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Tileyard
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There’s a new hardware synth and music studio instrument show in London

GearFest UK is taking place at Tileyard on July 2nd

GearFest UK is a new exhibition and demo event taking place at Tileyard in King’s Cross, London, showcasing the best of hardware synths, drum machines...

Ferry Corsten knighted
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Ferry Corsten knighted by Dutch King for contribution to country’s music industry

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
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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
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New exhibition explores the power of music on human emotions and memories

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
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Idris Elba to “lean away” from acting to focus on electronic music

"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
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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...

Frank Ocean's new Apple Music 1 show, Homer, continues with Nick Léon
Frank Ocean's new Apple Music 1 show, Homer, continues with Nick Léon

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
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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
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Live music revenue fell by almost 30% in 2021, new report shows

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...
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How Kate Bush’s ‘Hounds Of Love’ influenced the evolution of electronic music

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
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New music streaming platform, Marine Snow, pays artists upfront for exclusive tracks

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
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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...

VIRGIN RECORDS: DJ MAG STAFF REVEAL THE FIRST MUSIC THEY BOUGHT

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
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Eliza Rose's ‘B.O.T.A (Baddest Of Them All)’ with Interplanetary Criminal claims historic No.1 spot in UK charts

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
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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...