**This article was originally published on June 2, 2021 What is house music? It’s an eternal question — one that’s kept musicologists’ conferences and pub arguments going for decades. In one sense, it’s simple: it’s the music that Frankie Knuckles played in Chicago’s Warehouse club in the mid 1980s, and everything that’s flowed from that. Or [...]
Kevin Aviance is one of the most iconic ballroom artists of all time, still leading the movement today. From Diana Ross to Kevin JZ Prodigy, he charts the history of a genre shaped by New York's queer underground. Kevin Aviance almost never made it in the ballroom scene. In the early '90s, when the [...]
Tomorrowland 2025’s new main stage has reportedly been constructed using parts from Metallica’s recent tour. As part of an urgent overnight effort, elements from the band’s WorldWired stage and touring rig were used to help build the “alternative setup for Tomorrowland’s beloved main stage”, which was destroyed in a fire earlier this week. According to reports from Belgian news [...]
The Bed-Stuy club reopens 1st August with a month of shows featuring Saunderson, Joey Beltram and more. New York club Paragon will reopen in August. Confirming the news today (16th July), the Bed-Stuy club – which was forced to close its doors in April due to rising costs – announced that it had been given a “generous lifeline” from [...]
A lack of venues in cities like Los Angeles is hurting promoters who have no choice but to adopt a DIY approach. Electronic music is rooted in a DIY spirit. Parties in remote fields, factories, residential units and other unconventional locations are a historically critical component of underground nightlife, embraced by promoters who proudly [...]
Chosen Few DJ’s Terry Hunter, Mike Dunn, Wayne Williams, Jessie Saunders, Alan King, and Tony and Andre Hatchett. CHICAGO (WGN) — It’s now one of the most anticipated events of “Summertime Chi,” but it started as a small outdoor get-together with a little music, for family and friends. Terry Hunter and Mike Dunn are two [...]
The South African amapiano star collaborates with Royal Musiq, CowBoii, Xduppy and Uncool MC on the new clip, directed by Kmane Uncle Waffles' latest single 'Zenzele', with Royal Musiq, CowBoii, Xduppy and Uncool MC, has a new music video. Watch the clip below. The South African amapiano star led the creative direction for the video, [...]
Gene Farris is not just a DJ. He is a living legend whose story embodies passion, patience, and the unstoppable power of dreams. From his early days in Chicago’s underground scene to performing on the biggest stages worldwide, Farris has spent nearly four decades transforming dance floors and inspiring new generations of artists. When [...]
Ciara Power and co-founder Sunil Sharpe present a thorough look at the state of Ireland's scene, where 84% of clubs have closed since 2000 Give Us The Night – the advocacy group co-founded by Dublin DJ Sunil Sharpe – has published a new in-depth report on Ireland's nightlife industry and club culture. The new research, [...]
More than a store, this year marks the 50th anniversary of the iconic NYC establishment — and one of America’s most legendary DJ stores. New York City – In 1975, when Joseph Bechor founded the original Rock And Soul store in Manhattan, Gotham was having a tough time, even seeking federal assistance. It was the [...]