Tony Allen Has Died: “Perhaps The Greatest Drummer Who Ever Lived”
Legendary Afrobeat drummer Tony Allen has died in Paris. Known for his collaborations with Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Art Blakey, Jeff Mills and more, a cause of death was not reported.
Citizen DJ is Maybe the Dopest Government Project Ever
The Library of Congress is launching a free open-source sampling tool for music producers.
Smartbar’s Queen! Residency Starts Livestreaming Sundays
Chicago's infamous Queen! residency moves online this Sunday with Michael Serafini, Garrett David, Lucy Stoole, Nico, Jojo Baby and guests.
Chicago Pride, Chosen Few, Spring Awakening and the Future of Summer Events
Four in ten Americans can't see going to a music event before a vaccine is developed according to a new poll as event cancelations now stretch deep into the summer.
Chicago Independent Music Venues Have Lost More than $7 Million from Coronavirus
The toll from nearly 45 days without live music and DJs in the city amounts to $3.4 million in lost wages and $7 million in lost revenue, according to Chicago Independent Venue League.
Detroit Techno Pioneer Mike Huckaby Has Died
Connect Bookings, which represents Detroit producer Mike Huckaby, posted earlier today that Huckaby has passed away.
The 2020 Chicago House Music Festival Has Been Canceled
City organizers have announced the cancellation of several Chicago festivals, including the burgeoning Chicago House Music Festival held in downtown Chicago.
Bandcamp Holds Another No Fee Holiday, Which is Great If You Still Have a Job
May Day, May Day, May Day: Bandcamp to hold another no fee Friday on May 1st.
Mixcloud Introduces Livestreaming. Is That a Gamechanger for You?
A Mixcloud Pro subscription is all you need to livestream on Mixcloud right now - and a subscription is free for 90 days.
Users Are Not Happy About Rekordbox 6’s Monthly Fees
It's no longer possible to pay a one-time upgrade fee for rekordbox 6 and customers of Pioneer hardware are pretty pissed about it.
Fyre Festival Founder Billy McFarland Wants Out of Prison
Billy McFarland of Fyre Festival infamy joins Weinstein, R. Kelly and the PharmaBro in requesting early release due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor: No Festivals or Mass Events Until 2021?
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is the latest public leader casting doubt on festivals, sports and other mass events returning this summer or even this year.
Detroit’s ADMN & Remote Viewing Party Launch New Label Infolines
The Packard EP launches the Infolines label in May - one of the most intriguing new labels to emerge this year from Detroit.
Illinois Guv: “Think Seriously” About Canceling Summer Festivals
Illinois governor JB Pritzker is strongly suggesting promoters "think seriously about canceling large summer events" and music festivals this year.
Trax Records Founder Larry Sherman Dies of Heart Failure
Chicago House label Trax Records' founder Larry Sherman died of heart failure over Passover.
Synth Lovers are Paying Tribute to Dave Smith
Dave Smith, the inventor and synthesizer pioneer behind Sequential and the Prophet-5 turns 70.
It’s #404 Day. Roland Launches Beat Maker Contest for the SP-404.
Grab some royalty-free samples and submit a track for the first Roland SP Beat Tape.
SoundCloud Makes It So Everyone Can Tip The DJ
Creators can now link up their cashapp, Venmo, Paypal or other platform to their SoundCloud account.
Remembering New Wave, No Wave & NYC Icon Cristina
The queen of fractured '80s pop Cristina has died, allegedly from coronavirus.
$1500 Emergency Grants for Chicago Artists In Need
Chicago and Illinois announce the $4 million Arts for Illinois Relief Fund grants for artists and organizations impacted by the coronavirus or COVID-19
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Library of Congress adds Jamie Principle’s “Your Love” to National Recording Registry
The classic of classic Chicago house tracks was selected for preservation as one of "the defining sounds of history and culture." Here's how it was made.
