Features 'soft like steel': Revisiting LVRA’s coming-of-age epic Mengzy takes a comprehensive dive into LVRA's recent multidisciplinary project's creative direction & the artist’s metamorphosis three months on
Music Aureum remixes 1975 hit by Azymuth, ‘Melo da Cuíca’ The late Ivan Conti Mamão, Kiko Continentino, Alex Malheiros and Bruce Leroys teamed up with Brazilian label Aureum for the project.
New Releases Gloria Jessica debuts music production chops for ‘What Are We Now?’ Expressing a darker persona, the singer-songwriter mixes effervescent synths with electro-industrial sensibilities
Global Las Vegas' MSG sphere debuts first “full illumination” for Fourth of July The $2.3 billion dome has been described as a "sun on earth"
Global News Drake calls Childish Gambino’s ‘This is America’ “overrated and over awarded” Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover, has revealed that his four-time GRAMMY award winning track had originally been a "Drake diss" earlier this year
Global Man accused of fatal shootings at Beyond Wonderland pleads not guilty to all charges James M. Kelly, an active member of the U.S. military, faces multiple charges of murder, assault and domestic violence
Global News Simon DK, legendary DJ and founding member of DiY Sound System, has died DiY's Harry Harrison has shared a tribute to the generation-defining DJ
Features How Trojan Records founder Lee Gopthal created a musical legacy of love, hope and unity The son of an Indo-Jamaican Windrush migrant, Lee Gopthal was the humble businessman whose kind, gentlemanly way led to a musical revolution. Charis McGowan speaks to family and peers to pay tribute
Global News Tomorrow Comes The Harvest announces new album, ‘Evolution’ Jeff Mills’ improv-based trio is now joined by tabla virtuoso Prabhu Edouard, following the passing of drummer Tony Allen
Asia News Avant-garde label Over My Body announces China tour The four-city August tour features residents of renowned Taipei club, FINAL
New Releases Reno Renatama relives fun times in Bali via groovy EP, ‘The Weekenders’ A playful theme gets a polished production, teeming with feel-good, old school house vibes
Global News Legendary house music label Madhouse Records to cease operations after 31 years The label, which began as a joint venture between Kerri Chandler and Mel Medalie in 1992, had attracted the likes of Roy Ayers, Demuja and Black Loops
Inquest hears of "concerns" around MF Doom's treatment at Leeds hospital before his death The seminal rapper died on October 31, 2020 after suffering an adverse reaction to blood pressure medication
Tech Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA designs a bespoke vinyl deck The hip hop frontman has teamed up with Ballantine’s and Crosley to celebrate individuality