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Kode9’s Hyperdub has been a critical force in shaping a more diverse electronic scene, both sonically and socially. Having weathered the loss of Chicago footworker...

Fifteen might be the anniversary that it is currently celebrating, but the most important number in Hyperdub land is zero. Stylised as Ø but pronounced...

One of the first legal UK mega-raves to bring dance music culture to the masses was Fantazia. With its emphasis on spending big production budgets...

By the early ’90s, dance music in the UK was already a complex beast. US house and techno cross-pollinated with synth-pop, rare groove and soundsystem...

Photo of a ravers at a free party in a tunnel

Though arguably most prominent in the ’90s, free parties and illegal raves have never gone away. Despite the increased surveillance from authorities, passionate DJs and sound systems continue to throw events in a similar way that they always have, looking to create a sense of community and an alternative to the commodified dance mainstream. Dave Jenkins heads to a free party, and speaks to some of the illegal rave scene’s advocates about why they keep the fire burning

The quest is timeless. Swapping clues with randoms at services. The heartless pulse of the party-line’s engaged tone. The convoys, intrigue, suspense, rumours. The commitment...

alphatheta

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said the merger could “reduce innovation, choice, and access to DJ equipment and software”

The UK Government has shared the initial findings of its investigation into the ongoing proposed acquisition of Serato by Pioneer DJ’s parent company, AlphaTheta. After...

ANNA announces Global Underground mix compilation, shares single: Listen

The Lisbon-themed mix is out in June

ANNA has been enlisted to mix the 46th instalment of the Global Underground compilation series. Out in June, the two-disc mix features 38 tracks in...

Crowd safety guide for venues published by industry experts

The guide was created in response "to several high-profile incidents resulting in loss of life or serious injury"

A "groundbreaking" new crowd safety guide for venues has been published by a team of industry experts. A collaboration between the UK Crowd Management Association...

MF DOOM biography, The Chronicles of DOOM, to be published this year

The Chronicles of DOOM: Unraveling Rap’s Masked Iconoclast will also feature exclusive interviews and a behind-the-scenes look into his life

A new MF Doom biography has been announced. The book, set to be published 7th November via Faber, will chronicle the life and career of...

Shaé Universe releases new project, 'Love's Letter': Listen

"In a time where life has felt increasingly heavy, 'Love's Letter' is here to help us process all the layers from a place of love," she says of the record

UK R&B artist Shaé Universe has released a new album, 'Love's Letter'. Taking in 10 tracks, its release coincided with Valentine's Day (14th February). Conceptually...

Close up photo of Sister Bliss pulling her hood up

The track has already appeared in the DJ sets of Jamie Jones, Honey Soundsystem, Green Velvet and more

Faithless' Sister Bliss has released a new single, called 'Do It Right'. Listen to it below. Out today (Friday, 9th February) via Junkdog, the track...

Premiere: Papaphilia ‘No Path Is Forged Over The Abyss Without Meeting At The Altar’

Chinabot celebrates its fifth anniversary with a 12-track suite of experimental electronics

London-based label Chinabot celebrates its fifth anniversary this month with the release of a new compilation, titled ‘5’. Listen to Papaphilia’s ‘No Path Is Forged...

Dj Sumbody

DJ Sumbody's production company, Sumsounds Music, have confirmed he was killed in the early hours of Sunday morning 

Amapiano star Oupa John Sefoka aka DJ Sumbody has died following an alleged shooting in Johannesburg. Sefoka's production company, Sumsounds Music, confirmed he was killed...

Eden Samara releases debut album, 'Rough Night', on Local Action

It features production from Call Super, Shanti Celeste and more

Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Eden Samara has released her debut album, 'Rough Night'. Out this week through Local Action, the eight-track album, which was...

The Prodigy

The group have also released a new remix of ‘Breathe’ by Mefjus and Camo & Krooked

The Prodigy have announced a 2023 tour. "To all Prodigy warriors, we are here to tell you we are coming back to rock it live...

Coolio performing in the '90s

Coolio's manager has confirmed that the West Coast rapper died at a friend's house in L.A. last night (28th September)

Coolio, the West Coast rapper best know for his hit single 'Gangsta's Paradise, has died. He was 59 years old. No cause of death has...

Murder trial of Jam Master Jay’s alleged killer rescheduled to February 2023

A judge dismissed arguments by the two men who claimed the large gap in time — it's been two decades since the RUN-DMC DJ's death — would hurt their ability to gather evidence in support of their alibis

The murder trial of Jam Master Jay has been pushed back to next year. Originally set to start this week, on 22nd September, the trial...