Tom Morello continues to merge music and social activism, Carl Cox holds a special place in the new DJ Mag documentary, and Rudimental’s hit single reaches new heights!
The track “Freedom” by Steve Angello just got a new and refreshed sound, Kenya Grace is gearing up for a tour across two ends of the planet, and “Always Get Through To You” by Barry Can’t Swim has been presented as “Tune of the Week” on BBC Radio 1. On the regional and domestic fronts, we anticipate a new single from Joker Out and delve into the second album by Nemesis!
Tom Morello – Music Will Humanitarian of the Year Award and Performance at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights
The organization Music Will, dedicated to providing free music education and resources to children from preschool to high school, awarded Tom Morello the Humanitarian of the Year award for his special contribution in 2023. „This award is something that lives and breathes now for generations and will continue to create links in the chain of people making music and potentially changing their worlds with it,” said the Rage Against the Machine guitarist.
Last Friday, Morello performed at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, at the opening of a new interactive exhibition that merges music and activism, featuring the van from Rage Against the Machine‘s first tour. “The entire history of my recording and performing career has been about more than entertainment: It’s about changing the world,” Morello said, concluding, “The one question that I’ve been asked repeatedly throughout the years is how do I get involved, and the answer to that is everywhere in this museum.”
Carl Cox – Star of DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Documentary
Synonymous with DJ-ing as a profession, the great Carl Cox is one of the key speakers in DJ Mag‘s new documentary, Top 100 DJs: The World’s Biggest Music Poll. As a name that has been positioned in the Top 100 DJs since its inception in 1993, Cox has a long tradition with this prestigious global music media, and last year he received the Outstanding Contribution Award on the occasion of the thirtieth anniversary of this iconic list.
“It’s still such an honour to have received the DJ Mag 30 Years of Top 100 DJs — Outstanding Contribution Award. I’ve always done everything because I take great pleasure in sharing something that I love so much, and that’s music,” stated Carl Cox on his Instagram account, inviting fans to watch the documentary.
Rudimental – New Hit “Alibi” Tops the Big Top 40 Chart
The new hit single from the popular British group Rudimental, the song “Alibi” in collaboration with singer-songwriter Ella Henderson, which creatively incorporates a sample from the iconic “Gangsta’s Paradise,” has reached the top spot on the prestigious Big Top 40 Chart!
“Alibi” is the second collaboration between the energetic collective and the renowned singer-songwriter, following the single “Handle My Own” from 2021.
Steve Angello: New Remix of the Single “Freedom”
The hit single “Freedom,” by Swedish DJ sensation and one of the founders of the globally renowned electronic trio Swedish House Mafia, Steve Angello, has undergone a revival in a remix by the duo Body Ocean. In this new version, the track from 2017 receives a fresh UK garage sound.
Kenya Grace Announces North America and Australia Tour
One of the leading stars of the new generation on a meteoric rise, Kenya Grace, has announced a North American and Australian tour for the spring of this year. A series of 12 performances will kick off on April 3rd in Toronto and conclude in Fremantle, Australia, on May 11th. After that, we look forward to seeing her at EXIT Festival this July!
Barry Can’t Swim: BBC Radio 1 Tune of the Week
Last week, Scottish producer and DJ Barry Can’t Swim, known for combining electronic and jazzy elements, was awarded the BBC Radio 1’s Tune of the Week title with his single “Always Get Through To You.”
Joker Out: Anniversary of the Hit Single “Carpe Diem,” New Release Coming Next Week!
Previous week marked the anniversary of the release of the single “Carpe Diem,” which propelled the regional sensation, Joker Out, to new heights. The band celebrated it with an Instagram post. They’ve also announced their upcoming release, the song “Everybody’s Waiting,” scheduled for February 16th. The upcoming single is already available for pre-save, and fans were delighted with a snippet from the studio!
Nemesis: New Album “Embrace Reality”
The all-female melodic death metal band Nemesis from Belgrade released their second studio album “Embrace Reality”! The new LP record brings eight songs, signed to the Novi Sad underground label Grom Records, which also released their debut album in 2019.
