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RA.1025 OMOLOKO ⟋ RA Podcast
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For RA.1025, Brazilian party starter OMOLOKO unveils 60 minutes of sun-drenched house.
That means South African kwaito, diva vocal flashes, funk-laced deep house, vibraphone-led strides and salsa-laced drumwork.
That means South African kwaito, diva vocal flashes, funk-laced deep house, vibraphone-led strides and salsa-laced drumwork.
We spoke to Ray Kabir, cofounder of Bristol DIY space Club 395, for the first instalment in our new Underground Insider series.
Club395 cofounder Ray Kabir: 'Grassroots culture isn't a side project' · News ⟋ RA
We spoke to the Bristol-based community builder for the first instalment in our new Underground Insider series.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We spoke to Ray Kabir, cofounder of Bristol DIY space Club 395, for the first instalment in our new Underground Insider series.
The "obsessed fly fisherman" hopes to help the organisation reach audiences beyond traditional fishing circles.
Nick Warren named Angling Trust ambassador · News ⟋ RA
The Bristol-based DJ—and longtime fly fishermen—will use the platform to spotlight campaigns around river health, pollution and conservation.
ra.co
February 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM
The "obsessed fly fisherman" hopes to help the organisation reach audiences beyond traditional fishing circles.
The pair have requested that the music be removed from the documentary.
Paul Thomas Anderson and Jonny Greenwood request removal of Phantom Thread music from Melania documentary · News ⟋ RA
The director and Radiohead guitarist say a cue from Greenwood's 2017 score was licensed without consultation.
ra.co
February 9, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The pair have requested that the music be removed from the documentary.
The arts space will be closed for the next couple of days, but Wednesday's event with These New Puritans will go ahead as planned.
Fire breaks out at Lisbon venue Galeria Zé Dos Bois · News ⟋ RA
The team behind the Bairro Alto space thanked the fire brigade, and confirmed programming won't be affected.
ra.co
February 9, 2026 at 3:20 PM
The arts space will be closed for the next couple of days, but Wednesday's event with These New Puritans will go ahead as planned.
Edinburgh's DAYS has added more names for this year's festival.
Edinburgh festival DAYS adds more names for 2026 · News ⟋ RA
Papa Nugs, Demi Riquisimo, Daksh and Mily B are among the new additions for the May one-dayer.
ra.co
February 9, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Edinburgh's DAYS has added more names for this year's festival.
All proceeds will go to Climate Action Support Pathway and the Filton 24 support fund.
'Fund-raver' to take place at London's Avalon Cafe in support of climate and pro-Palestine prisoners · News ⟋ RA
This Friday's Fossil Free London event will combine DJs, live sets, workshops and speeches.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:37 PM
All proceeds will go to Climate Action Support Pathway and the Filton 24 support fund.
RIP Ebo Taylor.
Ghanaian highlife legend Ebo Taylor dies aged 90 · News ⟋ RA
The influential guitarist, bandleader and arranger bridged Highlife, Afrobeat and jazz across seven decades.
ra.co
February 9, 2026 at 11:24 AM
RIP Ebo Taylor.
For RA.1025, Brazilian party starter OMOLOKO unveils 60 minutes of sun-drenched house.
That means South African kwaito, diva vocal flashes, funk-laced deep house, vibraphone-led strides and salsa-laced drumwork.
That means South African kwaito, diva vocal flashes, funk-laced deep house, vibraphone-led strides and salsa-laced drumwork.
RA.1025 OMOLOKO ⟋ RA Podcast
ra.co
February 9, 2026 at 10:23 AM
For RA.1025, Brazilian party starter OMOLOKO unveils 60 minutes of sun-drenched house.
That means South African kwaito, diva vocal flashes, funk-laced deep house, vibraphone-led strides and salsa-laced drumwork.
That means South African kwaito, diva vocal flashes, funk-laced deep house, vibraphone-led strides and salsa-laced drumwork.
All proceeds will go to organisations providing legal and financial aid to individuals in Germany experiencing repression for supporting the Palestinian cause.
Yazzus and DJ TOOL unveil new Palestine fundraiser compilation · News ⟋ RA
The Evil B-Side Twins & Friends Charity Compilation features Roza Terenzi, D. Tiffany, Nene H and others.
ra.co
February 9, 2026 at 9:47 AM
All proceeds will go to organisations providing legal and financial aid to individuals in Germany experiencing repression for supporting the Palestinian cause.
Cardiff Council gave the Womanby Street venue permission to grow in size two years ago, and a partial demolition is now underway.
Cardiff club Clwb Ifor Bach to undergo refurbishment · News ⟋ RA
The long-running Womanby Street venue is expanding into the vacant neighbouring building.
ra.co
February 9, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Cardiff Council gave the Womanby Street venue permission to grow in size two years ago, and a partial demolition is now underway.
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.