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Los Angeles party Lights Down Low unveils 20th anniversary party · News ⟋ RA Optimo (Espacio) will headline the 21st February event.

"We tried to keep it stimulating, somewhat satisfying and always sonically interesting," the founders shared. "Let's party."

Laurel Halo to release Midnight Zone OST · News ⟋ RA The score for Julian Charrière's film and exhibition is out on March 13th.

The film follows the path of a drifting lighthouse lens as it descends deep into the Pacific ocean.

Simon Reynolds documents rise of shoegaze in new book · News ⟋ RA Still in a Dream: Shoegaze, Slackers and the Reinvention of Rock, 1984–1994 will be published by White Rabbit Books.

The book traces the emergence of underground guitar music from the late '80s into the early '90s.

Brussels festival XRDS reveals first six acts · News ⟋ RA The Belgian weekender returns to Parc des Etangs on August 14th and 15th.

Six acts have been announced for Brussels festival XRDS.

Horst Arts & Music announces 2026 lineup · News ⟋ RA More than 120 artists will play the Belgium festival in May.

Horst Arts & Music has announced more than 120 artists for the 2026 edition.

Darius Syrossian cancels US tour due to President Trump's travel restrictions · News ⟋ RA "I have serious concerns about travelling to the US at this time," the Tehran-born DJ said.

"Art should stand for freedom, dignity and equal rights, and can't be separated from the realities people face every day," he said.

South Korean festival The Air House announces second round of names · News ⟋ RA Dguru, Ouissam, Sally C, Demuja and Sunju Hargun have been confirmed for the May event.

The three-day event returns to Namiseom Island in May.

Accidental Meetings reveals lineup for Bristol festival, Saccade · News ⟋ RA aya, Debit and Demdike Stare are among the artists booked for the April weekender.

The three-day festival returns to multiple Bristol venues in April.

Rotterdam's Nous'klaer Festival adds Dresden, ophélie for 2026 · News ⟋ RA The one-day event returns to Brutus on June 27th.

Rotterdam's Nous'klaer Festival has added more names for 2026.

fakemink samples Burial on new single 'fml .' · News ⟋ RA The track features on the UK rapper's new mixtape, The Boy who cried Terrified.

The seven-track The Boy who cried Terrified. is out today.

Hong Kong's Bad Times Records moves into natural wine store La Cabane · News ⟋ RA Following a series of pop-ups, the vinyl supplier found a home in the city's downtown core.

The shop sells a variety of 12-inch dance records, Asian rare groove and vintage clothing.

Mix Of The Day: Fergus Jones · News ⟋ RA The Copenhagen-based artist plumbs the dubby depths.

Mix Of The Day: Fergus Jones

Working-class people are being pushed out of the arts, new report finds · News ⟋ RA Class Ceiling warns that low pay, unpaid work and shrinking grassroots infrastructure are driving a collapse in social mobility.

A new report has found that social mobility across the UK's creative industries is in steep decline.

Utrecht's Orbit Festival announces 2026 lineup · News ⟋ RA Dj Babatr, SALOME and Tai Lokun have been booked for the August one-dayer.

Utrecht's Orbit Festival has unveiled the full lineup for 2026.

Detroit festival Movement completes 2026 lineup · News ⟋ RA Octo Octa, Mark Flash, Blawan and DJ Minx are among the artists heading to Hart Plaza in May.

The full Movement lineup has dropped.

Delsin unveils compilation of Djax-Up-Beats classics · News ⟋ RA Djax-Up-Beats 1990-2005: Volume 1 - The Acid Trip is out on March 20th.

Djax-Up-Beats 1990-2005: Volume 1 features favourites from the legendary techno label's catalogue.

Leipzig club Axxon N. announces closure · News ⟋ RA The Kohlrabizirkus space will host its final parties this weekend, less than a year after opening.

Axxon N. will cease operations at the end of the month, less than a year after opening.

Lisbon venue Lisa scales back programme citing 'unsustainable' model · News ⟋ RA Operators blame rising costs and reliance on ticket and bar sales for the move.

Lisbon venue Lisa has ended its regular programming.

Antwerp club Ampere could face soaring rent · News ⟋ RA The Simonsstraat venue's youth-work concession expires this summer.

Antwerp club Ampere could face significantly higher rent after its agreement with the city expires this summer.

Malta's Glitch Festival reveals ten-year anniversary lineup · News ⟋ RA The August event has booked KI/KI, Quelza, Silva Bumpa and VTSS.

Who's playing at the tenth anniversary of Glitch Festival?

Lyon festival Nuits Sonores completes 2026 lineup · News ⟋ RA Adrian Sherwood, GiGi FM, Powell and Tash LC are among the new additions.

The multi-venue Lyon festival has finalised this year's lineup.

Berlin club Kater announces FOREVER 25 lineup · News ⟋ RA The Holzmarktstrasse space has enlisted Chris Schwarzwälder for the curation of the three-day event.

The FOREVER 25 party series is dedicated to "paying homage to where it all started while being deeply embedded in the present."

South Korean festival PROMPT unveils first wave of names · News ⟋ RA The 24-hour event will be held at Homesari camping site in Hwacheon on May 9th.

The 24-hour event will be held at Homesari camping site in Hwacheon.

The Lot Radio unveils global tenth anniversary celebrations · News ⟋ RA The station has events lined up in Croatia, Belgium, Mexico and New York, among other places.

New York's The Lot Radio is planning parties across the world for its tenth anniversary this year.

Digesting the London Nightlife Taskforce report: 'A new era' · News ⟋ RA RA spoke to taskforce members and report contributors at a launch event earlier today.

We take a closer look at what contributors describe as the most comprehensive dataset ever assembled on London's after-dark economy.

Native Instruments enters preliminary insolvency proceedings · News ⟋ RA The Berlin-based music software firm has begun early-stage insolvency restructuring.

The Berlin-based firm has entered preliminary insolvency proceedings.

Mix Of The Day: Toumba · News ⟋ RA A showcase of music from the Arabian Peninsula.

Mix Of The Day: Toumba

Dortmund club Tresor.West introduces limit on artist fees · News ⟋ RA The Phoenixplatz venue spoke candidly about the financial challenges its facing.

"While the club scene is experiencing declining visitor numbers, DJ fees have risen significantly," the team said.

Shuttered Cork venue The Savoy to reopen next month · News ⟋ RA The iconic St Patrick's Street building will reopen on February 14th.

After closing its doors a decade ago, The Savoy is making a comeback next month.

Berlin queer party Lunchbox Candy ends after four years · News ⟋ RA Cofounder El Nino Diablo said the series has "come to its conclusion."

"This isn't goodbye forever. It's only goodbye for now," organisers said.