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Aphex Twin will not be playing in London this week

An event has named Caustic Window as a performer for its Thursday evening Braindance party, which was an early alias of Richard D. James.

Chicago street to be named after Steve Albini

The 2600-2700 block of West Belmont Avenue, which is the home of the late musician’s legendary studio Electrical Audio, will be called “Steve Albini Way”.

Experimental pioneer Sd Laika has died, family confirms

The news confirms social media rumours that had been circulating in recent weeks, with the Tri Angle Records affiliate passing away in late 2023.

New Bristol venue The Prospect Building to host Joy Orbison, Overmono, LSDXOXO and more in 2024 programme

The 25,000 sq ft warehouse is run by the team behind ION Festival and Junction 2.

Burial to soundtrack new Harmony Korine film ‘Baby Invasion’

It’s to be released via the filmmaker’s EDGLRD production collective, and will premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.

Wu-Tang Clan rapper RZA is releasing an orchestral classical album

‘A Ballet Through Mud’, made in collaboration with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, will be available from 30 August.

Aviva Studios announces Fontaines D.C., Arooj Aftab, Tinariwen and more for upcoming events season

Taking place between August and December, the schedule also includes audiovisual art experiences and music conventions.
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Black Artist Database and Moko Tottenham are hosting a Hurricane Beryl fundraiser

The event will take place at Moko Tottenham on Saturday 20 July, with DJ appearances from T Dunn, Isaac Carter, ELLADHC and more.

South London collective The Rising Sun launch new fundraiser to save their home

The community-focused artist cooperative needs to raise £200,000 to remain in their former Truman’s pub home.

DJ Flight announces first play:musik record in 14 years

‘Body Talk’ comes as a four-tracker from Newcastle-based producer Nectax.

George Musgrave’s new book contextualises the power of rap in Middle England

In ‘The England No One Cares About’, the musician-turned-academic reflects on his younger years bouncing around several suburban towns, identity on the peripheries, and using lyrics to ultimately understand himself.

Cue Points: Ivan Smagghe

This is Cue Points, a series where DJs get granular with current tracks in their sets, giving us the low-down on what makes them work.

Polifonic Puglia reveals stage splits for 2024 edition

The festival has also announced a special one-off event, Polifonic Satellite.

SAULT drop surprise album via free WeTransfer link

The album, titled ‘Acts of Faith’, features just one 32-minute long track.

Grassroots Manchester venue Partisan Collective to shut after seven years

The group have cited “rising costs” in not renewing their lease and are considering the co-operative’s future.

Nsasi: Energy Source

Nsasi’s uncompromising club music is borne out of a necessity beyond simply making people dance – it is a beacon for shared worldviews, and a symbol of resilience.

“It’s strong femme Detroit energy”: DJ Holographic in conversation with DJ Minx

In light of Pride month, two leading lights of the Motor City’s LGBTQ+ underground speak about the omnipresence of electronic music in the city’s culture.

“It was exciting, illegal and very idealistic”: DiY Sound System on 35 years of making noise

Ahead of the pioneering free party crew’s 35th anniversary celebration, two of its founders reflect on the group’s origins, Castlemorton, and their enduring anarchic spirit.

A new SOPHIE album, featuring previously unheard tracks, has been announced

Self-titled SOPHIE, it will be released via her label Transgressive, which follows a cryptic tease released on the artist’s YouTube channel on Friday.

Warp reissues an expanded version of Aphex Twin’s seminal album, ‘Selected Ambient Works Volume II’

Out on 4 October, the reissue will be available on five different formats and features two previously unreleased tracks.

Independent label Dirty Hit announces new electronic music imprint

dh2 will be headed up by George Daniel, with a launch party scheduled for 11 July at London’s Phonox.

Daytimers are hosting a day festival at London’s Horniman Museum this weekend

Celebrating South Asian music and arts, Daytimers have curated a series of DJ sets, live performances, workshops and panel talks.

“Dark, tonal and undulating”: How PJ Harvey’s London Tide score was brought to life onstage

Reflecting on their ‘London Tide’ collaboration, Musical Director Ian Ross discusses PJ Harvey’s uncompromising musical vision.

Legendary Japanese techno albums by Ken Ishii and Susumo Yokota to be reissued this year

‘Reference To Difference’ and ‘Acid Mt. Fuji’ will be re-released on vinyl on 6 September via Musicmine to celebrate 30 years since their original release.

Lunchmeat Festival announces Machinedrum, object blue, Pinch and more for 15th edition

Taking place 23-29 September in Prague, the festival features its typical heavy focus on audiovisual production.

Listen to Black Rave Culture’s playlist made to bring people together

Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.

Forever rebelling: Terre Thaemlitz in conversation with Oren Ambarchi

Ahead of their performances at the Monheim Triennale festival, we invited the two avant garde musicians to find common ground within their disparate practices.

RIP Wire: The Leeds club’s closure leaves a rich legacy and a huge void

Having just thrown its final party in the Call Lane basement, the UK has lost one of its best and most historic nighttime venues.

Speakers Corner Quartet curate a playlist from their extended family of friends and collaborators

Welcome back to Selections, a series of artist-curated playlists from those in the know.

Le Guess Who? festival announces Arooj Aftab, Crystallmess and Mabe Fratti as guest curators for 2024 edition

Taking place in Utrecht from November 7 until November 10, the first wave of the…