Uncle Waffles and DBN Gogo to headline Audiomack House debut in Johannesburg, South Africa Africa’s leading music streaming platform, Audiomack has announced the launch of its latest initiative “Audiomack House”, a platform created to connect its best performing artists and partners with audiences through a series of live shows across Africa. The event will make [...]
BYJAMES KEITH FOR COMPLEX UK Contributing Editor | Twitter: @JamesMBKeith The Black Music Summit Creative Council has just announced that next year they will be bringing the inaugural edition of the Black Music Summit to Ibiza. The news was first teased at a two-day event at Ibiza’s famous Pikes and Hï Ibiza last month that included performances from the likes of Seth [...]
A hair salon is being used as a place for LGBTQ+ members to get ready before a night out in the city WORDS: BECKY BUCKLE | PICTURE: SERGEY ASHMARIN 23 JANUARY 2023 A new scheme is trialling a safe space location for the LGBTQ+ community partying in Amsterdam. The pilot project named Dress & Dance has transformed a hair [...]
The “Art of Nightlife” is finally returning to Cambridge after nearly two decades of dormancy. ManRay, the legendary alternative underground nightclub in Central Square, is set to re-open at its new location of 40 Prospect St. on Wednesday, January 18. The venue’s new home is the former ImprovBoston comedy club, a short walk [...]
Q: James, as 2022 draws to a close, what do you want to say to your listeners? A: Stay tuned! We are just getting started!! (smiles) Honestly though, to the listeners, I want to thank you so much for all of your support for all of these years. We are where we are today because [...]
https://youtu.be/Nqb3zRU931s As of December 1, "basic tier" accounts are limited to 10 public mixes. By Terry Matthew - DECEMBER 16, 2022 Mixcloud’s CEO has stated that the platform is “not currently profitable” and has announced a new limitation on “basic tier” members, capping mixes at just [...]
PRESS RELEASE December 6, 2022 Apple Music expands its world-class lyrics experience with a new feature for fans to easily sing along to tens of millions of songs Apple Music Sing will allow fans to sing along to their favorite songs and will be available to subscribers worldwide later this month. CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced [...]
PRESENTING Mr. Realistic (USA), SylvioN (NL), DJ Q (CUR),Carmelo Carone (IT), Antonio Deep Scarano (IT), Bryan Peroni (USA), Feline (UK), Louie Balo (USA), Blayne (USA), Radikal Roy (NL), Tony Moses (IT), Tim Susa (GER), Miss Chief (UK), Kavita (UK), Wahine (USA), Greg Middleton (UK), Mercedes Martinez (USA), Lady Lago (NL), Danney Canova (NL), Fleur [...]
Interview ‘It gives me peace’: house legends Larry Heard and Robert Owens on winning their Trax legal battle Lauren Martin ‘I know how things can seem insurmountable’ … Larry Heard (left) and Robert Owens. Composite: PYMCA/Universal Images Group/Getty Images; Boaz Arad A successful copyright action against their former label means the celebrated producers can reclaim their back catalogue [...]
Wez Saunders takes over Defected with full acquisition Wez Saunders has acquired dance label and music group Defected, Music Week can reveal. The independent label was launched in 1999 by Simon Dunmore. Following the management buyout by the MD, Saunders has now become CEO of the group. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Documents lodged at Companies [...]