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Ferry Corsten knighted

Corsten is the third Dutch DJ to be knighted following Armin Van Buuren in 2011 and Tiësto in 2003

Trance legend Ferry Corsten has been knighted by the Dutch King for his contribution to the country’s music industry. "I’m extremely honoured to have been...

Electronic music collective, eastbloc sound alliance, releases compilation for queer Ukrainian aid

It includes tracks by Vladislav Delay, Avtomat, Lighght, ulla and more

Anti-fascist electronic music collective eastbloc sound alliance has released a 64-track compilation in aid of humanitarian and queer feminist organisations working to help those in...

Turn It Up exhibition music and emotions

A special live date will see Giant Swan, Aja, and Manchester-based talent Abena and Izzy Bolt contribute exclusive audio visual work

A new exhibition exploring the power of music on human emotions and memories opens next month at Manchester's Museum of Science + Industry. Running from...

djidris

"This is what I’m doing, and I’m going to do it. Some will love it and some will hate it," he said

Idris Elba has revealed plans to move away from acting to focus more on making electronic music. The English actor, who has starred in shows...

New publication, SEEN, aims to "counter the London-centric narrative” of music journalism

Swing Ting's Balraj Samrai, See My World's Tunde Adekoya and journalist Kamila Rymajdo launch their new Manchester-based print magazine this weekend at the Bound Art Book Fair

A new publication aims to challenge the status quo of UK-based music journalism. SEEN is based in Manchester and run by three experienced music industry...

The Miami DJ and producer has provided a guest mix for the second instalment of the radio show

Frank Ocean has tapped up Miami DJ and producer Nick León to guest on the latest episode of his new radio show series, Homer. The...

Misogyny in music industry is "endemic", requires urgent action, WEC warns

The UK Parliament committee said the "boys club" of the music industry persists despite increased participation by women and recommended reforms like nixing NDAs

A new report by the UK Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has confirmed "endemic" misogyny in the music industry and urges government and industry bodies...

Boomtown festival

Despite the partial return of concerts in 2021

Live music revenue fell by almost 30% in 2021, according to a new report published by the UK’s Performance Rights Organisation PRS for Music. Some...

Released in 1985, Kate Bush's iconic fifth album, 'Hounds Of Love', saw her perfecting her experiments in sampling technology, drum machines and synthesizers, and opening...

There is a tendency to view electronic music pioneers as outliers working on the edges of the musical landscape, undiscovered geniuses blazing a trail that...

Marine Snow

The "digital oasis for vivid music lovers" showcases music from the likes of AceMo and DJ Earl

A new music streaming platform called Marine Snow offers to pay artists upfront for exclusive tracks. Self-described as "a digital oasis for vivid music lovers"...

New community ownership initiative launched to protect the UK’s grassroots music venues

According to Music Venue Trust, 93% of the UK's grassroots music venues are tenants with an average of 18 months remaining on their lease

Music Venue Trust is launching a new endeavour to 'Own Our Venues' in an attempt to provide stability and longevity to live music venues. An...

Embarrassing bangers & regrettable records inside...

We all remember the first music we bought, right? Whether it was wax, cassette tape, CD or er... MP3, there's little doubt that your first...

Eliza Rose by BBC

It's the first time a female DJ has topped the Official UK Singles Chart in over two decades

Eliza Rose and Interplanetary Criminal’s summer dance anthem, ‘B.O.T.A (Baddest Of Them All)’, has reached No. 1 in the Official UK Singles Charts. Knocking Scottish...

DJ Premier releases music video for 'Remy Rap feat. Remy Ma & Rapsody': Watch

The track is taken from the hip-hop hero's recent 'DJ Premier: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1' EP

DJ Premier has release a music video for 'Remy Rap feat. Remy Ma & Rapsody'. Watch it below. The visual is the first to accompany...

SBTRKT shares teaser for first new music in six years, Bodmin Moor: Watch

The new project's 'prequel' trailer is directed by Pulse Films' The Rest and stars Seyan Patel and Sex Education's Chaneil Kular

SBTRKT has shared a taster of his first new music in six years. Watch the teaser for 'Bodmin Moor' below. It's unclear if 'Bodmin Moor'...