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Art in the Age of Intimidation · Feature ⟋ RA
From EXIT Festival to Berlin's fallout over Gaza, political pressure has imperilled state funding for the arts. With the US on the brink, Chloe Lula asks: is this the end of cultural soft power?
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What happens when governments turn their backs on culture?
Our first long read of 2026 traces the history of cultural soft power and explores how independent music might navigate the road ahead.
Our first long read of 2026 traces the history of cultural soft power and explores how independent music might navigate the road ahead.
Mix Of The Day: Moses Malone
Mix Of The Day: Moses Malone · News ⟋ RA
The Tec-Troit cofounder captures the essence of the Motor City sound.
ra.co
February 6, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Mix Of The Day: Moses Malone
Josée B's collection is a visual archive of a culturally rich and transgressive moment in dance music history.
Montreal collective FLUSH hosts exhibition of newly unearthed '90s queer rave photos · News ⟋ RA
Josée B exhibited a cache of prints at the promoter's four-year anniversary event.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Josée B's collection is a visual archive of a culturally rich and transgressive moment in dance music history.
A new club has opened on the 43th floor of a high-rise São Paulo building.
New club Iccarus opens in São Paulo · News ⟋ RA
The venue, which is located on the 43rd floor of Mirante do Vale, will host Tarzsa, Gaspar Muniz and Milton Schuker this weekend.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 4:18 PM
A new club has opened on the 43th floor of a high-rise São Paulo building.
Unknown Perception has announced the lineup for what will be the second edition of the annual campout.
Los Angeles festival Unknown Perception reveals 2026 lineup · News ⟋ RA
Ø [Phase], Decoder and DJ Hyperactive will play the second edition of the June campout.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Unknown Perception has announced the lineup for what will be the second edition of the annual campout.
The club's building has reportedly also been subjected to attacks.
Vienna club Pratersauna enters bankruptcy proceedings · News ⟋ RA
Staff and DJs have reportedly not been paid since October 2025.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 3:18 PM
The club's building has reportedly also been subjected to attacks.
Mix Of The Day: MJK
Mix Of The Day: MJK · News ⟋ RA
Modern dubstep meets rhythmic techno.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Mix Of The Day: MJK
A new festival is launching in the Scottish town of Paisley next month.
Scotland's Paisley Arts Festival shares inaugural lineup · News ⟋ RA
The new event will celebrate the legendary Club 69, followed by an afterparty at the venue.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 1:26 PM
A new festival is launching in the Scottish town of Paisley next month.
More than 150 of the continent's largest festivals are affiliated with just four operators: Live Nation, AEG, CTS Eventim and Superstruct Entertainment.
Four corporations linked to over 150 major European festivals, new study shows · News ⟋ RA
Research from Live DMA and the Reset! network was published today.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 1:03 PM
More than 150 of the continent's largest festivals are affiliated with just four operators: Live Nation, AEG, CTS Eventim and Superstruct Entertainment.
The project, which launched in 2012, moves to a vacant warehouse space for the first time this year.
Geneva party series Grand Central reveals 2026 programme · News ⟋ RA
David Vunk, Bambounou and Nene H are among the artists playing over the next few weeks.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM
The project, which launched in 2012, moves to a vacant warehouse space for the first time this year.
Casey Wasserman has issued a public apology after his name surfaced in newly released Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
Wasserman Group founder issues statement after Epstein files mention · News ⟋ RA
The talent agency, established by Casey Wasserman in 2002, is home to some of the biggest names in dance music.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Casey Wasserman has issued a public apology after his name surfaced in newly released Jeffrey Epstein-related files.
The team behind the now-defunct POING CLUB is opening a new Rotterdam venue this coming spring.
Team behind Rotterdam's POING CLUB to open new venue, Shunter · News ⟋ RA
A crowdfunder has been started to help cover the costs of the launch.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 11:25 AM
The team behind the now-defunct POING CLUB is opening a new Rotterdam venue this coming spring.
The complaint claims Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and cofounder Benjamin Mann personally directed and approved the acquisition of pirated material.
Universal files $3 billion copyright lawsuit against Anthropic over alleged use of song lyrics in AI training · News ⟋ RA
Universal Music Publishing Group, Concord and ABKCO claim the AI firm copied and distributed more than 20,000 copyrighted works without permission.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 10:41 AM
The complaint claims Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and cofounder Benjamin Mann personally directed and approved the acquisition of pirated material.
What happens when governments turn their backs on culture?
Our first long read of 2026 traces the history of cultural soft power and explores how independent music might navigate the road ahead.
Our first long read of 2026 traces the history of cultural soft power and explores how independent music might navigate the road ahead.
Art in the Age of Intimidation · Feature ⟋ RA
From EXIT Festival to Berlin's fallout over Gaza, political pressure has imperilled state funding for the arts. With the US on the brink, Chloe Lula asks: is this the end of cultural soft power?
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
What happens when governments turn their backs on culture?
Our first long read of 2026 traces the history of cultural soft power and explores how independent music might navigate the road ahead.
Our first long read of 2026 traces the history of cultural soft power and explores how independent music might navigate the road ahead.
Liverpool City Council approved plans for a listening bar and café curated by the New York house legend.
Todd Terry to open new Liverpool listening bar, Freeze Hifi · News ⟋ RA
Liverpool City Council has granted permission for a new listening bar and café on Wood Street.
ra.co
February 5, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Liverpool City Council approved plans for a listening bar and café curated by the New York house legend.
The Morning Lane space can now trade until 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 AM on Thursdays.
London club The Glove That Fits secures permanent late licence and completes refurb · News ⟋ RA
The Hackney venue can operate until 4 AM on weekends, and has made upgrades to its sound system, booth and layout.
ra.co
February 4, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The Morning Lane space can now trade until 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 AM on Thursdays.
Washington, DC club Transmission has booked a slew of heavy-hitters for its new techno-focused event series, Black Box.
Washington, DC club TRANSMISSION books DJ Nobu, Rrose for Black Box series · News ⟋ RA
The venue opened in the former Rock & Roll Hotel building in October.
ra.co
February 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Washington, DC club Transmission has booked a slew of heavy-hitters for its new techno-focused event series, Black Box.
"We will now take legal action against the search warrant," a legal representative for the venue said.
Augsburg's City Club raided by police, crowdfunder launched · News ⟋ RA
The venue's legal representatives have pledged to take legal action following the incident.
ra.co
February 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
"We will now take legal action against the search warrant," a legal representative for the venue said.
A new Ricardo Villalobos-curated Sun Ra remix compilation is on the way.
Ricardo Villalobos curates new Sun Ra rework compilation · News ⟋ RA
When There Is No Sun features Underground Resistance, Calibre, Chez Damier and many more.
ra.co
February 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM
A new Ricardo Villalobos-curated Sun Ra remix compilation is on the way.
Listen to a new DJ Escrow track featuring Dean Blunt and Wraith9.
Listen to a new DJ Escrow track featuring Dean Blunt, Wraith9 · News ⟋ RA
"Pop" was uploaded to YouTube over the weekend.
ra.co
February 4, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Listen to a new DJ Escrow track featuring Dean Blunt and Wraith9.
A new festival spotlighting Bolivia's electronic and diasporic club scenes is launching in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra next week.
Murillo Fest to spotlight Bolivia's underground electronic scene against backdrop of political unrest · News ⟋ RA
The grassroots festival brings DJs, live acts and carnival traditions together in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
ra.co
February 4, 2026 at 12:06 PM
A new festival spotlighting Bolivia's electronic and diasporic club scenes is launching in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra next week.
The full Naturalis lineup is here.
Italy's Naturalis Festival completes 2026 lineup · News ⟋ RA
Plaid, Jonny Rock and Moxie are among the new additions to the June festival.
ra.co
February 4, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The full Naturalis lineup is here.
Pride in Protest said that partnering with a Live Nation subsidiary was "a horrific mistake."
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras cancels post-parade party amid Live Nation backlash · News ⟋ RA
The annual event has been "paused" following protests over links to the entertainment giant and calls for BDS compliance.
ra.co
February 4, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Pride in Protest said that partnering with a Live Nation subsidiary was "a horrific mistake."
Kiosk Radio has announced 19 new residents.
Belgium's Kiosk Radio announces 2026 residents · News ⟋ RA
19 new acts are joining the Brussels-based radio station.
ra.co
February 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Kiosk Radio has announced 19 new residents.
Arca has remixed Robyn.
Arca remixes Robyn's 'Sexistential' · News ⟋ RA
The track is taken from the Swedish artist's upcoming album of the same name, out on March 27th.
ra.co
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Arca has remixed Robyn.
A new event series is coming to San Francisco next month.
Goldenvoice launches new event series, Club Darc in San Francisco · News ⟋ RA
DJ Seinfeld, Silva Bumpa, Ben Sterling and more will play the first wave of shows.
ra.co
February 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
A new event series is coming to San Francisco next month.