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Guided by an adherence to a philosophy of “outernationalism”, Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto’s overlooked 1989 record Beauty concluded a pivotal decade of transnational works and collaborations. An audio patchwork tapestry that defies “world music” in its modern conventions, Sakamoto corralled countless collaborators for the sessions (a few including Brian Wilson, Sly Dunbar, Robert Wyatt, Senegalese vocalist Youssou N’Dour, and Arto Lindsay). A self-proclaimed cultural map including Okinawan folk songs and a Rolling Stones cover, Beauty is a spectacle to behold, reaching beyond any regional boundaries.

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Last month Karina Rykman shared “Easy, Rider,” the first single from her forthcoming sophomore release Late Checkout. The album, which will be available on September 25, was recorded with Gabe Monro at Trey Anastasio’s The Barn and LCD Soundsystem’s DFA Studios. Today Rykman is offering up the title track to Late Checkout. She explains, “‘Late […]

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Photo by Doug Fondriest via SCI Facebook Following five sets over two nights at Red Rocks this weekend, the String Cheese Incident made their way to Salt Lake City for a show at Red Butte Amphitheatre last night. The band will remain active with shows over the next four days before wrapping up the current […]

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Recording stars being honored in other fields include Cheech & Chong (motion pictures) and Nicole Scherzinger (live theater/live performance).

The Grammy-nominated artist makes a special appearance on the song for Discovery’s K-Pop Shark Heroes special.

While many attendees left Electric Forest with unforgettable memories, the festival also faced a series of troubling incidents. The most serious involved the discovery of a newborn baby’s body on the festival grounds, a case that continues to draw public attention and concern. Michigan State Police continue to investigate the case after someone discovered the […]

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Nifra – I Can See It: a dark techno-trance hybrid on Hardwell’s Rave Culture, all peak-time pressure and explosive builds. Stream it.

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Eddy Palermo opens his record box to reveal 10 tracks selected specifically for the road, the miles and the moments that come with endurance running. Blending his passion for electronic music with his commitment to fitness and wellbeing, these selections reflect the energy, focus and emotion that carry him through long-distance training and competition. From […]

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Galactica continues its second consecutive season at UNO Malta, with seven dates across July and August confirming another summer of programming at one of Malta’s leading electronic music venues. The residency on the Mediterranean island runs alongside the brand’s first season at Eden Ibiza, marking a further expansion of Galactica’s international presence. Following the success […]

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The band also reflects on making Billboard chart history earlier this year with “Get the Message.”