Are Kraftwerk music's most influential band? **This article was originally published on May 15, 2020, after the death of Florian Schneider What a legacy the late Florian Schneider, whose death was announced last week, has left us. Along with the man who still keeps the Kraftwerk fires burning to this day, Ralf Hütter, the duo can legitimately [...]
We speak to the people behind some of the best-sounding speakers, bars, and club nights in the UK – discussing vintage audio gear, a truly eclectic musical ethos, and the tech that makes it all sound so good. For the at-home enthusiast, audio gear from the 70s and 80s is highly prized [...]
Uganda passed a draconian anti-LGBTQ law in March, sending the county’s queer community into turmoil and marking another brutal step in the homophobic and transphobic backlash sweeping the globe. Marke Bieschke speaks to some of the musicians affected about the new realities they face, how their art has changed, and what we [...]
From negotiating contracts to safeguarding work-life balance, managers support every aspect of an artist's career. Here's what you should know about the role. If you ask artists to pinpoint a moment in their career that propelled them to the next level, they may cite a show-stopping performance or a chance encounter with a well-connected [...]
The platform has been designed with DJs and electronic music artists in mind, but musicians of any genre can join. Music marketplace Artcore, a new alternative to Bandcamp, has officially been launched. The platform has been designed with DJs and electronic music artists in mind, and lets users sell music directly to fans and [...]
With 500,000 attendees anticipated, the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is the world's largest electronic music gathering. Amsterdam Dance Event, also affectionately known as ADE, is the Slush of the electronic music industry. What started out as a weekend gathering of just over 100 individuals back in 1996 has grown in size, scope, and reputation, and [...]
Award-winning DJ and producer Nkosinathi Maphumulo, popularly known as Black Coffee, is set to make history on October 7, 2023, when he becomes the first South African act to headline Madison Square Garden in New York City. The show will feature a 12-piece orchestra, surprise guests, and a 360-degree stage setup, according to Billboard. Black Coffee will [...]
Epic Games used, neglected and finally divested themselves of Bandcamp in barely more than a year... And it’s gone. In shocking news, Bandcamp has been sold to its third owner since February 2022. In a memo shared on its website on Thursday, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced significant job cuts at the company [...]
Our October recommendations include a LGBTQIA+-focused gathering in São Paulo and experimental programming in Kraków, Braga and Mexico City. Unsound Kraków, Poland October 1 - October 8 Renowned for spotlighting experimentation and leftfield scenes, Unsound turns 21 this year. With this year's theme of "DADA," the long-running Kraków festival includes an Artificially Intelligent Artistic Director (AIAD) [...]
The growing awareness around the prevalence of neurodivergence within electronic music has led many to wonder if they might be neurodivergent too. Here, following up his 2022 exploration of the topic, ADHD writer and DJ Harold Heath investigates, speaking to DJs, producers, publicists and coaches about their experiences Read our 2022 feature exploring the [...]
