Black Artist Database will release its new compilation, 'Synergy Vol. 2', this week. Have an exclusive first listen to mi-el’s ‘Atlantic’ below. The London DJ...
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London’s mi-el serves up a slice of tough, shapeshifting techno for Black Artist Database’s new compilation
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'Synergy Vol. 2' is out on 5th April
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Yazmin Lacey, Niks, Midland, Eliza Rose, DJ Paulette, and Jamz Supernova, are just some of the names performing at the March protest
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Saffron and Black Artist Database announce collaborative series of online music production workshops
Guest hosts include B.A.D. co-founder NIKS alongside Coco Em and [M]
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The Black Artist Database co-founder hits the sweet spot between tough techno propulsion and wiggly melodic euphoria on her second-ever solo release
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The release of the EP follows the Malawian artists' contribution to Black Artist Database's debut compilation
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Lyric Hood broke through in 2016 as one half of Floorplan alongside her father, Robert Hood, and has gone on to shine as a solo artist too, releasing triumphant house and techno productions on M-Plant. DJ Holographic has made her mark as part of Detroit’s new wave; known for her deep-digging sets, her 2021 ‘Detroit Love’ mix compilation was nominated for a DJ Mag Best of North America award. Here, as part of our article series celebrating the artists on Black Artist Database's debut compilation, they talk about how their spirituality influences their artistry
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Following the path of so many DJs before them, London’s Amaliah and B.A.D co-founder NIKS have both started to produce their own music in recent years. The former has released invigorating, hybrid club tracks via her Borne Fruits label, Nehza Records and Earful Of Wax, while the latter drops her debut track via the new ‘Synergy’ compilation. Here, as part of our series celebrating the artists on Black Artist Database's debut compilation, they discuss their production journeys
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Born and raised in Malawi, and having spent time living in South Africa and the USA, Chmba’s sound takes influence from these international experiences. Here, as part of our series celebrating the artists on Black Artist Database's debut compilation, Christine Kakaire speaks to Chmba about how travel can affect identity, supporting women through the Tiwale organisation, and balancing music with community activism
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This week, Black Artist Database launches its new label with a compilation of club-ready tracks made by Black women from around the world. Here, kicking off a series of articles and interviews with featured artists, Christine Kakaire speaks to curators NIKS and Tanya Akinola about its inception, and building a new home for Black artists to release their music
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The first track, ‘Badness, Can't Work’, is the debut release from co-founder NIKS
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The three-day festival will take place at a secret location in Norfolk
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In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, NIKS spotlights ‘90s techno, vocal house and percussive club bangers
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Kessler and Zvrra are also involved in the latest series of masterclasses
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A Carl Cox Virtual Q&A, Black Artist Database, Jaguar & Jamz Supernova and more have confirmed for the event
AVA London has revealed the full programme for its 2022 conference.
Taking place at South London venue Printworks on 18th March, the team behind Belfast's...
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Black-owned music organisations, radio stations and record labels are helping to create vital platforms for Black producers and DJs who’ve been held back by systemic...
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Black creatives are encouraged to create a profile and share their portfolio through the new project
Black Artist Database has launched a new platform, called Black Creative Database.
With Black Artist Database having initially launched as Black Bandcamp in June 2020...
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October is Black History Month in the UK. Ria Hylton spotlights a range of electronic music-related events on and offline taking place throughout the month...
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Loraine James, rRoxymore, Russell E.L. Butler, and KMRU are all involved
Black Artist Database (B.A.D.) has launched a series of free production masterclasses for aspiring Black artists, in association with Ableton.
The series will run through...
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The platform, formerly known as Black Bandcamp, relaunched on 5th May with a new website
Black Artist Database (B.A.D.) has relaunched as a significantly expanded platform, with a number of new initiatives to help people search for, contact and directly...