Executive Overview In what is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated and culturally significant pop crossovers of the decade, Queen of Pop Madonna and modern avant-pop icon Charli xcx have officially joined forces. The result of this monumental studio union is ‘Danceteria Afterhours’, a pulsating, club-ready sonic overhaul that bridges decades of electronic dance music … Read more
Japanese electronic musical instrument giant Roland is expanding its direct-to-consumer footprint by launching its very first standalone retail flagship in the United States. Situated in the vibrant, culture-rich landscape of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District at 414 West 14th Street, the upcoming retail space represents a massive milestone for the corporation. Spanning an expansive 9,000 square feet … Read more
Executive Overview For five decades, veteran photographer Alan Lodge—universally known by his moniker "Tash"—has stood on the frontline of Britain’s countercultural movements, documenting the raw energy, communal resilience, and radical autonomy of the UK’s free festival, New Age traveller, and illegal rave subcultures. From his initial brush with state authoritarianism at the 1974 Windsor Free … Read more
Executive Overview For ten defining years at the turn of the millennium, Monday nights in London belonged to a sweaty, chaotic, boundary-blurring sanctuary known simply as Trash. Helmed by a visionary 22-year-old Erol Alkan, the party did not merely provide a weekend’s worth of escapism at the start of the working week; it fundamentally rewrote … Read more
Executive Overview In the ever-evolving landscape of modern electronic music, few intersections are as fertile or as technically demanding as the cross-pollination between classic UK garage, 2-step rhythmics, and electro-infused sound design. Enter Los Angeles-based producer and DJ Introspekt and vocal powerhouse Vanessa Tha Finessa, two West Coast-based forces who have collided to create one … Read more
Executive Overview The electronic music landscape has been set abuzz by a cryptic, high-concept collaborative teaser dropped by three of the underground scene’s most dynamic modern selectors: Josh Baker, Kettama, and Prospa. Shared via a synchronized Instagram rollout on the evening of September 22nd, a slick, cinematic video featured the artists trading the booth for … Read more
Executive Overview Electronic music history is defined by pivotal moments where the underground consciousness shifts irrevocably. For the enigmatic Scottish electronic duo Boards of Canada—comprising brothers Marcus Eoin and Michael Sandison—such a paradigm shift occurred in the mid-1990s. Emerging from the misty, isolating landscapes of the Scottish Highlands, the pair cultivated a sonic palette that … Read more
Executive Overview In a watershed moment for contemporary British music, the London-based quintet Ezra Collective has officially rewritten the history books. Securing the Number One spot on the UK Official Albums Chart with their latest release, Here Because of Hope, the trailblazing group has become the first-ever UK jazz act to claim the country’s most … Read more
Executive Overview Few musical acts can claim the genre-defying longevity, cultural footprint, and visionary artistic output of Gorillaz. Conceived in 1998 by the brilliant creative partnership of musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, the world’s most successful virtual band has spent a quarter of a century redefining what popular music can be. By fusing … Read more
Executive Overview In a bold convergence of industrial heritage and bleeding-edge acoustics, Apple has announced the upcoming launch of Apple Music Hall, a bespoke, 600-capacity live performance and broadcasting venue situated within the historic core of London’s iconic Battersea Power Station. Scheduled to open its doors on September 28, this architectural and technological marvel aims … Read more
