Introducing Jasper Tygner: “Somewhere In Between Headphone Music And The Club”

Hot off the heels of a sold-out debut live show at Peckham Audio, and with a string of highly regarded EPs and singles, including 'Need You,' we ask Jasper Tygner to introduce himself. Who are you? My name is Jasper Tygner. Where are you from? I’m from Finsbury Park, North London. What do you sound like? That’s...

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Spotify Are Cutting 6% Of Their Global Workforce

Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify, revealed to staff in a memo earlier this week that the company would be laying off over 500 employees. This follows a recent trend of job cuts in the music and tech industries. Writing on the company blog Ek says, "I take full accountability for the moves that got us here today." Adding, "In hindsight, I was too ambitious...

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AVA Returns To Printworks For AVA London

Beloved Northern Irish festival AVA is returning to Printworks on February 24th, 2023 for a conference series/ club night. Talks come from Hot Chip, Sherrelle, and Jaguar, and performances from Max Cooper (live), DJ Seinfeld, and Logic1000. Following the success of AVA London 2022 at Printworks, AVA will be holding another day and night takeover...

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Is This The Return Of Aphex Twin?

A cryptic new marketing campaign has left many fans wondering whether Aphex Twin could return to the stage at Field Day 2023. Over the past week, fans of the iconic British DJ and producer Richard D. James, aka Aphex Twin, have taken to social media to post photos of a series of cryptic posters that have been popping up around London. ...

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Mind Expansion Pack Announce Lineup Including Goldie, Interplanetary Criminal & More

Running from Friday 9 June and Saturday 10 June 2023, Mind Expansion Pack has announced its summer lineup with tickets available to buy now. ‘Mind Expansion Pack’ has announced it is returning for a 2-day celebration at DEYA Brewery, headlined by 808 State (live) and Goldie. For both artists, it will be their Cheltenham debut. ...

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A Star Is Re-Born: Rhodes’s First Offical Software Instrument The Rhodes V8, Is Here

Along with the launch of the Rhodes V8 software edition, legendary firm Rhodes has also announced a competition to score their new short film 'Missing Keys.' The winner, decided by James Blake & Yard Act’s James Smith, will win a Rhodes MK8. For fans of Rhodes, the company's first official edition was always going to be big news. Featured...

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Beat Dissected: ‘Mogeri’ By Dan Kye

This time on Beat Dissected we create a beat inspired by the gorgeous drums from Mogeri by Dan Kye. Though originally from New Zealand, Jordan Rakei – AKA Dan Kye – has made his stamp on the UK underground dance music scene with an EP and a full-length LP on the London-based label Rhythm Section. In this Beat Dissected, we’re going to...

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Overmono Announce Debut Album ‘Good Lies’, Stream “Is U” Now

UK duo Overmono have just announced their debut album, 'Good Lies,' alongside tours of North America and Australia. Following a string of massively popular EPs and singles, including releases on Poly Kicks, Whities, and XL Recordings, Overmono has just announced their debut album 'Good Lies.' The 12-track LP is set to release Friday 12th, May...

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Richie Hawtin Announces PhD Scholarship At The University of Huddersfield

Applications are now open for 'The Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship In Electronic Music, Cultures and Production.' DJ and techno icon Richie Hawtin, aka Pasktiman, has just announced he will be offering a scholarship at the Unversity of Huddersfield. Applications for the scholarship, titled 'The Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship In Electronic...

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Behringer Unveils Design Of EMS VCS3 Clone On Facebook

The EMS VCS3 dubbed 'Behringer AKS Mini' clone will begin shipping this summer for a reported $99. German Synth giant Behringer has just released a teaser for their brand new miniature clone of the legendary EMS VCS3 synthesizer, dubbed the Behringer AKS Mini. Originally released in 1969, the VCS3 is widely considered the world's first portable...

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