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Kendrick Lamar’s ‘We Cry Together’ video qualifies for Oscar nomination

The six-minute short film, co-starring Zola's Taylour Paige, had a limited run at LA's Laemmle Royal Theater earlier this summer, sealing its eligibility for consideration in the Best Live Action Short Film category

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘We Cry Together’ video has qualified for an Oscar nomination following a short run of theatre screenings in LA. The 'We Cry Together'...

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Br3nya shares new single, ‘Kumasi’: Listen

“Kumasi represents a metaphorical journey of my recent life experiences and the journey of rediscovering myself"

London-based British-Ghanian artist Br3nya has shared a new single, 'Kumasi'. Check it out below. The track marks the critically acclaimed UK rapper's return to the...

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SHERELLE details workshops for BEAUTIFUL x AIAIAI academy for queer and BIPOC artists

PinkPantheress, Lil Silva, Mura Masa, LCY and more will guest in the workshop series

SHERELLE has unveiled further details of the recently launched academy initiative by her BEAUTIFUL label and Danish audio firm AIAIAI. Announced back in May, the...

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Missy Elliott to be honoured with street name in Virginia hometown

A street in Portsmouth, Virginia's entertainment district will be called Missy Elliott Boulevard

Missy Elliott is set to be honoured with her own street name. A few months on from being recognised with her own star on the...

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Spotify launches site selling tickets to live events

Tickets for seven events are currently available to buy via the new website

Spotify has launched a new website to sell concert tickets directly to fans, Pitchfork reports Launched on Wednesday, August 10th, the streaming giant launched a...

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DJ Jayhood launches GoFundMe after fire destroys home

The Jersey club VIP lost his studio equipment, songs and files, along with clothes and other items in the fire

DJ Jayhood has launched a GoFundMe following the destruction of his home due to a fire. "With a heavy heart I’m asking for any donations...

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Armin van Buuren shares 10-minute meditation and mindfulness routine: Listen

"I recorded this meditation for others to practice to so that they, as well, may find balance"

Armin van Buuren has shared a 10-minute guided meditation and mindfulness routine. The recording, which is available to listen to and download from Insight Timer...

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New BBC radio series explores the history of drum & bass

Featuring DJ Storm, DJ Flight, Doc Scott, High Contrast, Calibre, Nia Archives and more

A new BBC radio series is set to broadcast from next month, charting the history of drum & bass, from grassroots through to stadium-filling headline...

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Equiknoxx, Dennis Bovell, Shy One, more contribute to Carnival-themed cassette mix series

London-based label 404 eros kicks off the multi-sensory series with a new Equiknoxx mixtape, out now

There's a new cassette mix series dedicated to the energy of London's Notting Hill Carnival. The Carnival Lost Tapes comes from London-based label and DJ...

Little Simz, Kojey Radical, Nova Twins shortlisted for Mercury Prize 2022

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Little Simz, Kojey Radical, Joy Crookes shortlisted for Mercury Prize 2022

Harry Styles, Wet Leg and Nova Twins also claimed a spot on the shortlist

The shortlist for the 2022 Mercury Prize is in. The annual title awarded to the best album by a British or Irish musician is partnering...

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Amaliah, Club Fitness and Reece Spooner set for Fiasco! party at Pickle Factory

The East-London queer party returns for the first time since lockdowns began

East-London queer party Fiasco! returns this month with a party in Pickle Factory, featuring sets from Amaliah, Club Fitness and founder Reece Spooner. Taking place...

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Secretsundaze announces live ensemble show at London's Southbank Centre

The show will see a vocalist and live band reimagine key tracks from the long-running party's history

London promoters, DJs, producers and label owners Secretsundaze will celebrate 20 years of parties with a live ensemble show at Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall...

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Homobloc announces Róisín Murphy, Honey Dijon, I. JORDAN, more for Depot Mayfield party

The LGBTQ+-focused event returns for its third year this November

Homobloc, the LGBTQ+-focused marathon party from promoter Homoelectric, is returning to Manchester's Depot Mayfield venue for its third year this November. The 14-hour party, scheduled...

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Nationwide initiative launches to connect independent venues with local communities

The programme will host daytime music-based events for "underserved communities and those living in areas of low arts engagement"

A new UK initiative aims to strengthen the relationships between independent venues and their surrounding communities. Independent Venue Community, from the team behind Independent Venue...

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Spotify acquires viral online music game, Heardle

“We are always looking for innovative and playful ways to enhance music discovery and help artists reach new fans”

Spotify has acquired Heardle, the Wordle-inspired viral online music game which sees players tasked with guessing a song in six attempts based on its opening...