DJ

The acclaimed DJ, whose popular Worldwide show became famous for championing an eclectic array of genres including soul, hip-hop, Afro or house blending the old – rare records from the 1950s to 1980s – and new, is set to finish his thirteen year tenure at the Beeb. Peterson is not the only one to leave – more

Ondrej Ricica aka Tvyks is one of those rare personalities in the Czech music scene, that in spite being around from the embryonic states of the Czech dance music in the early nineties, has managed to evolve and constantly discover new music in his DJ sets. An accomplished DJ, producer, promoter and graphic designer, Tvyks, – more

Dubai has again pressed the finger down on a “reckless” DJ for apparent drug usage. We haven’t received word on who it actually is, but there are reports that the DJ only named by AY is facing a four-year jail terms for using ‘Hashish’. Police had followed the 30-year-old man from a tip off and – more

Earlier this year Aphex Twin announced a number of DJ dates (including, bizarrely and possibly amazingly, a slot at Space Ibiza). The internet message boards duly reached fever pitch with anticipation of hearing some new material from Richard James who has not released an album proper for nearly a decade. OK so it’s not quite – more

“Electronic Music will sound more organic.” This is one of eight predictions about the future of Electronic Music, suggested by artists taking place in the renowned Unsound Festival New York. For the musical extravaganza devoted to “talent and creativity” DJs, producers, promoters and composers from all over the world came to New York. Until February – more

Record homicide figures in Jamaica have brought two of the country’s most influential DJs, Adijah “Vybz Kartel” Palmer and David “Mavado” Brooks, together for high level peace talks. In this past year alone, 1,674 murders have been committed due to loyal DJ factions rampaging through Jamaica. Prime Minister Bruce Golding has requested Palmer and Brooks – more

For all those DJ’s still spinning with decks, we have some sad, yet speculative news to share. We’ve been advised that Panasonic will be halting production of their infamous Technics 1200s and Technics 1210s for good. We’ve personally spoken to Panasonic Germany and they’ve told us that they haven’t received any press release to confirm – more