KOKO to host Kerri Chandler residency

The house music producer and DJ will host his Kaoz Theory label residency as part of KOKO Electronic in February 2023

Renowned composer Angelo Badalamenti has died

The American composer passed away of natural causes on Sunday (11 December), aged 85

Mica Levi releases new track Skunk Boy. via Dean Blunt’s World Music label

The new track from the London-based musician, producer and composer surfaced online last Friday (9 December)

Jazz Café announces 2023 UK R&B ones-to-watch showcase

Intro: R&B Edition is set to take place at the London venue on 25 January

Little Simz’ new Inflo-produced album NO THANK YOU is out today

As with her previous two releases, Inflo – aka SAULT – produced Little Simz’ new ten-track album, which she announced last week

SZA samples Björk on new album S.O.S.

Today (9 December) SZA has released her long-awaited new album, ‘S.O.S.’, which features a handful of guest appearances and collaborations from the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Don Toliver, Travis Scott and more

Death Grips tease new music

The post follows on from the announcement, earlier this week, of a forthcoming 2023 North American tour, which marks Death Grips’ first live stint since 2019

Little Simz announces fifth album, NO THANK YOU

The rapper and ‘Top Boy’ star has announced the follow-up to her Mercury winning 2021 release ‘Sometimes I Might Be Introvert’

Phoebe Bridgers is on the new SZA album

‘S.O.S.’ also features guest appearances from Don Toliver, Travis Scott and the late Wu-Tang Clan rapper Dirty Ol’ Bastard

Matty Bovan’s Ribbons exhibition comes to NOW Gallery

The new free entry exhibition is open at the London gallery now until 5 March 2023

Scholarship applications open for new course on live events in the metaverse

The 12 week fully funded programme begins on 10 January and will be held at Access Creative College (ACC) in Bristol in collaboration with Condense

Fever Ray, Oneohtrix Point Never and Anz to play Sónar Barcelona 2023

The festival has unveiled the first acts for its 30th anniversary edition next year, which takes place from 15-17 June 2023 in Barcelona

Finn announces festive release, No More Coal – ‘A Christmas Dance Record’

The nine-track release, due out on 7 December, features collaborations with I.JORDAN and Martyn Bootyspoon

Azu Tiwaline and DJ Plead on exploring heritage through music

DJ Plead and Azu Tiwaline talk finding balance between touring and making music, exploring their heritage through their work and what factors are important for their creative process

Primavera Sound reveals first names for 2023

Primavera Sound 2023 will head to Parc del Forùm in Barcelona from 1-3 June and the following weekend will take place in Madrid from 8-10 June

Jail Time Records releases Show Me The Way by JEJE

The collective and non-profit record label will also release their first double album Jail Time Vol.1 on 30 November

Ethel Cain releases surprise new track inspired by Bones and All

‘Famous last words (an ode to eaters)’ is inspired by the new film starring Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell

Self Esteem wins DICE Live Award 2022

The pop artist was crowned this year’s winner at the awards ceremony on Tuesday (22 November). The shortlist for the sixth edition of the DICE Live Award 2022 also included Shygirl, Fred Again…, Gabriels and Obongjayar

Rustie is playing a party in Glasgow next week

The Glaswegian producer is playing at Sub Club, Glasgow on 2 December alongside Marie Davidson and OK Williams

Fashion designer Tia Tanaka on flowers, Studio Ghibli and self-expression

We caught up with the designer behind the ‘Blooming Fuschia’ petal shirt, worn by Lous and the Yakuza in our Aesthetic shoot, to talk inspirations, advice for young designers and the process behind her work

Christine and the Queens to curate Meltdown festival 2023

The French musician has been announced to helm the Southbank Centre’s annual event, which will run from 9-18 June

The xx announce 10th anniversary reissue of Coexist

The limited edition reissue also features live versions of ‘Angels’, ‘Chained’ and ‘Reunion & Sunset’

Circadian Rhythms releases new Communal compilation

The compilation features contributions from labels such as SVBKVLT, Bokeh Versions, Nyege Nyege Tapes and LuckyMe

Semibreve 2022: A celebration of music as a communal, sacred act

Space Afrika, Robert Henke and Midori Takada to play Kings Place Sound Unwrapped series

The London venue has announced its second wave of ‘Sound Unwrapped’ events, taking place throughout 2023

Our latest limited edition annual, The Collections, Volume IV, is here

Our fourth edition of The Collections features behind-the-scenes insights and imagery from shoots with Mitski, Digga D, Carly Rae Jepsen, Hessle Audio and more

Overmono release new track, Walk Thru Water featuring St. Panther

‘Walk Thru Water’ features a sample from ‘Greatness’ by singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist St. Panther

A Pavement musical is premiering in New York next month

‘Slanted! Enchanted! A Pavement Musical’ will be performed on 1 and 2 December at the Sheen Center

Joy Orbison shares new single, 2M3 2U

The DJ and producer has released ‘2M3 2U’, which he describes as “a bit of a UK take on hyperpop. But with a bit of bass weight”

Kelela announces new album, Raven, and shares single On The Run

Kelela’s long-awaited follow-up to 2017’s ‘Take Me Apart’ is set for release on 10 February 2023 via Warp