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NikNak announces new album, ‘Ireti’, on Accidental Records

The Leeds-based turntablist describes her new album, out in May: "If there was a Black Blade Runner, this would be the soundtrack"

NikNak is releasing her next album, 'Ireti', in May. Listen to the single 'You Were Supposed To Be Good', featuring Grifton Forbes Amos and Cassie...

Photo of Olson behind the decks in a hazy club with purple and green lights

Olson debuts on Leeds label LOFS with 5 cuts of immersive and oceanic ambient with an introspective core

Olson will release his latest EP, ‘Halogen’, next week via Leeds-based imprint LOFS. Listen exclusively to ‘M6 Mystics’ below. Following a string of emotionally-charged club...

Leeds' Sheaf St venue to close with immediate effect

Real estate development in the surrounding area "has had a devastating impact on our trade", the Southbank café, bar and events space said in its closure announcement

Leeds venue Sheaf St has shut its doors. The café, bar and events space announced the permanent closure with "immediate effect" in a statement on...

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Soul Mass Transit System return to Gimme A Break Records with four UKG-inspired club scorchers on the ‘Real Love’ EP

Soul Mass Transit System are set to release a brand new EP, ‘Real Love’, later this month. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Real Love...

Photo of the late MF Doom wearing his mask

The NHS trust has acknowledged that there were “missed opportunities” during his treatment

Leeds Teaching Hospitals, an NHS Trust that runs St. James University Hospital, has apologised to MF DOOM’s family after being questioned about the quality of...

MF DOOM poses in his face mask

The late rapper died in St. James' University Hospital in Leeds in October 2020 after having a rare adverse reaction to blood pressure medication

An inquest into the death of MF DOOM has heard of concerns about the way the rapper was treated before his death in 2020. DOOM...

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"I hope it can bring people together like music does, especially in these times of division," says founder Myles Greenwood

A new mobile record store has opened on a canal boat in West Yorkshire. A self-described "floating record shop and cafe canal boat", Rubber Ducky...

NikNak Sankofa

The Leeds-based DJ and producer is also embarking on a UK tour

NikNak has announced a new album, 'Sankofa', which will be released on 1st July. Billed as an "immersive turntablism-produced" record, the Leeds-based artist's latest outing...

A shot of the crowd at Mint festival

DJ Mag will host a full stage takeover with The Martinez Brothers, Seth Troxler, Fleur Shore and more

Mint Festival has announced the full line-up for its 2022 edition. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Leeds festival, Mint is set to return to...

For 30 years, Dave Beer has presided over Back To Basics: the Leeds club event that has grown into a global institution thanks to its...

The world has many famous clubs and thousands of influential characters, but only the most iconic are inseparably linked. Larry Levan’s Paradise Garage, David Mancuso’s...

"Entry into the health system needs to be easy and user-friendly"

The family of late UK DJ Alex T — real name Alex Theodossiadis — has received an apology from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as...

It also features contributions by Mel B, Paul O'Grady, Boy George and more

A Kickstarter campaign is raising funds for a new photobook celebrating ‘90s queer clubbing in the North of England.

Out & About With Linden by...

In this month's brand focus, DJ Mag speaks with Freddie Herring about his Leeds-based, club-inspired apparel line: etha ravewear

Every raver has a story about how they found their place on the dancefloor. Leeds-based Freddie Herring, who runs rave-inspired apparel brand Etha Ravewear, found...

The platform launched in October 2020 and all shows so far have been recorded remotely 

A new independent radio station based in Leeds, alto radio, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for a studio site. 

To date, all...

Leeds-based rapper ATO uses music to reflect on his life and show an alternative side to the London-centric perception of Black Britishness. Ahead of his...

It all began with Pokémon. A digital world of endless exploration, it’s a common place for kids to lose themselves entirely; a fantasy of bright...

Get acquainted with Leeds-based DJ, sound artist, radio host and activist, Sayang

With a mix of turbocharged jungle, footwork, R&B, dubstep and more, Zhao Dai Beijing resident and Equaliser co-founder Slowcook shakes up the Fresh Kicks series

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Leeds’ Sable Radio has launched their first mentorship and training programme, ReSound, for young Black people looking to enter the world of broadcasting.

Designed to...

The courses will comprise of Ableton tuition and mentorship

Mint Warehouse is set to launch online DJ and production courses.

1000-capacity Mint Warehouse, opened in 2012 by the owners of the Leeds' now-defunct Mint Club...

 The 10,000 square foot venue will host electronic music and multi-disciplinary events 

A new venue is set to open in Leeds early next year.

Testbed, a 10,000 square foot industrial space, is located on the Southbank at...