How to record ghosts, rave history and free samples of the ultra-rare EMS VCS4 from Coldcut’s Matt Black.
Legowelt launches fanzine. Danny Wolfers, operating under the name S. Hadow Wolf, has launched Shadow Wolf, “SoCiEtIes ArCh NeMeSiS CyBeRpUnK E-ZiNe”. The first issue contains information on extra-terrestrial life forms, Commodore 64 game reviews, tips on recording the voices of ghosts and a school report on Memphis rap by 13-year-old Clendon Toblerone. Danny will be appearing at this year’s London Electronic Music Event, where he will be answering questions on all these topics and more.
Watch a documentary on the early 90s New York rave scene. Ruth Slinger’s 80-minute film documents an interesting period in the development of North American electronic music culture. Stream it in full above.
Spotify vs DIY. Drowned In Sound takes on the streaming debate. The verdict? “If you don’t like the idea of Spotify, don’t engage with it. It’s fine.”
Will Saul’s Aus Music links up with !K7. Music Week reports that !K7 will assist Aus with distribution and ‘global services’, allowing Aus to move into the album market.
Did you hear Guy Gerber’s launching a new label? Rumors? No, it’s been officially confirmed. Oh, OK. Check out the details here.
Exciting news for ageing UK ravers. Data Transmission reports that the legendary Dreamscape event will return for a one-off special in Milton Keynes on August 16th.
Coldcut’s Matt Black gives away free samples. The Ninja Tune boss created the sounds with his ultra-rare EMS VCS4 (above). Download them here (download starts automatically).
St John Sessions line-up announced. The St John at Hackney Church, east London, will host the likes of Laurel Halo, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Rhys Chatham and Charlemagne Palestine over the coming months. Full info here.
Pro Audio Summit details revealed. The industry event will take place in Utrecht on February 15th and 16th. Full info on speakers and attendees here.