After being immersed in the Afro house scene during a decade living in Ghana, Mimmo Falcone launched MoBlack Records to help promote the sound internationally. Nearly 10 years and over 500 releases later, the label is a crucial outpost for the sound. Alongside a mix from its catalogue, Kitty Amor learns the label’s story [...]
Last month, Robbie Williams took to the stage at new White Isle venue 528 Ibiza where he performed his first ever DJ gig alongside dance group Lufthaus. Just weeks later, the former Take That frontman scrapped his electronic project after claiming that the show was “so awkward”, and that he didn’t actually know what he was doing. "So I turned [...]
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 [...]
Robert N. Griffith was a beautiful soul who was lost suddenly. He was very well know in the House Music Community and had many, many friends... He will be Missed
South African producer Black Coffee won his first award at the GRAMMY Awards’ 64th annual celebration over the weekend. The event marked the first in which the producer was nominated or selected as a winner for this award, which fell under the dance/electronic album category for his 2021-released album ‘Subconsciously’. The 12-tracker went up against other LPs such [...]
(Image credit: Technics) Technics has announced a new limited edition direct-drive turntable to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its legendary SL-1200 series. The new model is based on the SL-1200MK7, released in 2019, and features a golden anodised tonearm and an engraved serial number on the top panel. Included with each turntable is a slip mat with a gold-coloured Technics logo [...]
House Stars 5th edition Miami Music Week 2022. We wait for all of the house music lovers to rock the Ultra weekend, Saturday, March 25th,2022 at Barsecco Brickell. All producers interested in collaborating with us let's meet and talk. Special Guest: Joe Smooth, Crazibiza, Block & Crown, Carrillo /aka/ Plastik Funk, C-Fast Together all [...]
Marketing your business or DJ “brand” on social media can be essential to your success as a DJ. There are many different platforms to choose from, and each has its own strengths and weaknesses. There are many different social media platforms that DJs can use to market their DJ mixes, music production and themselves. [...]
