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- 10:30Tech
Love Hultén announces first commercial synth
The designer, famous for one-off pieces, has created an instrument with Analog Sweden.
- 08:00Magazine
This week's top stories: Georgia protests, Korg synth, I Hate Models cancellation
We round up five key stories from the past few days, in bitesize format.
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RA Picks
- Sat, 18 May
Elkka presents Prism of Pleasure: Elkka, Yuné Pinku, Little Gay Brother, Ms.G
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Producer and DJ Elkka celebrates the release of her debut album Prism Of Pleasure with a queer-focused lineup of talent at Phonox. - Fri, 17 May
TAAHLIAH presents The Ultimate Angels w/ Toccororo, dj g2g, AFT3RSEN
Ecstatic dance music courtesy of TAAHLIAH, who invites three fellow new-gen stars for her night at the Colour Factory. - Sat, 18 May
fabric x B.A.D: CARISTA, DJ Holographic, Afrodeutsche, TYGAPAW, rRoxymore
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Black Artist Database celebrates the release of their second compilation with a genre-spanning lineup that underlines their wide reach, from the weirdo club music of rRoxymore to TYGAPAW's pounding techno to the vintage house of DJ Holographic, and so much more. RA staffer Reece Spooner completes the bill for a Fiasco! takeover in Room 3. - Sat, 18 May
Night Slugs: AYAYA, Bok Bok, Girl Unit, Ikonika, Karen Nyame KG, OSSX, Leonce, CalvoMusic
Night Slugs returns to Corsica Studios with a massive lineup of cutting-edge talent, including techno and club heavyweights Leonce and OSSX. - Sat, 18 May
AM x SVBKVLT ✺ 33EMYBW, Gooooose, Hyph11E, i-sha & marjai
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Two boundary-pushing labels, one party at Venue MOT. SVBKVLT, started in Shanghai, meets Accidental Meetings in South London for a party that features some of the most mind-boggling club artists going right now, including 33EMYBW and Hyph11e. - Fri, 17 May
London Kitchen Mix presents Amapiano & African Electronic
London Kitchen Mix comes to Next Door Records for an intimate showcase of all things Afro house and amapiano. - Sat, 18 May
Together (All Over The MAP) - A Day and Night Fundraiser For Palestine
NOYBmusic throws a day-into-night MAP fundraiser at Exale Taproom, with a multi-genre lineup spinning for 12 hours across two venues. - Fri, 17 May
Heavy Sonics presents…Vektah (Extended set)
Heavy Sonics invites Vektah down to The Castle. With releases on Soulvent, Sofa Sound and a Kool FM residency to boot, he's one of drum & bass's most exciting rising talents. - Sat, 18 May
Bleep43 with Krust, Jo Johnson, Material Object and Ali Wade
Jungle and drum & bass pioneer Krust debuts his new multi-channel ambient set for Bleep43, alongside fellow experimentalists Jo Johnson, Material Object and Ali Wade. - Fri, 17 May
Repertoire
A guiding light of modern jungle, Repertoire's records have rightly become staples in many revered selector's bags. Join the label this Friday for a free night of serious drum & bass heat.
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Features
- May 16, 2024Pioneered by Thakzin and co-signed by Kaytranada, this twist on Afro house combines elements of amapiano, Afro tech and broken beat. Shiba Melissa Mazaza charts the genre's rise.
- May 13, 2024For its tenth anniversary, the ambitious Brussels festival once again excelled at reimagining the spaces in which club music exists.
- May 9, 2024How to simplify the costly and difficult process? Nyshka Chandran examines solutions proposed by immigration and music industry professionals.
- May 7, 2024Breaking ThroughChampioning low-end frequencies and forward-thinking club culture, the DJ and Woozy founder is at the forefront of Dublin's scene.
- May 2, 2024Top Ten FestivalsLooking for a festival next month? In June we're dancing in Kaunas, Barcelona, New York and beyond.Resident Advisor
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RA Exchange
EX.713 CJ Bolland
Recorded live at Brussels festival Listen, the veteran talks about leading the birth of acid techno and the sound of proto-techno in Belgium.
Music
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Album Review
BBERA Recommendsmusclecars - Sugar Honey Iced Tea!
In the handsome company of collaborators old and new, the New York duo reflects on the intricacies of the Black experience on their tremendously musical debut album. - ̸
EP Review
DDSRA RecommendsDemdike Stare x Dolo Percussion - DOLO DS
Max D and Demdike Stare come together for three tracks of drum wizardry that have the power to change the way you think about rhythm.
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Singles
Koreless - Seven
An uncharacteristically driving track from Koreless, ready for the summer festival season.SEEKERSINTERNATIONAL + Mars89 – Big Up Worldwide
SEEKERSINTERNATIONAL and Mars89 deliver catchy soundclash-inspired techno on their debut outing together.
Koreless - Seven
An uncharacteristically driving track from Koreless, ready for the summer festival season.SEEKERSINTERNATIONAL + Mars89 – Big Up Worldwide
SEEKERSINTERNATIONAL and Mars89 deliver catchy soundclash-inspired techno on their debut outing together.
News
̸Thu, May 16, 2024
- 15:45Magazine
Georgia's 4GB Festival cancels 2024 edition following continued political unrest
"Our full support to every person fighting for the European future of Georgia," the team said in a statement.
- 13:30Magazine
Bristol's Noods Radio launches crowdfunder to buy current home, Mickey Zoggs
The landlord said the station must buy the property if it wants to remain.
- 11:20Tech
Korg unveils new synth prototype
Acoustic Synthesis_Phase8 is being shown at this week's Superbooth show in Germany.
- 11:10Magazine
Kampire reveals VA compilation for Strut Records' 25th anniversary
Kampire Presents: A Dancefloor in Ndola is out on August 2nd.
- 08:00Magazine
NTS Radio reveals 59 new residents, including Bitter Babe, Príncipe, Anthony Fantano
Nick León, Astrid Sonne and Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman have also joined the station's latest roster.
̸Wed, May 15, 2024
- 16:00Festival
Marseille festival Le Bon Air cancels I Hate Models set due to private jet request
The French artist's agent described the festival's communication as "sad" and "disappointing" in comments sent to RA.
- 08:45Magazine
Ireland's Open Ear Festival completes 2024 lineup
The three-day event on Sherkin Island has added Belacqua, Bill Karnation, Ian Nyquist, JWY and Tu-Ki.
̸Tue, May 14, 2024
- 16:15Festival
Philadelphia festival Making Time ∞ reveals 2024 lineup
Theo Parrish, Caterina Barbieri, Mad Miran and Astrid Sonne are among the artists heading to Fort Mifflin this September.
- 13:30Festival
Slovenia's Butik Festival announces boat party programme
RA will host a boat on Saturday, July 13th, with CCL and Roza Terenzi.
- 12:30Magazine
Georgia's club scene joins protests against controversial 'foreign agents' bill
The ruling Georgian Dream party has "resorted to intimidation and terror to maintain power," according to Bassiani.
- 08:00Magazine
New Warsaw exhibition documents early years of local club scene
EUFORIA! About Warsaw's Club Scene after 1989 is showing at Muzeum Woli until December 15th.
̸Mon, May 13, 2024
- 19:15Festival
RA to host panel programme at New York's Wire Festival
It takes place at the Knockdown Center from May 17th through 19th.
- 15:45Festival
Glasgow's Sub Club Southside Weekender books Gilles Peterson, Suze Ijó for 2024
The two-day event returns to Queen's Park Arena on July 20th and 21st.
- 14:00Magazine
Berlin venue Oyoun forced to take loan as Senate funding body blocks €80,000 project fund
"It seems to be a politically motivated move to push us into bankruptcy," said Oyoun CEO Louna Sbou.
- 13:30Festival
Sheffield's No Bounds Festival reveals first names for 2024
Flowdan, Big Ang and Tara Clerkin Trio are among the performers for the October event.