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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 19h

The Crown Prosecution Service will appeal a London court's decision to throw out a terror charge against Kneecap's Mo Chara last month.

Prosecutors to appeal dismissed terror charge against Kneecap's Mo Chara · News ⟋ RA

Kneecap has called the new challenge part of "a state wide witch-hunt against Palestinian solidarity."

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 21h

Per Björk, Magga Stína was among the activists sailing with the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, which Israeli authorities intercepted earlier this month.

Björk calls for 'safe return' of childhood friend 'kidnapped' by Israeli army from Gaza flotilla · News ⟋ RA

Per the artist, Magga Stína had been sailing with activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla when she was detained by authorities.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 22h

Leeds' Freedom Mills will say goodbye to its longtime Washington Street location next month.

Leeds venue Freedom Mills to close next month · News ⟋ RA

In a statement, the team cited redevelopment on Kirkstall Road as a main factor, and detailed plans to secure a new space.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 1d

Who's playing Bordeaux's Isulia Festival this year?

France's Isulia Festival reveals full 2025 lineup · News ⟋ RA

DJ Babatr, Sedef Adasï, Bambounou and more will play the weekender next month.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 1d

Efdemin is releasing a new album this month on Ostgut Ton—his first after a six-year hiatus.

Efdemin to release first album in six years on Ostgut Ton · News ⟋ RA

Poly lands on Berghain's recently-relaunched in-house label on October 17th.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 1d

This Saturday, fabric will host a fundraiser for longtime lighting technician Chris Binks, who is in recovery after a major heart attack.

fabric to host fundraiser for lighting tech Chris Binks after heart attack · News ⟋ RA

Dr Banana, Georgia, Enzo Siragusa and many more will play the party on October 12th.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 1d

September was a fantastic month for guitar music and for sound system culture. From Joanne Robertson's Blurrr, Skepta & Fred Again..'s startlingly good EP and Paul St. Hilaire's long-anticipated collaborative album. Here's a roundup.

Best Music 2025: September · Feature ⟋ RA

The best albums, EPs and mixes of September, August, July, June, May, April, March, February and January 2025.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 1d

Beverly Glenn-Copeland has announced his first new album since 2023.

Beverly Glenn-Copeland announces new album, Laughter In Summer · News ⟋ RA

Written and recorded with his partner Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland, the new record is due out in February 2026.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 2d

The two new courses of study at pointblank's Los Angeles campus will focus on music production and audio engineering.

pointblank Music School rolls out first fully-accredited degree programmes · News ⟋ RA

The two new courses at the school's Los Angeles campus will focus on music production.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 2d

The debut edition of Nine Inch Nails' new music festival Future Ruins has been cancelled.

Nine Inch Nails' music festival Future Ruins cancelled · News ⟋ RA

The new festival was set to host John Carpenter, Questlove and more in Los Angeles next month.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 2d

RIP DJ Tráva, cofounder of Prague parties MIX and SHAKE and a key architect of the Czech Republic's dance music scene.

DJ Tráva, Czech techno pioneer, dies aged 60 · News ⟋ RA

The cofounder of key 1990s Prague parties MIX and SHAKE, Tráva helped establish the Czech Republic's dance music scene.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 2d

For RA.1007, mi-el goes big on bass futurism.

The gifted London DJ and curator mixes Equiknoxx, Slikback and Black Rave Culture with Nicki Minaj flips, grime classics and percussive experiments.

Dive in.

RA.1007 mi-el ⟋ RA Podcast

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 5d

Fresh releases from Danilo Plessow, Pigeon Steve and Beatrice M. lead this week's new music roundup.

This week's new music: Danilo Plessow, Pigeon Steve, Beatrice M. · News ⟋ RA

We round up ten new music announcements from the last few days.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

An unusual new drum machine is now on offer from UK firm Bad Dog Designs.

Bad Dog Designs releases analogue drum synth · News ⟋ RA

The Osprey-8 is based on schematics from the early 1980s.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

The flotilla intended to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. All 41 boats have now been intercepted.

Louna Sbou, cofounder of Berlin venue Oyoun, detained after Gaza flotilla intercepted · News ⟋ RA

The German citizen is one of around 500 activists who were detained after Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

Happyend is a dystopian thriller set in a near-future Tokyo.

¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U features in new thriller from Ryuichi Sakamoto's son · News ⟋ RA

Happyend, the debut film from Neo Sora, is out now in the UK.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

What were the top stories in electronic music this week?

This week's top stories: Corsica Studios closing, Roland reveals TR-1000, Daniel Ek steps down as Spotify CEO · News ⟋ RA

Five key stories you may have missed over the past week.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

The opening weekend programme at Café Café Bar Amsterdam features DJ Stingray 313, The Ghost and more.

New club Café Café Bar Amsterdam to debut at ADE · News ⟋ RA

The 400-cap space will host The Ghost, DJ Stingray 313 and more during its opening weekend.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

Polifonic Festival is launching a new Milan series, City Echoes, next month.

Polifonic Festival announces new Milan series, City Echoes · News ⟋ RA

The new, multi-venue series will host John Talabot, Piezo and more this November.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

Manchester club Hidden has unveiled the lineups for a run of tenth anniversary events.

Manchester club Hidden books Doc Scott, Jossy Mitsu for tenth birthday · News ⟋ RA

Ben Sims, Bitter Babe, Mary Lake and Quest are among the Downtex Mill venue's other upcoming bookings.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

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