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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'...

Rewiring Nairobi: ownership and electronic music in Kenya’s capital

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Rewiring Nairobi: the new era of electronic music in Kenya’s capital

East Africa’s first music technology summit, Kilele, brought together artists and industry figures from Kenya and across Africa and Europe for a series of boundary-pushing performances, discussions and collaborations. Martin Guttridge-Hewitt reports on how the event and a bubbling local underground are ushering in a new era for Nairobi’s electronic music scene

Exiting your car on the inside lane is never good. But when our taxi is rear-ended amid the mayhem of Nairobi’s Waiyaki Way, we get...

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Frank Ocean shares new music on Blonded Radio for ‘Channel Orange’ 10th anniversary

A new, 35-minute instrumental soundtracks an interview about microdosing

Frank Ocean has shared new music to mark the 10th anniversary of his debut album, 'Channel Orange'. Yesterday (July 10th), the artist included new material...

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Yung Lean and FKA Twigs team up for new music video, 'Bliss': Watch

It includes a nod to the infamous Microsoft Excel moment from Nelly & Kelly's 'Dilemma' video

Yung Lean has collaborated with FKA twigs on a new track called 'Bliss', which appears on his just-released mixtape 'Stardust'. The two artists have shared...

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Top Boy new series features music from Pa Salieu, Amaarae, Unknown T, more

The show returned to Netflix last Friday

The latest season of 'Top Boy' hit Netflix last Friday (18th March), and fans have been combing each episode to find the source of each...

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Solid Gold: How 'Music For The Jilted Generation' turned The Prodigy from rave outsiders to festival headliners

DJ Mag's new Solid Gold series revisits and examines the ongoing significance and influence of electronic albums throughout history. In our latest edition, DJ Mag regular...

The rope bridge spans a wide ravine that fades into darkness as it drops. On one side, under skies choked by smoke being belched from...

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New book on Saint Etienne tells band’s story and explores the nature of memory

Journalist Ramzy Alwakeel's upcoming book features new interviews with band members Bob Stanley, Pete Wiggs and Sarah Cracknell

A new book examines Saint Etienne's history and the way the UK band played with the concept of memory. How We Used Saint Etienne to...

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Electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire to be honoured with building at Coventry University

The new building hopes to "inspire future generations of practitioners and audiences to further their creative spirit"

The life and legacy of electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire is to be honoured with a building at Coventry University. The new Faculty of Arts...

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Swedish House Mafia release record player, music production desk and armchair with IKEA

“The design supports creating, playing, enjoying and even just setting the mood"

Swedish House Mafia have announced the release of a record player, music production desk, and armchair in collaboration with IKEA. The Swedish homeware brand are...

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New initiative, Sisters In Sound, launched for young women of colour in music

The project has been launched by Mahalia, alongside youth-led charity Small Green Shoots

Singer and songwriter Mahalia has announced the launch of a new workshop and event series, Sisters In Sound, aiming to support young women of colour...

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Dublin Digital Radio’s contemporary experimental Irish music festival, Alternating Current, returns this month

It's another carefully-curated celebration of the country's diverse experimental and electronic scenes

Dublin Digital Radio's annual city festival is back this weekend. A carefully-curated celebration of the country's diverse experimental and electronic scenes, Alternating Current returns to...

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Jamz Supernova and Conducta share music industry experiences in new podcast episode: Listen

The pair discuss how to navigate the music industry in the latest instalment of Jamz Supernova's DIY Handbook podcast

Conducta has joined Jamz Supernova on the latest episode of her DIY Handbook podcast. Available to listen to now, the podcast sees the two artists...

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Foundation launched to provide support for survivors of sexual abuse in music industry

"A safe space for those who have experienced physical, psychological and financial harm"

A foundation has been launched to provide support for survivors of sexual abuse in the music industry. Formed by former A&R executive Dorothy Carvello, the...

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Black Artist Database announces free music production masterclasses with Suzi Analogue, AceMo, more

Kessler and Zvrra are also involved in the latest series of masterclasses

Black Artist Database (B.A.D.) has unveiled details of its second series of free music production masterclasses. The new series, in association with Ableton, will kick...

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Canada's best clubs - the defining dancefloors that underpin the nation's electronic music scene

From festival-grade open-air clubs, converted industrial units and polished modern club spaces, Canada's club scene is an exciting melting pot. These are the best dancefloors...