Posts by Jasmine Kent-Smith (@jasmine_ks?lang=en )

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Scuffed Recordings announces artist development scheme for women and non-binary producers

The six-month programme will include production lessons from India Jordan, LCY, Elkka and Nikki Nair

Arca releases new project Madre

The four-track project features a collaboration with London-based cellist Oliver Coates

Loshh drops Udoma Janssen-directed video for new track FAJI

Starring Loshh’s mother, the video tells a story of oppression, identity and perseverance

Mixtape Club launches with new mix from Ariel Zetina

Local Action and Finn have shared the first release of their new mixtape series

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Ryuichi Sakamoto has been diagnosed with rectal cancer

The composer revealed that he’s now undergoing treatment

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Radiohead, Brian Eno and Jayda G say UK government has “failed” musicians in open letter

Over 100 artists have signed a letter to the government criticising the post-Brexit UK-EU negotiations for musicians

Wu-Lu explores life in South in this new video

The south London producer and multi-instrumentalist’s new visual premieres today on Crack Magazine

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Trump pardons Lil Wayne and Kodak Black during final hours in office

The artists were just two of over 140 individuals who received pardons or commutations during the outgoing president’s last minute clemency spree

Unum Festival unveils line-up for 2021 edition

Ricardo Villalobos, Sonja Moonear, tINI and more have been confirmed for the Albanian festival

New bursary programme launched to support Black, Asian and diverse artists

Rip It Up will provide 10 young and aspiring artists or industry professionals with mentoring, support, training and more over the course of six months

Radiohead’s demo tape from their school band days is up for auction

The cassette features previously unheard material from the band

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Aaliyah estate shares update on releasing discography to streaming platforms

The estate says it’s “working diligently to protect what is in [its] control”

Phil Spector, US producer jailed for murder, dies aged 81

Spector died in prison following his 2009 conviction for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson

This new compilation collects audio fragments from London pirate radio history

London Pirate Radio Adverts 1984​​-​​1993, Vol. 1 is out now on Death Is Not The End. We speak to label founder Luke Owen

Sunday Mix: Mor Elian

Mor Elian channels the downtempo stylings of her Alloy Sea alias

Listen to a new 100 gecs remix of Linkin Park’s One Step Closer

‘One Step Closer’ (100 gecs Reanimation) is the first in a new series of ‘Hybrid Theory’ remixes.

Bicep release gripping David Bertram-directed visual for Saku

Lifted from their forthcoming album ‘Isles’, premiering exclusively on Crack Magazine

Mary Anne Hobbs shares Dubstep Warz at 15 radio special

The presenter celebrated the 15th anniversary of the iconic Breezeblock broadcast on her BBC Radio 6 Music show earlier today

The 2021 Grammy Awards have been postponed until March

The awards ceremony was originally scheduled to take place on 31 January

UK music venues can apply for new government grants of up to £9,000

A £4.6 billion relief package for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors was announced this week following the UK’s return to national lockdown measures

UK Music warns festivals could be cancelled this summer

A new report calls for government support and outlines key strategies on how to restart the live music industry

Lava La Rue, Jockstrap and Arp Frique confirmed for ESNS 2021

Eurosonic Noorderslag 2021 takes place this month

Cambridge University to publish book on video game music

Games like The Last of Us and Super Mario Galaxy, plus topics such as chiptunes and game music concerts, are discussed in the new book

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Thom Yorke pays tribute to “genius” MF DOOM

The Radiohead frontman paid tribute to the pioneering artist in a social media post last weekend

Sama’ Abdulhadi released on bail following arrest over West Bank event

The Palestinian DJ is now back with her family following her arrest on 27 December

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Palestinian DJ Sama’ arrested over event at historic West Bank site

A petition has been launched calling for her immediate release following an arrest on 27 December

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Grimes announces Miss Anthropocene remix album

Channel Tres, Richie Hawtin, Modeselektor and more have contributed to Miss Anthropocene Rave Edition

Kelsey Lu, Yves Tumor, Kelly Moran and Moses Boyd team up for new track

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Sunday Mix: Yamaneko

Uplifting new age and electronic transcendence from the ambient wizard

Christmas Special – Mixed By Cyrus Bayandor

An all killer, no (stocking) filler yuletide offering from the touring musician and Christmas mix aficionado