The theme for this year is language. Taking place from the 5th to 7th June at Villa Acronati in Milan, Terraforma is dedicated to artistic experimentation and environmental sustainability. For the sixth edition, the first names to be announced alongside the theme include Laurie Anderson (the language of the future), Mica Levi (cinematic language), Caterina
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Snap, Crackle & Pop release new EP from Niv Ast, ‘Disco Monroe’
‘Disco Monroe’ is a follow up to Niv Ast’s appearance on last summer’s Relish compilation. Marking the sixth release on the London based label and club night, Snap, Crack & Pop have come to be known for post punk and kraut influenced electro/techno sounds. ‘Disco Monroe’ serves up two new original productions from the Israeli
Monticule Festival completes lineup with Blawan, Courtesy, Gilb’R, Wolf Müller and more
The festival will take place from the 19th to 23rd June in the middle of the French countryside. Monticule is a small-capacity, independent festival which is celebrating its 5th anniversary this summer. With a stacked out lineup including the likes of Tako, Jennifer Cardini, Jan Schulte, Manfredas, Fantastic Twins, Simo Cell, Stenny, The Pilotwings, Zenker
Laurel Halo to curate next DJ-Kicks on !K7
The 68th edition of the mix series will be released on the 22nd March with exclusive track ‘Sweetie’ by Laurel Halo available to stream now. Another landmark release in the series, the American’s 29 track mix features seven exclusives, including two of her own and those from Rrose, Machinewoman, FIT Siegel, Nick León and Ikonika.
Bambounou to make his debut on Whities with new 12″, ‘Whities 021’
The three track EP is scheduled to be released on 22nd February. ‘Whities 021’ is inspired by a collection of music made for his set at Freerotation in 2017. Showcasing Bambounou’s ‘flair for minimalistic rhythms and groove’, the record follows on from the label’s final release of 2018 from Overmono. The sleeve was designed by
MDD to release debut album ‘Reverse The Contrast’ on HANDS
The lead single ‘Underlight’ is available to stream now. To be released on Udo Wießmann’s HANDS imprint, ‘Reverse The Contrast’ is a display of industrial post-punk mayhem. Described in the press release as, “a bloodied dance floor with mosh pits galore, while others feel like an adrenaline-inducing Nintendo game full of fire, lava, monsters, and
Dance For Refuge announce International Women’s Day takeover
On the 8th March, Dance For Refuge will be hosting two parties and DJ workshops in London and Manchester. At the London show, Danielle and Liv Ayers will take to FOLD alongside a handful of unannounced special guests whilst in Manchester, Solid Blake, Kiara Scuro, B.L.O.O.M. and Imogen will take over The White Hotel. All
AVA announces London conference with panels from Bicep, Amy Lamé, Octave One and Abbey Road Studios
Taking place on the 15th March, the conference will be held in Printworks before the club night and is free entry. Offering an insight into the music and arts industry from artists, agents, labels and innovators, the panels will include the likes of Resident Advisor, Octave One, Bicep, Abbey Road Studios, London’s Night Czar Amy
Half Baked announce 10th anniversary plans
The London based collective with welcome a selection of notable guests throughout the year at venues in London and beyond. Kicking things off in March with a celebration of the first record of the year on their Half Baked Record imprint, Shonky will be hosting a release party at Studio9294. Following that, there will be
Tiger & Woods to release new album on Gerd Janson’s Running Back imprint
The album will be the third from the Roman duo as they celebrate 10 years of collaborating. Formed of Marco Passaraani and Valerio Delphi, their next project ‘A.O.D.’ stands for ‘Adult Oriented Dance’, taking inspiration from A.O.R. (Adult Oriented Rock). Influenced by the landscapes and discotheques of the Italian countryside, the album features sample materials