Soft Cell reunite to record their first album in 20 years

Soft Cell have confirmed that they are working on their first new album in 20 years. The synth-pop duo, comprised of Marc Almond and Dave Ball, are busy at work on what will be their first new music since 2002’s acclaimed LP ‘Cruelty Without Beauty’. The new album also comes as a surprise to fans who …

How Supertaste Set Up a Pop-Up Studio in the Tennessee Mountains to Record “Super Classic”

Brooklyn-based indie dance duo Supertaste have released their newest single “Super Classic,” the first track off their forthcoming sophomore EP of the same name. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the pair decided to head to a cabin in the woods and make music. They wasted no time, assembling a pop-up studio in their woodsy lodge …

BTS break Psy’s Billboard Hot 100 record with ‘Dynamite’

BTS have broken yet another record with their smash hit ‘Dynamite’. This time, the South Korean boyband have surpassed a record on the Billboard Hot 100 chart as the longest-charting single by a Korean artist. ‘Dynamite’ is currently spending its 32nd week on the Hot 100, surpassing a 31-week run by Psy in 2013 for …

Matthew Dear announces new record ‘Preachers Sigh And Potion: Lost Album’

Matthew Dear has announced his seventh record, ‘Preachers Sigh And Potion: Lost Album’ – you can listen to two new tracks below now. The Texas DJ/electronic producer will release the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Bunny’ on June 25 via Ghostly International. Comprised of 11 tracks, the album was initially recorded between 2008 and 2009 but the …

Monstercat to Become First Record Label to Launch Video Streaming Service

Monstercat will soon become the first record label to launch a video streaming service. EDM.com has learned that the renowned electronic music tastemaker is planning to announce a dedicated video streaming service called Monstercat+, preparing to lock horns with nascent OTT media platforms such as Peacock and Discovery+, among others.  Electronic music duo Half An Orange, …

Never Say Die Becomes First Record Label to Offer Free NFTs

Never Say Die officially joined the NFT rat race this month with the debut of their “Rebirth” collection, which was made available on Nifty Gateway. Now, just a few short weeks later, they are making history in an industry first for electronic music labels by dropping a free NFT to their fans. The free release comes …

Mustafa announces debut record, ‘When Smoke Rises’

Singer-songwriter and poet Mustafa has announced his debut record, ‘When Smoke Rises’, due out later this year. The eight-track project will be released on May 28 through his own label, Regent Park Songs, named after his neighbourhood in Toronto. To coincide with the announcement of ‘When Smoke Rises’, Mustafa has also shared a new single, …

War Child UK launches new record label with Virgin Music

War Child UK has launched War Child Records, a new, independent label set up in conjunction with Virgin Music Label & Artist Services. The objective of the charity’s new label is to use the power of recorded music to change the lives of children affected by conflict. “It’s incredibly exciting to be leading the launch …

Sports Team announce new B-sides and rarities vinyl for indie record shops

Sports Team have announced details of a new B-sides and rarities vinyl being sold exclusively through independent retailers. ‘Plant Test’ features music from 2016 to 2021, including unmastered new material following on from the band’s 2020 debut album ‘Deep Down Happy’. Announcing the new record, exclusive to vinyl, the band wrote on Instagram: “We are …

Paul Stanley says he doesn’t “see a reason” for KISS to record new music

KISS‘ Paul Stanley has said he doesn’t “really see a reason” for the rock icons to deliver any new music before they finally call it a day when their farewell tour comes to an end. The band’s last album came in 2012’s ‘Monster’, but new music has failed to materialise since then. Instead, Stanley is …