The London-based label Nice 'N' Ripe kickstarted one of the UK's most celebrated sounds. On its 30th anniversary, NME speaks to the key players One September evening in 1993, a 22-year-old Grant Nelson, his cousin Dave Thackaray, and his mate Si Firmin sat in a kebab shop basement amid cables and vinyls, experimenting [...]
ROB BOSKAMP. FOTO MARCEL ANTONISSE/ BIOGRAPHY: DJ Rob Boskamp is probably one of the most well-known names in Dutch DJ-history. He has played every single festival and every single club in Holland and is also a regular in most clubs at the isles of Curacao and Bonaire. His DJ-styles range from soulful, [...]
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 [...]
The app caters for lossless audio and also has a large focus on security, ensuring users that no-one will be able to access your unreleased work. App developer Sin Titulo Inc. has introduced the [untitled] app, which lets producers and musicians share and organise their unreleased music. The recently launched [untitled] is designed to [...]
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 [...]
Dive into the rich culture of dance and electronic music with these 8 intriguing documentaries. They’re freely available on YouTube, making them the perfect pick for a lazy day on the couch. Here’s a quick rundown of these must-see films: 1. In The Que: Celebrating the Que Club This 34-minute documentary dives into the 30-year [...]
More conglomerates, venture capitalists and private equity companies are dabbling in our industry, drawn by its potential for growth, tech integration and high engagement rates. When Skrillex, Four Tet and Fred again.. took New York's Madison Square Garden by storm in February, investors were paying attention. The trio's ability to merge fans across the [...]
The running of the nightlife conglomerate will be split between FIVE Holdings and existing owners Trilantic Capital Partners Dubai-based company FIVE Holdings has acquired a €320 million stake in Pacha Group, Diario De Ibiza reports. Kabir Mulchandani, CEO of FIVE Holdings, struck the deal with the nightlife conglomerate's existing owners, Trilantic Capital Partners. [...]
It's billing itself as the only underground house spot in the city. Downtown Monterey is getting a new micro-club called Compact Disco. Opening on Friday, July 21st, in the Californian city, the club will host daytime listening sessions on its custom, in-ceiling sound system, as well as club nights powered by a more dance [...]
Six agents demystify some of the key ins and outs of the artist-agent relationship. The multifaceted and often opaque world of the electronic music industry can be a confusing place to navigate for upcoming artists. Independent musicians often wear multiple hats: manager, publicist, booking agent etc. While the independent route can be lucrative and [...]