Serato is celebrating 25 years in DJ and music production software with the release of a limited-edition reissue of the original Serato Scratch Live Control Vinyl, which completely changed the game for DJs following its release in 2004. The “Serato Scratch Live Control Vinyl – 25th Anniversary Edition” features a pair of 12” 140g [...]
A new star is taking the dance music scene in Scotland by storm - 72-year-old Tony Morris. The retired book-keeper, who has also tried his hand at lecturing and driving a taxi, previously considered himself a failure until he discovered electronic dance music just before lockdown. He composes his songs at home - [...]
BLiM's CEO Dr. Charisse Beaumont told a London Assembly committee of a "culture of silence" and "fear" where artists and promoters avoid speaking up in the face of police and bureaucratic discrimination London's night-time economy is discriminating against Black and Brown artists and promoters in its event licensing, Black Lives in Music told a [...]
Carl Craig, Louie Vega and Seth Troxler are among the list of names offering free music bundles to fans who check their voter registration status Rave the Vote has partnered with voter registration organisation, HeadCount, to launch a campaign encouraging the US dance music community to vote in the upcoming presidential elections, set to be [...]
Members are eligible to receive quarterly ownership shares depending on how active they are. Subvert, a new marketplace for music and merchandise that aims to be fully community-owned, wants to offer a new alternative to platforms like Bandcamp. The venture, announced earlier this month, will enable artists to sell directly to their audience. [...]
The legendary house music vocalist said that the cost of treatments are mounting. Peven Everett is raising money to cover the cost of his lung cancer treatment. The Chicago house music legend launched a GoFundMe with the help of friend George Shaban on July 29th, aiming to raise $100,000. "The cost of treatments [...]
Bloomberg reports that investors are seeking to cash out of the company at a valuation of hundreds of millions of dollars. The ticketing company that acquired Boiler Room may be on the block, according to published reports. Lucas Shaw, writing for Bloomberg’s Screentime newsletter, reports that the London-based ticketing company DICE is in talks to [...]
Amapiano has taken over the world, but despite its success, some of the genre's most influential creators are not getting the rewards they deserve. In the final instalment of our three-part series documenting Amapiano's Second Wave, Jake Colvin explores how South Africa's economic conditions and exploitation from established stars are adversely affecting young producers [...]
Promoters and production agencies assess how turbulent economic conditions and shifting audience trends are impacting the industry. When London one-dayer 51st State cancelled its event last month, it became the 44th UK festival to do so in 2024. 51st State's reasons—low ticket sales, soaring operational costs and a general lull in engagement [...]
Brown was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer late last year Glitterbox is releasing an album to raise funds for Kathy Brown's chosen cancer charity, Macmillan Cancer Support. The legendary house vocalist was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which has since spread to her brain, late last year. A GoFundMe has since been set up by Brown's daughter [...]
