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Belfast duo Symmetrik have launched their own record label, marking a significant new chapter in their career after years of releasing music through some of dance music’s biggest labels. The move sees the pair take full creative control over their music and future releases, allowing them to shape the direction of their sound independently. Beyond releasing their own material, the label will also provide a platform to support exciting emerging artists and create new opportunities within the electronic music scene. The label officially launched on 10 July with the release of Symmetrik’s latest single, ‘Stay With Me’. The track built…
Pets Soundsa Skep Wax compilation album of songs about petsVarious ArtistsSkep Wax RecordsVinyl/CDRelease date: 17 July 202615 pop songs about animals, featuring 15 of the best indiepop bands in the world. Pets Sounds is as simple as that. Ranging from the playful (Sassyhiya, Gay Skeleton Club) to the heartbreaking (Caleb Nichols, Jetstream Pony) to the enigmatic (Railcard, Oh Hippo) to the satiric (The Magnetic Fields, Brian Bilston and The Catenary Wires), there’s more diversity on this album than you can shake a stick at. Or throw a bone at.Musicians spend a lot of time working at home, with their pets…
In this new entry in our ‘Diamonds In The Rough’ category, we would like to introduce you to upcoming artist Marvillous Beats and his upcoming album titled CHILLED VIOLIN. Set for release on July 31st, CHILLED VIOLIN 2 finds Marvillous Beats, the creative alias of violinist and producer Marvill Martin, refining a sound that feels both timeless and refreshingly original. Merging expressive violin performances with dusty boom bap rhythms, neo soul grooves, and cinematic textures, the album creates an immersive listening experience that effortlessly moves between intimate late-night reflection and sophisticated lounge atmosphere. From the opening notes of “Amber Lounge…
Electronic music artist Ape Uprise has launched his latest single, ‘In Control’, a hard-hitting Tech House and Techno track that captures the growing unease around artificial intelligence’s impact on daily life. ‘In Control’ delivers a resonant message of resistance. Drawing from personal observations in the software industry and broader societal shifts, the release highlights how AI is affecting employment, flooding platforms with low-quality content, and enabling scams, while diminishing authentic human creativity and connection. The track urges listeners to recognise that despite appearances, humans retain the power to push back and reclaim control. Created entirely as a solo project in…
DeadlyNoiz reflects on creating a 60-minute opening mix for the opportunity to support Martin Garrix on his American tour. Long before DeadlyNoiz began producing his own music, he was watching Martin Garrix perform through festival livestreams and imagining where his own career could eventually take him. Earlier this year, that influence became part of one of his most personal projects when he created a 60-minute opening mix for the opportunity to support Garrix during his American tour. He was not selected for the slot, but the work behind the submission gave him the chance to test himself as a DJ,…
Junction 2 unveiled the final lineup for its 10th anniversary edition. J2 X returns to Boston Manor Park across two weekends this summer – 25-26th July and 2nd August. The full lineup lands alongside a more refined, two-stage format, centred around The Bridge and The Woods, reinforcing Junction 2’s focus on sound, atmosphere and carefully curated underground programming. Set beneath the M4 flyover, Junction 2 has become one of the UK’s most distinctive electronic music festivals. Since launching in 2016, its uncompromising approach has consistently delivered an essential festival experience for house and techno fans. The 2026 edition is a…
Bob Dylan’s neverending Rough & Rowdy Ways tour will roll back into the UK later this year, with 10 new shows announced for November and December – including a five-night residency at London’s Royal Festival Hall. See the full list of dates on the poster below: Tickets go on sale on Wednesday (July 22) at 10am from here, although venue and promoter pre-sales are open from 10am on Monday (July 20). As for who’ll be playing guitar for Bob by then, your guess is as good as ours… View Original Article Here
The Fari Islands Festival returns from 13 to 15 August 2026, bringing together Patina Maldives, Fari Islands and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands for a second edition. The festival expands its 2026 programme with the addition of Milind Soman, DJ FS Green and National Geographic, joining festival headliner Rosamund Pike alongside an exceptional collective of artists, chefs, designers and cultural voices from around the world. Spanning three days and two resorts, the festival continues its exploration of art, wellness, gastronomy and nature, moving through a natural daily rhythm from sunrise rituals and ocean experiences to thought-provoking conversations, communal gatherings and…
If you’ve tried to buy tickets forAmericana 25, our celebration of 25 years of this website which comes to two stages across Liverpool’s Rough Trade venue and Quaker Meeting House later this year on Saturday November 28th, you will notice that we had sold out of our initial allocation and had a waiting list. Anyway, good news, we have moved some chairs around and asked some of our writers to go on Ozempic between now and then which means we’ve been able to release a final batch of tickets for the event. Tickets are £39.95 inclusive of booking fees and…
Echo & The Bunnymen – Ian McCulloch, Will Sergeant, Ste Brannan, Simon Finley, Mike Smith and Peter Riley – have announced that their new album Apples For Isaac will be released by BMG on September 18. Watch a video for lead single “Brussels Is Haunted” below: The album features late Blondie drummer Clem Burke on 10 of its 11 tracks. As the band noted: “The mighty, legendary Clem Burke – longtime friend of Mac – was integral to the making of the album, and heartbreakingly passed away during its completion… love you Clem X” Pre-order Apples For Isaac here and…
There’s a specific, elusive quality to “Driving Solo”, the latest outing from the Franco American duo Ptelicans that feels less like a calculated industry play and more like a happy accident caught on tape. Comprised of Philly soul powerhouse Nic Hanson and the multi hyphenate producer Pastel, the pair has been steadily building a reputation for music that thrives on “under thinking,” and on this track, that philosophy pays off in dividends.”Driving Solo” operates in that sweet spot where modern nu-funk meets the kind of warm, organic soul that feels lived in rather than polished to death. It’s a track…
Clarity Liao steps away from romantic storytelling with Pouring Rain; a reflective new single from her forthcoming debut EP, Dear… Written on a rainy afternoon, the track pairs delicate production with loneliness, uncertainty, and something that still feels like hope.Clarity explains:Pouring Rain was meant to be a simple lullaby explaining how I felt stuck in a place I hated, and how I feel as a person myself. It’s like a break from love letters, and a letter to myself. This song really explains the story of myself.The single follows Clarity’s award-winning work as principal songwriter for Navillera. Too Young won…