By Alex Blanco | Published: July 28, 2026 Executive Overview In the modern landscape of electronic music production, producers are spoiled for choice. Digital audio workstations (DAWs) arrive pre-packaged with gigabytes of meticulously curated sample libraries, and online marketplaces offer millions of pre-rendered kick drum samples ready to be dragged and dropped into a timeline. … Read more
Executive Overview In an era where the contemporary arts sector continually battles funding deficits, commercial pressures, and the lingering infrastructural challenges of the post-pandemic landscape, the Continuo Foundation continues to serve as an indispensable lifeline for historical performance practice in the United Kingdom. In its landmark 12th funding cycle, announced in September 2026, the Foundation … Read more
Executive Overview Electronic dance music has always been defined by its cyclical appetite for nostalgia, but few genres have experienced as ferocious and deliberate a modern resurrection as Eurodance. As contemporary club floors increasingly embrace the hyper-kinetic energy of neo-trance and post-Wall Berlin aesthetics, producers are looking backward to decode the structural anatomy that made … Read more
Executive Overview For decades, the standard historical narrative of house music has followed a well-trodden path. It begins in the hallowed halls of Chicago’s The Warehouse, follows Frankie Knuckles as he blends disco classics with European synth-pop and rhythmic manipulation, and sweeps forward through the legendary productions of figures like Marshall Jefferson, Larry Heard, and … Read more
Editor’s Note: This article contains details concerning the loss of a newborn infant, which some readers may find deeply distressing. Executive Overview In a heart-wrenching public revelation that has sent shockwaves through the British entertainment industry and beyond, acclaimed comedian Russell Howard has announced the death of his newborn son, Felix. The infant passed away … Read more
Executive Overview In what is already shaping up to be one of the most culturally significant and star-studded live comedy events of the decade, London’s iconic O2 arena is preparing to host The Felix Foundation Charity Stand-Up Gala on 8 February 2027. Spearheaded and hosted by acclaimed comedian Russell Howard, the evening will bring together … Read more
