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BEN TURNER
Co-Founder, International Music Summit
Pete Tong's Essential New Tune
Keep On
Dusky
17 Steps
out now
Comment
"Now having rolled out a recent brace of club heaters for Fabric this came fresh off the back of their epic 'Trance You' single for 17 Steps, their own label. Dusky return home with a beautifully eclectic new offering, which is called 'Keep On'. This is a real change of direction. Such a soulful record. I had this tune on repeat all week and I trust you do the same. It is a very special tune."   
This week's featured Essential New Tune was featured in last week’s Friday show on BBC Radio 1. Listen again and forward to 40.57 here. 
Contact
Label: Ammaarah Khan, 17 Steps
Management: Allan McGrath & Mattie Stanton, Involved Management
Publishing: unpublished
Radio : Adam Carter, Exclusive Promo
Live: US - Melissa Calarco & Andrew Kelsey, Liaison Artists / UK - Jason O'Regan, Earth Agency
03 Dec 2024
News and Features
  • Sony Music Entertainment and a number of its subsidiaries, including Ultra Records and AWAL, are being sued by Patrick Moxey’s independent publisher, Ultra International Music Publishing, with allegations of copyright infringement due to Sony and its affiliates’ alleged use of Ultra’s compositions without a license. (MBW) 
  • DJs, clubs, and music industry bodies (PRS for Music & PPL in the UK, BUMA in the Netherlands, and APRA AMCOS/PPCA in Australia) voice support for KUVO powered by DJ Monitor to champion fair royalties for electronic music creators. (RotD)  
  • The Dutch vinyl pressing plant Deepgrooves has announced its closure amid claims of “fraud” from some of its customers. (NME) 
  • Music Venue Trust has joined forces with live music advocates, Save Our Scene, created to support the grassroots music sector via donations from major event ticket levies and contributions from artists, industry and partners. (RotD) 
  • Fabric's iconic mix series and party is now also a record label. (RA) 
Digital
  • Spotify is teaming up with charity Youth Music to launch a fund that will support grassroots youth spaces in the UK. (MusicAlly) 
  • Spotify will no longer allow developers building third-party apps with its Web API to access several features within the platform, such as song and artist recommendations. (TechCrunch) 
  • Cirkay, a new initiative by fan D2C strategists Push Entertainment, has launched Cirkay Fan Pass, a 'digital key' that empowers artists with direct, secure access to their fans across multiple online platforms. (RotD) 
Live
  • Tomorrowland announces 2025 theme, Orbyz (DJMag) 
Comment, Opinion and Analysis
  • AIF reported 72 UK festivals have now announced a postponement, cancellation or complete closure in 2024 - double the amount that fell in 2023. (RotD) 
  • The evolution of digital music has passed through three distinct phases: firstly ‘fear & loathing’ (Napster 1999-’04), then the ‘the era of unbundling’ (iTunes music store 2003-’09). Thirdly, we have music’s outright submission to tech (streaming and the hyper growth of Spotify 2010-’24). What happens next? (SongSommelier) 
Tech
  • "A great beginner keyboard, and a potential gateway into electronic music making in general": Roland Go Keys 3 and 5 review (MusicRadar) 
  • Nvidia introduces AI audio generator ‘Fugatto’ – Can produce sounds never heard before. (EDMTunes) 
  • Telepathic Instruments’ Orchid: All the details about Tame Impala’s new synth revealed. (MusicTech) 
Beatport
  • How to look after yourself as a DJ? (Beatportal)
  • Joi Cardwell & Eden Prince chat "What Becomes Of You" (Beatportal)
  • Introducing: Fiona Kraft (Beatportal)
  • Joe Goddard & Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith: The Tale of Two 'Neptunes' (Beatportal)
  • Playlist of the Week: CC:DISCO! (Beatportal)
  • Label of the Month: Gondwana (Beatportal)
Clubs
  • Berlin label BCCO offers emerging DJs a chance to play Tresor. (RA) 
Streams & Podcasts
  • Goldie 'Inner City Life' | The Making Of A Drum & Bass Classic (DJMag)  
  • Groove Armada 'Superstylin' | The Making Of A Dance Anthem (DJMag) 
  • RA.965 Loidis (RA) 
  • In session with Tiffany Calver | Mixmag x eBay (Mixmag) 
  • 999999999 techno set Venice | Mixmag x Burn Energy Tour (Mixmag) 
  • ASH x Nick William | Boiler Room SYSTEM: Mauritius (Boiler Room) 
Artist and Music Features
  • As Spotify Wrapped beckons and fans jostle to be in the top one percent of their favourite artist’s listeners, our writer investigates the curious phenomenon of the earworm – and why he won’t stop listening to Brat. (Standard) 
  • How Alok is transforming ancestral sounds into a global call for sustainability. (Billboard) 
  • Dave Clarke - "Dance music is in disarray right now" (Attack) 
  • "I put all of my energy into what I do." Joseph Capriati talks about his undying passion for music, his take on business techno and how the scene has changed over the course of his long career. (RA) 
  • Skee Mask: The Special One (RA) 
  • Tom Noble's spirit world (DJMag) 
  • "It's like a new sound": Brighter Days Family are bringing positive change to dance music. (Mixmag) 
  • In conversation with Bicep, Kneecap, OR:LA, SOAK and TRAMP (BBC 6Music) 
  • Nature's Son Rises: How Of The Trees found his forest at Red Rocks. (EDM) 
  • Dankie Sounds is spreading diasporic dancefloor delight worldwide. (Mixmag) 
  • How UTA powered Kenya Grace's festival charge. (IQ) 
  • Fresh Kicks 217: Lulah Francs (DJMag) 
  • The 15 best bass music tracks of November 2024 (Magnetic) 
Artist News
  • Arthur Baker, legendary producer and remixer, announces memoir, Looking for the Perfect Beat. (DJMag) 
  • Martin Garrix to play his biggest UK headline show at London's Gunnersbury Park on 16 August. (EDM)
  • ‘70s compilation of female electronic music composers reissued on vinyl. (DJMag) 
  • Deadmau5 has unveiled his latest single, ‘Familiars,’ in collaboration with the popular game World of Tanks Blitz. (EDMTunes) 
  • Mr Scruff has announced a ‘Miniature Arena Tour’ of the UK in support of independent venues. (Mixmag) 
  • Skrillex says his next project will be his last as part of his deal with Atlantic Records and will then go independent. (EDM) 
  • Sally C and Eliza Rose have joined forces to release their new collaborative EP, 'DR Pleasure'. (DJMag) 
  • David Guetta joins forces with Kiko & Olivier Giacomotto on melodic techno single, ‘Home’. (EDMTunes) 
  • SHERELLE’s BEAUTIFUL platform is set to host a fundraising event at The Carpet Shop in Peckham next month. (DJMag) 
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