Beastie Boys announce 30th anniversary vinyl reissue of ‘Ill Communication’

Beastie Boys announce 30th anniversary vinyl reissue of ‘Ill Communication’

Beastie Boys announce 30th anniversary vinyl reissue of 'Ill Communication' The deluxe reissue includes bonus tracks and rarities. Beastie Boys' classic 1994 album 'Ill Communication' is to be reissued on 26th July to mark its 30th anniversary. The record has been fully remastered for its updated release, which will come across digital, cassette and vinyl formats. The cassette release will mark the first time that the album has been made […]

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Moog announces new semi-modular filter bank, Spectravox

Moog announces new semi-modular filter bank, Spectravox The new device is designed for sculpting sound using a 10-band filter bank Moog Music has announced a new semi-modular FX unit called Spectravox. The new piece of hardware is based on Moog’s classic 907 Fixed Filter Bank from the 1960s, and designed to create “lively drones and colourful tonal sweeps on its own, and [add] resonant depth and psychedelic spectral movement to any […]

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Seven people hospitalised following 30,000 illegal rave

SEVEN PEOPLE HOSPITALISED FOLLOWING 30,000-PERSON ILLEGAL RAVE IN FRENCH VILLAGE Seven people have been hospitalised and dozens injured at an illegal rave in the French village of Fouillereau, Chezelles, over the weekend. 30,000 attended the illegal rave at its height, dubbed a ‘Teknival’ by organisers and local press. The unlicensed event went ahead on Thursday, May 18, and was curtailed by police on Sunday, May 21. According to French news outlet BFMTV, the event […]

May 24, 2023 27

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New grant launched to support UK grassroots radio stations

NEW GRANT LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS RADIO STATIONS AND RECORD STORES IN THE UK A new grant has been launched in the UK supporting grassroots radio stations and record stores who encourage diversity and inclusion in the music industry. The True Music Grant set up by Ballantine’s True Music and London’s Soho Radio is due to award one emerging independent station and record shop £5000 each as part of the project. Entries to the grant are […]

May 23, 2023 46 7 5

Electronic Music

Huge blaze tears through former nightclub in Fife, Scotland

HUGE BLAZE TEARS THROUGH FORMER NIGHTCLUB IN FIFE, SCOTLAND Two large fires broke out at a former nightclub in Fife, Scotland, over the weekend, leading to the evacuation of 11 nearby residents. Maxwell’s Bar, located close to the coast on Wellesley Road in Methil, Fife, went ablaze at around 12:30PM on Sunday. The fire could be seen from several streets away. The abandoned club was once a popular nightspot in the […]

May 23, 2023 64

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Bristol’s 1020 radio to cease broadcasting this month

BRISTOL’S 1020 RADIO TO CEASE BROADCASTING THIS MONTH Much loved Bristol-based radio station 1020 Radio has announced its closure after eight years of broadcast. The station said that they were just “another casualty” of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing rising costs, all of which had taken their toll on the independent station over the past few years. “We've made the difficult decision to close our studio and cease broadcasting after almost 8 years,” […]

May 21, 2023 204 6 5

Electronic Music

APPLE MUSIC TO INTRODUCE NEW “KARAOKE” OPTION

APPLE MUSIC TO INTRODUCE NEW "KARAOKE" OPTION Get ready to belt out out your favourite tunes with Apple Music Sing Apple Music has announced a new karaoke feature, Apple Music Sing, which allows users to sing-a-long to their favourite tracks. With millions of songs set to be included within the upcoming feature — users will be able to follow lyrics in real-time, with the option of a "Duet View", plus adjustable […]

February 17, 2023 44

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NEW MICROPHONE ALLOWS YOU TO “LISTEN TO LIGHT”

NEW MICROPHONE ALLOWS YOU TO “LISTEN TO LIGHT” CLIP’s Photon Smasher transforms infrared and light into sound A new microphone converts light into sound, allowing users to “listen to light”. Using a solar cell, the Photon Smasher created by CLIP detects infrared and visible light and transform the wavelengths into sound via the electromagnetic spectrum. “If you shine an LED at the Photon Smasher, you’ll likely hear a single constant pitch. This […]

February 3, 2023 76

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DJ Skywalk On Viperfm.net

DJ Skywalk On Viperfm.net DJ Skywalk On Air German legendary House DJ and Producer DJ Skywalk, setting the club scene since 1980 with his trademark beats and top mixes not only in his home country but also regular bookings in Spain and Italy, joins Viper-Oceania Radio for 2 exclusive weekly shows every Friday and Saturday 7pm (C.A.T.) featuring the very best in House music and showcasing his own TUNES to […]

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