Russia has banned all use of the music streaming platform SoundCloud, making allegations about the use of “false information” about the Russian war in Ukraine. Read more
Nina Kraviz won’t appear at three festivals she was due to play in the coming weeks. Read more
Ever since war broke out in Ukraine, prevalent figures in the electronic dance music community have been using their platform to oppose the war and advocate peace. Although most members of the community have openly spoken out against the war, not everyone has used their following to do so. One popular artist that has been under heavy scrutiny for staying quiet during the fray is Russian DJ and producer Nina Kraviz. Read more
Nastia‘s NECHTO records is putting on a fundraising party for Ukraine in NYC this summer. Taking place at the city’s Knockdown Center on July 1st, 2022, the rave marks the label’s first international event and features a raft of Ukrainian artists, including Nastya Muravyova, Noizar, Bejenec (live), Voin Oruwu (live), and Nastia herself.
Clone Distribution has dropped Nina Kraviz and her трип label over the Russian artist’s response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The decision was outlined in detail last week via a post on Clone’s blog, written by founder Serge Verschuur (aka Serge). He criticized Kraviz for her alleged “pro-Putin” views and “CCCP/USSR sentiments,” as well as her decision “to stay silent” on the atrocities in Ukraine.
With their red Opel Astra car blaring techno music, three Ukrainian volunteers deliver aid to Kharkiv neighborhoods targeted by Russian rockets. While the previous two days had been fairly quiet in Ukraine’s second city, on Tuesday, the roar of Ukrainian cannon and Russian artillery rang out again.
Ed Vertov, the Russian owner of the Los Angeles record shop Stellar Remnant has been served with a 30-day eviction notice by their landlord.
The store, which specializes in electronic music, shared the news via social media last Friday, March 11th, alongside a photo of the notice, which is dated March 2nd. The posts were likely written by Ed Vertov. More will be reported as more of this story unfolds.
For Ukrainian duo Artur and Batish, better known as ARTBAT, playing shows as festival season approaches is probably the last thing on their minds. The melodic house and techno stars are in their home country, whichRussian President Vladimir Putin has chosen to invade in an unprovoked war opposed by most of Europe, the US and the world.
On Thursday, February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an attack on Ukraine, leading the country to sever diplomatic ties with Russia and declare martial law. Various governments the world over are lending Ukraine support in different ways, however, we are also beginning to see many independent companies and organizations also choosing to interdict business relations with Russia.
