan from the United States is said to have relinquished his "extremist views" after participating in a clinical study involving MDMA. In February 2020, Brendan joined a clinical trial led by Harriet de Wit, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral science at the University of Chicago. The double-blind study aimed […]

June 25, 2023

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Pollen Accused of Unauthorized Payments Amounting to $3.2 Million Before Collapse

Pollen Accused of Unauthorized Payments Amounting to $3.2 Million Before Collapse A recent BBC Three documentary titled "Crashed: $800m Festival Fail" has shed light on the downfall of Pollen, a start-up events company that went into administration last summer. According to BBC Three, Pollen allegedly took unauthorized payments totaling $3.2 million from customers just months before its collapse in August 2022. Former Pollen staff, as detailed in a report seen […]

June 25, 2023

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