Spotify has introduced a new playlist feature called ‘Playlist In A Bottle.’ Based on the concept of a time capsule, the feature allows users to create playlists that are then sealed for 12 months. With this new feature, users are encouraged to select songs based on their current mood, for
IDM duo Autechre have released a five and a half hour long mix to celebrate the re-release of their seminal 1992 compilation for Warp, Artificial Intelligence. The mix features music from 100 different artists who inspired the duo’s direction in the 90’s. The mix appeared online just before the new
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High-calibre record label Quality Goods Records has recently unveiled its sixth compilation QGRC-006. With it, the label continues its tradition of releasing an annual compilation wherein they provide budding artists the opportunity to stand beside established musical talent. “As part of our mission, we aim to bring attention to artists
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The new year brings with it the promise of exciting and potentially groundbreaking new music from some of our favourite artists. To celebrate the hype, here’s a list of our most anticipated albums for 2023. In no particular order: Kelela – Raven The sophomore effort from the American singer
California’s most Instagrammable two weekend festival, Coachella has announced the full lineup for its 2023 edition. Set to take place across April 14-16, and again from April 21-23, the festival will happen at its usual home at the Empire Polo Club. This year’s edition includes some interesting electronic music choices.
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Korean-American producer Yaeji has announced her debut album. Titled With A Hammer, the LP is due in April on XL Recordings. The album follows Yaeji’s acclaimed mixtape, 2020’s What We Drew 우리가 그려왔던, and a 2021 EP with OHHYUK. Details on the release are scarce, but Yaeji did share the
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Charli XCX performed a live stream concert for video communication platform, Discord. The surprise concert was a part of Discord’s Snowsgiving charity event, which looked to raise funds for the SMS based mental health service, Crisis Text Line. The concert, released on Tuesday, followed a week of giveaways from Discord
Arca has released a new compilation that condesses her five album Kick Cycle onto a single disc. Simply titled Kick, the tracklist for the compilation was voted for by fans on the Venezuelan producer’s Discord channel. The album art features all five album covers from the Kick series superimposed onto
Only six people attended a Metaverse rave organised by The EU’s foreign aid department. Set up to educate and inform people about the EU’s Global Gateway investment plan, the whole event reportedly cost the European Commission’s foreign aid department a total of €387,000 to develop and promote. According to Devex
Universal Music Group has bought a 49 percent share of Play It Again Sam [PIAS], an independent music giant responsible for distributing labels such as Warp, Ninja Tune, and Domino. The Belgian company, which was founded in 1983, will remain under the control of its founders Kenny Gates and Michel
