SCIENTISTS BELIEVE THEY MAY HAVE DISCOVERED A “CURE” FOR HEARING LOSS

Scientists believe they have discovered a potentially “groundbreaking” solution to hearing loss, which could regenerate the hair cells within our ears. A team of experts at Harvard Medical School, led by Dr. Zheng-Yi Chen, have found a way to utilise “small interfering RNAs” (siRNAs) — drug-like molecules that interfere with the expression of genes — to successfully regenerate cochlear hair cells in mice by “reprogramming” genetic pathways in the ear. […]

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ARMENIAN NIGHTCLUB POLIGRAF REOPENS A WEEK AFTER “BRUTAL” POLICE RAID

A nightclub in Armenian capital Yerevan has reopened its doors just one week after a “brutal” police raid that saw attacks on its staff and clubgoers. Poligraf, one of Armenia’s largest techno clubs, reopened on Saturday, April 29, with a “strict” entry policy that promised to protect guests and their “freedom of expression”. The Yerevan club was raided by police in the early hours of Sunday, April 23. Police entered the venue at around 1:AM […]

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LUXE SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘DUALITY’, HOUSED ON FORTHCOMING FABRIC ORIGINALS COMPILATION

fabric Originals has announced its forthcoming bass-focused compilation, ‘fabric SELECTS II’, set for release on May 12. With the announcement comes the release of single ‘Duality’ taken from the record by LUXE. A percussive and tense cut, ‘Duality’ begins with a pulsating bassline before being joined by a haunting melody and added layers of atmospheric instrumentation. Swirling between conflict and tension throughout, the title of the track becomes apparent as LUXE […]

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HARRIET JAXXON TELLS THE ‘STORY OF WOMEN’ ON NEW SINGLE

The record builds upon her evolving drum 'n' bass discography with acid tinges and techno synths Harriet Jaxxon has shared her new single 'Story of Women', which sees the DJ and producer add a unique spin onto her drum 'n' bass sound. The single weaves together elements of acid house, techno synths and warped electronica with gritty drum 'n' bass, finalised by looping vocals to craft a dancefloor-ready cut. 'Story of […]

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FRANKIE KNUCKLES AND JUICE WRLD MURALS MALICIOUSLY PAINTED OVER IN CHICAGO

It’s the second time a Godfather of House mural has been targeted, following a 2021 incident as part of a series of attacks on murals of Black figures Murals in Chicago depicting late house music legend Frankie Knuckles and late rapper Juice WRLD have been painted over in a currently unexplained attack on Monday, April 24. The artworks were part of a street gallery in Chicago’s West Loop neighbourhood called The B_Line, and have been completely obscured […]

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JUST 20% OF CREATORS MAKE A LIVING FROM DANCE MUSIC, DESPITE INDUSTRY GROWING BY 34% IN 2022

The IMS 2023 Business Report also revealed that bookings for women across the sector decreased in 2022 Just 20% of creators made a living from dance music in 2022, despite a huge industry growth of 34% - the annual IMS Business Report has revealed. The report, which was unveiled at the International Music Summit (IMS) at Destino Pacha, Ibiza yesterday (Wednesday, 26 April), revealed that the dance music industry had a valuation of […]

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CASSETTE SALES IN THE UK REACH HIGHEST LEVEL IN 20 YEARS

Cassette sales in the UK have reached their highest level since 2003, following 10 consecutive years of growth. In data analysed by the British Phonographic Institution (BPI), sales grew by 5.2% in 2022, with the most popular cassettes sold were The Arctic Monkeys' ‘The Car’ and ‘Harry’s House' by Harry Styles. Other artists to have made the top 10 are Central Cee, with his album ‘23’, Robbie Williams with ‘XXV’ and Machine Gun […]

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MTL 24/24 LOCKS IN TSVI, VTSS AND KIERNAN LAVEAUX FOR 36-HOUR NON STOP PARTY

MTL 24/24, a non-profit organisation focused on developing nightlife in Montreal, has announced the full line-up for its upcoming NON STOP event across May 19 to 21. The marathon party is billed as "a first for Canada", running uninterrupted for 36-hours across the Grand Quay of the Port of Montreal and Place des Commencements. DJs set to play include international stars DJ Minx, ISAbella, Kiernan Laveaux, Tigerhead, TSVI, VTSS and Randomer, bringing […]

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BLAWAN RETURNS TO XL RECORDINGS WITH NEXT EP, ‘DISMANTLED INTO JUICE’

Blawan has announced the release of his next record and follow-up to 2021’s ‘Woke Up Right Handed’ EP, due to land on May 17. ‘Dismantled Into Juice’ marks Blawan’s second venture onto XL Recordings, a five-track release journeying UK techno, experimental club, and vocal-led cuts. The record also marks Blawan’s first solo release in almost two years. The first single from ‘Dismantled Into Juice’ landed earlier today, ‘Toast’, the lead track […]

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