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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 2h

A hard drive and USB stick containing LOCO DICE's "entire music collection" was stolen last Friday, the DJ shared today.

Loco Dice's hard drive and USB with 'entire music collection' stolen · News ⟋ RA

The Germany-based DJ said the theft occured on October 10th, during a show at Milan club Fabrique.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 4h

Listen to SHERELLE's new remix of Kneecap and Orbital's "Sayõnara."

SHERELLE remixes Kneecap's 'Sayõnara' · News ⟋ RA

The producer's new version of the Irish trio's track with Orbital is out now.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 5h

Who's headed to C2C Festival this month?

Turin festival C2C confirms talks programme for 2025 · News ⟋ RA

The daylong series of workshops, talks and roundtables returns on October 31st.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 21h

Applications for the next edition of Underground Music Academy's ELEMENTS workshop series close on Friday, October 17th.

Detroit's Underground Music Academy details 2025 ELEMENTS course · News ⟋ RA

Applications for the three-week workshop series close on October 17th.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 22h

Sunn O))) have a new EP out on a new label: Sub Pop.

Sunn O))) sign with Sub Pop, reveal new EP · News ⟋ RA

Stephen O’Malley and Greg Anderson made their new record with the producer Brad Wood.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 1d

RIP D'Angelo, visionary neo-soul artist and cofounder of The Soulquarians.

D'Angelo, trailblazing soul and R&B artist, dies aged 51 · News ⟋ RA

The artist's family confirmed he died after "a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 1d

We're throwing a free party with BAMBII, UNIIQU3 and more in LA. RSVP now.

RA and Lenovo Yoga announce BAMBII, UNIIQU3 for free party in Los Angeles · News ⟋ RA

Taking place at Lot 613 on October 16th, MAKE SPACE will also feature Rhonda INTL as co-hosts, plus visual artist Spencer Sterling.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 1d

Brooklyn Mirage is looking to demolish a portion of its East Williamsburg venue, The Real Deal reports.

Brooklyn Mirage reportedly files permit to demolish part of venue · News ⟋ RA

Per The Real Deal, the application is for a full demolition of 32,000 square feet.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 1d

All three founders of Sónar are departing their roles after 32 years with the Barcelona festival.

Sónar founders step back after 30-plus years · News ⟋ RA

François Jozic, founder of roving party and festival series Brunch Electronik, has been appointed as the new CEO.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 1d

Jen Cardini is launching a festival in Paris.

Jen Cardini launches Paris festival, Nightclubbing · News ⟋ RA

It'll take place across multiple venues in September, 2026.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 1d

Peaches is back.

Peaches announces first new album in a decade, No Lube So Rude · News ⟋ RA

The Canadian artist also confirmed a series of North American tour dates, kicking off in 2026.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 2d

RIP Matt Tolfrey, influential UK DJ, producer and founder of
Leftroom.

Matt Tolfrey, influential artist and Leftroom founder, dies aged 44 · News ⟋ RA

The UK DJ and producer died over the weekend, according to friend and collaborator Damian Lazarus.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 2d

RA.1008 is a joyride through rave-ready tech house, speed garage, jungle and more.

Step forward Enzo Siragusa, cofounder of influential London party and festival Fuse.

RA.1008 Enzo Siragusa ⟋ RA Podcast

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

Tourist has a new album on the way.

Tourist announces new album, Music Is Invisible · News ⟋ RA

A lead single from the record, "Embrace," is out now.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

The new push, helmed by Keir Starmer, aims to drive growth in the struggling hospitality sector.

UK pubs could stay open later under new 'fast-track' licensing reforms · News ⟋ RA

The new push, helmed by Keir Starmer, aims to drive growth in the struggling hospitality sector.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

Who's playing RSO.BERLIN's fourth-anniversary party next month?

RSO.BERLIN to host Donato Dozzy, Yazzus for fourth-anniversary party · News ⟋ RA

The two-floor event is set for November 15th.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 6d

A bumper edition of the best festivals in the world 🌍

We look ahead to November and December gatherings to see out the year.

Top Ten Festivals 2025: November & December · Feature ⟋ RA

Each month, we highlight ten of the best festivals happening around the world.

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Resident Advisor @residentadvisor.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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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