Published
Fri, Feb 9, 2024, 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.
How should artists approach playing and sampling regional music?
Tuesday, February 6th
Nyshka Chandran
Researching the social and cultural context behind music is typically reserved for scholars and reissue labels, but what about artists? As transmitters of sonic knowledge, should DJs and producers do their due diligence on music from a particular culture before playing or sampling it? Or is it enough to simply like a rhythm or melody?
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Pitchfork website will remain, staff say
Tuesday, February 6th
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Pitchfork will continue operating its own website instead of transitioning into the GQ domain. Speaking anonymously to RA, employees confirmed the publication won't lose its digital footprint. They've also confirmed claims by ex-staff that the company feels like a "ghost ship."
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Houghton Festival announces first names for 2024
Tuesday, February 6th
Katie Thomas
More than 70 artists will debut at UK festival Houghton this year, including CARISTA, Wata Igarashi and Ogazón. The festival is cofounded and curated by Craig Richards.
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Priest, AKA Francisco Manzano, dies
Tuesday, February 6th
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Mexico City DJ and producer Priest was a resident at local queer party [sic] and one-half of Sex Shop Boys with Tommy Hart.
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Skrillex, Fred Again.. & Flowdan's 'Rumble' wins Grammy
Monday, February 5th
Michael Lawson
Skrillex, Fred again.. and Flowdan's track "Rumble" won Best Electronic/Dance Recording at the 66th Grammy Awards. Fred Again..'s Actual Life 3 also won the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album.
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