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YouTube creator Brick Technology has made a drum machine out of Lego

Hear Blur’s 'Song 2' and Taylor Swift’s 'Shake It Off' faithfully recreated on the Lego machine

YouTube creator Brick Technology has made a drum machine crafted entirely out of Lego Technic pieces. The fully operational drum sequencer, which draws from a...

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Nile Rodgers gets asteroid named after him for his 70th birthday

The potato-shaped Nilerodgers asteroid is located about 300 million miles away from earth

Nile Rodgers has had an asteroid named after him to mark the occasion of his 70th birthday. As Rolling Stone reports, Rodgers' friend Simon Lowery...

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Avicii's family sells 75% of music rights to Pophouse Entertainment

The family said the company has provided a "concrete concept and proposal for the long-term care and development of Tim's musical heritage"

Avicii's family has sold 75% of his music rights to Pophouse Entertainment, who are based in Stockholm. In a statement shared today by the late...

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US vinyl sales rise 22% in first half of 2022

“Music lovers clearly can’t get enough of the high-quality sound and tangible connection to artists"

US vinyl sales rise by 22% in the first half of 2022, according to RIAA's mid-year music revenue report. The number of vinyl records shipped...

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New London club HERE at Outernet announces full opening season programme

Daniel Avery, Floating Points, Amaliah and more are set for the new 25,000-square-foot venue in Soho

New London club HERE at Outernet has revealed its full opening season programme. Officially opened on Friday, 9th September with Annie Mac's Before Midnight club...

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Fatboy Slim releases 20th anniversary Big Beach Boutique deluxe box set

He is also currently working on a new documentary to celebrate the anniversary of the momentous event

Fatboy Slim has released a deluxe box set celebrating the 20th anniversary of the infamous Big Beach Boutique Party. On 13th July 2002, more than...

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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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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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...

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Fatboy Slim celebrates 20th anniversary of Brighton Big Beach Boutique with deluxe box set

The box set comprises audio and a DVD of the original show, a new DJ mix and a hardback book

Fatboy Slim is releasing a boxset to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the infamous Big Beach Boutique party. On 13th July 2002, more than 250,000...

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The Chemical Brothers rumoured for Glastonbury 2022 secret set

Will the legendary duo pop up at Arcadia at 11pm on Friday night?

There are rumours of a Chemical Brothers secret set at Glastonbury 2022 this weekend. With slots on the likes of the Park Stage and John...

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Four Tet, aka KH, releases 3LW-sampling 'Looking At Your Pager' on Ministry of Sound: Listen

The much-anticipated release of Kieran Hebden's latest club smash is finally here

Four Tet has released a new track under his KH alias. Check it out below. Out today, the release of 'Looking At Your Pager' was...

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SONOS adds voice control and announces new speakers

The new offering includes an affordable soundbar and colourful range of Roam speakers

SONOS has launched a new voice control system for its speak range, allowing users to control their music, including SONOS Radio and streaming apps, using...

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US synth pioneers Oberheim make a comeback after 35 years

"A new chapter is about to begin"

Pioneering US synth makers Oberheim Electronics are set to make a comeback this year after ceasing operations 35 years ago. Toasting their return over a...

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Hardwell to return from hiatus to close Ultra Miami mainstage 2022

A report by Billboard suggests the Dutch DJ is back after a four-year break

Hardwell is set to return from hiatus by closing Ultra Miami 2022, according to a report by Billboard. Four years on from announcing a break...