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Daft Punk is dead, long live Daft Punk: the limits of a brand beyond the band
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Daft Punk is dead, long live Daft Punk: the limits of a brand beyond the band

Daft Punk split up three years ago, but thanks to a near-constant stream of archival video releases, album reissues, merch drops and more, the robots feel more present than ever. But what are the limits to one of dance music's most iconic acts' prolific post-split existence? Will it start to wear thin? And what does it all say about the brand-focused and content-driven ecosystem we find ourselves in today? Ben Cardew dives in

Daft Punk died twice. On 9th September 1999, according to legend, a studio accident killed off the real-life Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, leaving...

Album of the Month: Huerco S. ‘Plonk’
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Album of the Month: Huerco S. ‘Plonk’

Huerco S. returns to Incienso with a landmark album of strange, cascading beats inspired by trap, drill and a childhood love of cars

You probably think of Huerco S. as an ambient artist, reluctant poster child of the mid-2010s ambient resurgence. His 2016 album ‘For Those Of You...

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Michael Bibi: 'DJs play some of their best sets at after parties'

DJ Mag Ibiza catches up with Solid Grooves founder Michael Bibi about the party's Thursday residency at DC-10

Solid Grooves has taken over Thursdays at DC-10 this summer, bringing the likes of Butch, DJ W!ld, Lauren Lo Sung, Oliver Huntemann, Magda and Seth...
During the coronavirus pandemic, here’s how you can support nightclubs and music venues
Threads Radio evicted from studio, announces temporary remote programming
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Threads Radio evicted from studio, announces temporary remote programming

The radio station is looking into options for a new studio

Tottenham-based online radio station Threads Radio has been evicted from its studio. The eviction means that the station has been forced to cease all live...

Minimoog Model D 2022
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Moog’s iconic Minimoog Model D is back in production

With a host of modifications 

Moog's iconic Minimoog Model D has entered production again, marking the imminent return of a legendary synthesiser that has helped shape electronic music. Considered by...

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Premiere: Zequenx ‘Retrograde’

Indian label Qilla Records celebrates its 100th release with a compilation of hyperactive rave hybrids from across the globe. Listen to Zequenx’s acid-tinged contribution, ‘Retrograde’, now

Indian label Qilla Records is celebrating 100 releases with new compilation, ‘Chakravyūh’, out next week. Have an exclusive first listen to Zequenx’s contribution, ‘Retrograde’, below...

Watch a new documentary on jungle and drum & bass’ early days
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Watch a new documentary on jungle and drum & bass’ early days

The Rest Is History: The Early Days of Jungle & Drum 'n' Bass is available now

A new documentary on the formative years of jungle and drum & bass has been released at select UK cinemas and via the VOD service...

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HoneyLuv announces hometown headline show with DJ Mag Presents in Cleveland

“I am so excited to be able to share this moment with all my family and friends that still live there,” HoneyLuv shared

DJ Mag Presents is heading to Cleveland, Ohio, next month for a hometown show headlined by HoneyLuv. Joined by support from local talent Larichess &...

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LimeWire is returning as an NFT platform

The once-defunct file sharing service will now be a music-focused NFT marketplace

LimeWire is returning as an NFT (non-fungible token) platform. The peer-to-peer file-sharing software, which was used largely for downloading illegal MP3s in the '00s, is...

Hagan releases debut album, 'Textures', via Python Syndicate: Listen
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Hagan releases debut album, 'Textures', via Python Syndicate: Listen

Bryte and Griffit Vigo are among the guest artists who've contributed to the record

Hagan has released his debut album, 'Textures'. Listen below. Out now through Python Syndicate, the 11-track record features contributions from Bryte, Griffit Vigo, Aymos and...

Homobloc announces Róisín Murphy, Honey Dijon, I. JORDAN, more for Depot Mayfield party
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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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Premiere: EMÆNUEL ‘Salt Heart’

Glaswegian label Redstone Press bring together buzzy newcomers and roster mainstays on a new compilation celebrating Scotland-based electronic talent. Hear EMÆNUEL’s experimental contribution ‘Salt Heart’ now

Redstone Press are releasing a new V/A compilation, ‘Feeling Everything, All At Once’, later this week. Have an exclusive first listen to emænuel’s contribution, ‘Salt...

Bijou Film Festival and Elements Oakland celebrate Black and queer roots of house music with Juneteenth event series
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Bijou Film Festival and Elements Oakland celebrate Black and queer roots of house music with Juneteenth event series

The events will celebrate what organisers called "Black Fantastic Otherness, a term that highlights the unique otherness that we possess as Black people around the globe"

This Juneteenth, the Black and queer roots of house music will be celebrated with a series of events in Oakland, California. Across June 17th-18th, the...

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Overmono remix The Streets’ ‘Turn The Page’: Listen

Dark garage drama and junglist snares transform a classic 

Overmono have remixed The Streets' 'Turn The Page'. You can listen to the track below. Set to land in July, pre-orders are available now through...