Scream’s Kent Stax dies shortly LP announcement with Dave Grohl

Kent Stax, the original drummer for Scream, has died aged 61. The news comes just one day after the hardcore punk band announced their first new album since 1993. Stax’s death was announced yesterday (September 20) when bandmates Pete and Franz Stahl shared an update with fans and posted a heartfelt tribute to the musician. …

Eric Prydz's HOLO to Land in NYC for First North American Standalone Sets of 2023

Eric Prydz is taking HOLO back to the source of its North American debut: New York City.  It’s hard to believe that the beloved visual-forward performance first landed in the City That Never Sleeps roughly four years ago. The show’s diehard following is bigger than ever in 2023, and so too will be Prydz’ latest …

Ozzy Osbourne undergoes “final” surgery: “I can’t do it anymore”

Ozzy Osbourne has undergone what he says will be his “final” neck surgery. READ MORE: Ozzy Osbourne: a rock’n’roll showman like no other On Monday (September 19), Ozzy Osbourne shared an update through the second episode of the recently revived The Osbournes Podcast featuring Sharon, Jack and Kelly Osbourne. While its unclear when the episode was …

JONJEN & Tzunaami For Anthemic Melodic Bass Single, “Hate It, Love It ft. GLNNA”

SF based artist JONJEN has made a name for himself by skillfully combining melodic bass and house with indie and soundtrack-inspired elements. Since his debut in 2021, JONJEN has gained substantial support from industry titans like Nicky Romero and Yellow Claw’s label Barong Family, opened for artists such as William Black, Sabai, and Hoang, and …

Seven Lions' "STACKED" Showcase Signals Good Things for Vancouver

Seven Lions and his Ophelia Records stablemates packed Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum for a “STACKED” showcase on September 9th. If the sold-out show’s success is any indication, the future is promising for the city’s music scene. Seven Lions and his pride packed Vancouver’s 17,713-capacity Pacific Coliseum like a zoo. The venue was warm as a day …

Elon Musk asks Taylor Swift to post “music or concert videos” on X

According to X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk, Taylor Swift should post her music directly onto the social media platform. READ MORE: Taylor Swift re-recordings: everything we know about the upcoming albums Last night (September 20), Taylor Swift revealed details of the back covers and vault tracks for her upcoming release of ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ ahead …

LP Giobbi's New Record Label, Yes Yes Yes, Joins the Defected Records Family

LP Giobbi has revealed Yes Yes Yes, a new imprint joining the Defected Records family.  Giobbi shared that the name of the label was inspired by a “hippie festival” she attended with her family as a child. She says she hasn’t missed a single edition of the Oregon-based fest in her entire life. “It’s my favorite place …

J Balvin and Ed Sheeran set to drop joint album next year

J Balvin has confirmed that he and Ed Sheeran will be releasing a joint album soon. In a recent cover story with Nylon, Balvin spoke about a new EDM-inspired record as well as his collaborative album with Sheeran. “It came about in an organic, natural way. We met; we had coffee, we’d run into each …

Watch Pascal Junior's Electrifying Neversea Festival 2023 Performance

Pascal Junior, one of Romania’s most influential DJs and producers, took the mainstage of Neversea by storm this summer, delivering a jaw-dropping performance that turned heads at the festival. As a rising star in the scene, he has consistently impressed with his forward-thinking sound and dynamic performances. Having shared stages with industry giants like Armin …

‘Beggin’ For More:’ Chris Lake On Career Longevity at Imagine Festival [Interview]

by: Cameron DeFaria Sep 20, 2023 Since its inception in 2017, Black Book Records has signed and distributed over one hundred world-renowned dance cuts, including “Turn Off The Lights,” “Deceiver,” “California Dreamin’,” “365 (Thr33 6ix 5ive),” and “Mi Corazón,” among many others. Norwich-born label boss Chris Lake, however, has been serving hits to the global …