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betina quest's solo tour finale at Grow Hackney
Burundian soul artist and multi-instrumentalist betina quest graces Grow Hackney this Wednesday for her solo tour finale.
Hope Is Perseverance: new album by K15
'Hope Is Perseverance' is the new album from one of London's most influential producers, K15
DS White releases 'MagneticDub24'
Our very own Producer Educator Dan White aka DS White releases his hypnotic track 'MagneticDub24'
Teranga: A Nightclub and Blueprint of Care
Writer, urbanist and clubber Kitya Mark reflects on how this nightclub became a meaningful, urban blueprint of care against a backdrop of precarity and border violence.
Acknowledging Roots To Move Ahead: Black British Music in transition
Six years on, multidisciplinary artist and writer Jesse Bernard reflects on his TRENCH article 'Contemporary Black British Music Is In A State Of Transition', touching on the current developments of Black British music — from the prominence of edit culture to the new ways that we consume and release music.
Applications now open: Out The Box
Applications are now open for our ‘Out The Box’ programme, which demystifies analogue mixing in professional studios.
Process: In Retrospect
A process! In the best way possible. Our debut cohort shared their music productions in a heartwarming final session at the Strongroom Bar.
Clubbing In Crisis
DJ and producer Rachael Williams aka Ambient Babestation Meltdown reflects in depth on the uncertain future of UK nightlife.
Touching Bass Announce New Compilation ‘Soon Come’
Errol Anderson and Alex Rita’s beloved Touching Bass collective announces the release of its 22 track compilation album, Soon Come.
Watch Lunch Money Life's new video for "In Jesus Name" feat. Love Interest
Lunch Money Life shares beautiful visuals for "In Jesus Name"
SHERELLE and AIAIAI launch free, community-focused studio in North London
SHERELLE'S BEAUTIFUL and AIAIAI launch free studio space for Black and queer producers
Roska, Lu.Re & Motu team up for their new single "Charge"
Roska, Lu.Re & Motu team up for their new single "Charge"
This September With YOU(TH) IN MIND, a new Black Minds Matter Initiative
On September 3rd, Black Minds Matter launch their new initiative "WITH YOU(TH) IN MIND. The first of its kind, it will be taking place in London and Birmingham on September 30th.
The Halley & AIE launch "Orbit", their new collaborative conference & fund.
This Friday head down to The Halley in Haggerston for the launch of new community focused platform, Orbit.
Resident Advisor: CDR Celebrates 20 Years of Sharing Music Knowledge
Founder Tony Nwachukwu, alongside SBTRKT and Lu.re discuss CDR's journey and impact over the last 20 years.
Relive some of the best moments from No Signal's "House Party" takeover of nightclub Fabric.
For their annual celebration of Black music from the U.K. and across the many different diasporas, they've treated us to a selection of b2bs from the night for anyone with FOMO.
Re-record: Celebrating 120 Black Artists In Electronic Music
Contributors set the record straight, highlighting standout Black artists in electronic music active between 2001-2020.
RA's new initiative "Make Space" aims to bridge the gaps in event promoting
Fancy yourself a promoter? RA's new initiative might be for you.
Nyamekye Junction releases new single "Too Many Bags"
Our very own CDR team member Joe shares new music from Nyamekye Junction on his label Kitto Records.
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