Published
Fri, Dec 15, 2023, 09:00
- We round up five key stories from the past few days, in bitesize format.
Welcome to our weekly news round-up. Every Friday, we'll share five key stories from the past few days, in bitesize format.
The Caretaker uploads back catalogue to streaming services
Thursday, December 14th
Michael Lawson
The Caretaker is uploading all of his music to streaming services. Until now, none of his work has been available to stream. The UK artist is doing so to claim intellectual property of his work, he said in a statement.
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Trevor Jackson shares dispute with Acid Jazz Records
Thursday, December 14th
Michael Lawson
Trevor Jackson has gone public with a dispute involving Acid Jazz Records and UK band Emperor's New Clothes. The claims concern the 1996 album Surreal Estate by Emperor's New Clothes that Jackson produced.
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Indian promoter Prateek Pandey faces sexual assault allegations
Wednesday, December 13th
Anu Shukla
Prateek Pandey, a major Indian promoter who has worked with Boiler Room and DGTL Festival, is being held in pretrial jail in Mumbai for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman DJ on multiple occasions. The lawyer for the alleged victim said she was assaulted multiple times between 2019 and 2022.
Content warning: This article contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault.
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New book features four-day interview with Theo Parrish
Monday, December 11th
Arielle Lana LeJarde
A new volume in a book anthology series centers around Theo Parrish's illustrious career. Blank Forms 09: Sound Signatures also includes conversations with composers Marcus Pal, Aki Onda and Takehisa Kosugi.
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Nowadays' 24-hour party to run every weekend next year
Friday, December 8th
Arielle Lana LeJarde
New York's Nowadays is expanding its monthly 24-hour party to every weekend. The club's booker also reveals its lease may end in 11 months.
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