Today is the fourth annual Juneteenth Fundraiser over at bandcamp. The retailer will donate 100% of its share of sales to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. That…… Read more “Bandcamp Hosting Juneteenth Fundraiser Today”
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Unsound Using AI to Curate 2023 Festival
The team curating this year’s Unsound Festival will include an “artificially intelligent artistic director (AIAD).” The DADA-themed program is scheduled to run Oct. 1 to 8 in…… Read more “Unsound Using AI to Curate 2023 Festival”
House Music Compilation to Raise Funds for Turkey and Syria
A 21-track house music compilation has been released to raise money for those areas of Turkey and Syria hit by earthquakes earlier this month. All proceeds will…… Read more “House Music Compilation to Raise Funds for Turkey and Syria”
Esc.rec. Launches Pick & Mix Series
Esc.rec. has introduced its Pick & Mix series. DJs have been invited to put together a set of favourites from the label, which will be made available…… Read more “Esc.rec. Launches Pick & Mix Series”
Quiet Details Label Launching with The Humble Bee Release
Alex of Fields We Found will launch a new label on Feb. 15 called Quiet Details. The Humble Bee’s lichen cloak on a white stone is the…… Read more “Quiet Details Label Launching with The Humble Bee Release”
Ostrava Days Institute Accepting Applications
Czechia’s Ostrava Days Institute has issued a call for applications to its 12th summer festival. The program features three weeks of lectures, workshops and other meetings, along…… Read more “Ostrava Days Institute Accepting Applications”
Multimedia Artist Michael Snow Has Passed
Michael Snow (piano), Nobi Kubota (vocals), Diane Roblin (piano) The great Toronto multimedia artist Michael Snow passed this week at the age of 94. Snow was an…… Read more “Multimedia Artist Michael Snow Has Passed”
577 Records Accepting Applications for New Music Residency
New York-based 577 Records has posted information and an application form for its 2023 New Music Residency in Italy. Sounds of Freedom is free to those selected.…… Read more “577 Records Accepting Applications for New Music Residency”
Composer and Sound Designer Phil Strong Has Passed
Much-admired Canadian composer and sound designer Phil Strong passed last week at the age of 59. He had been receiving treatment for amyloidosis. Strong was an extraordinary…… Read more “Composer and Sound Designer Phil Strong Has Passed”
Alexandra Stréliski Signs with XXIM Records/Sony Masterworks
Canadian composer and violinist Alexandra Stréliski has signed with XXIM Records/Sony Masterworks. In a media release, the company described her as “a trailblazing woman in the modern…… Read more “Alexandra Stréliski Signs with XXIM Records/Sony Masterworks”