Megan Townsend

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Deputy Digital Editor at Mixmag

The saint from St.Helens,she/her, Deputy Editor @mixmag | Dm's r open... but the views?! those are mine baby

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Brazilian funk added as new genre category on Beatport

1 week ago | mixmag.net | Megan Townsend

Beatport has added a new, dedicated genre category for Brazilian funk. The music platform launched the new category on Wednesday (April 30), as part of plans to "recognise one of Brazil's most dynamic and culturally rich musical exports." Brazilian funk, also known as baile funk and funk carioca, originates from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.
Paul Kalkbrenner attacked by member of crowd during elrow Town Madrid set

1 week ago | mixmag.net | Megan Townsend

The German artist had been performing a live set at the show, which was held at Madrid's Recinto Ferial Tres Canto, alongside other acts such as Low Steppa, East End Dubs, Paco Onsuna, Max Dean, De La Swing and more. Read this next: The elrow chicken's head has mysteriously gone missingAccording to Ibiza1Radio, Kalkbrenner "was not injured" during the incident. At the time of publishing, neither elrow nor Paul Kalkbrenner have addressed the incident on social media.
New music on our radar this week: Goldfrapp, Isabella Lovestory, Myd

1 week ago | mixmag.net | Megan Townsend

The Bug returns with "12 'Burials / Mud'The Bug has announced a new double-single 'Burials / Mud', set to land on Relapse Records on June 13. Consisting of 'Bury Dem' featuring vocals from LOGAN and 'Deep in Mud', a collaboration with Lagos rapper Magugu, the release also features two standalone dubs for each track: 'Buried Dub' and 'Mud Dub'. “For me, "Burials / Mud' is a celebration of verbal grime and sonic filth, where dub meets riff, and beats add brute physicality,” The Bug says.
Festival line-ups you might have missed: HOWL Pride Festival, Exposé Noir, Big Smoke Festival and more

1 week ago | mixmag.net | Megan Townsend

Transmissions from Hackney unveils new wave of acts for 2025London day festival Transmissions from Hackney has revealed the latest slew of acts set to appear at its next day-to-night event on September 27. This year, DJ Masda, Spekki Webu, Kia, DJ MARIA., Sugar Free, MJK, Skee Mask, Bitter Babe, Ehua, upsammy, Wata Igarashi, and more are set to appear throughout the day.
Dialled In release statement in response to Boiler Room's acquisition by Superstruct/KKR

1 week ago | mixmag.net | Megan Townsend

Dialled In has issued a statement clarifying its partnership with Boiler Room, following criticism over the streaming platform's acquisition by Superstruct/KKR. Published via an Instagram post yesterday (May 1), the UK-based South Asian collective said that "after careful reflection and consultation", it would "continue with upcoming projects" including its participation in Boiler Room's London festival in August.
10 of the best photos from Pacha Ibiza's 2025 season grand opening weekend

1 week ago | mixmag.net | Megan Townsend

The 2025 Ibiza clubbing season has officially started and, of course, the island's original superclub Pacha Ibiza kicked things off in style with a huge grand opening weekend consisting of three sold-out nights with sets from some of dance music's brightest and best.
Annie Mac, BICEP and Primal Scream sign open letter in support of Kneecap

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Megan Townsend

5 hours agoSinners star Jack O’Connell on his secret Irish dancing pastJack O’Connell and Delroy Lindo sit down to talk all things Sinners, the highly anticipated supernatural horror from director Ryan Coogler. They share what it was like filming the genre-bending project, what they learned from working with Coogler — and Jack reveals an unexpected history with Irish dancing.
Massive Attack issue statement in support of Kneecap: "Genocide is the story"

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Megan Townsend

2 hours agoGreen Point Flea Market returns after 15-year hiatus, bringing back local cultureAfter a 15-year absence, the Green Point Flea Market is making a long-awaited return to its original home, reviving a once-thriving trading space …5 hours agoTop 7 Most Unusual Cricket Pitches In the WorldCricket is not only a sport but also part of the culture in countries like Pakistan, India, UK and Australia.
Massive Attack issue statement in support of Kneecap: "Genocide is the story"

1 week ago | mixmag.net | Megan Townsend

Massive Attack have issued a statement in response to calls from several UK political figures to remove Kneecap from festival line-ups, including this year's Glastonbury. The seminal electronic outfit published a statement via Instagram yesterday (April 30), insisting that "Kneecap are not the story".
Annie Mac, BICEP and Primal Scream sign open letter in support of Kneecap

2 weeks ago | mixmag.net | Megan Townsend

Scottish First Minister John Swinney, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, and Labour MP David Taylor are among political figures who have called for Kneecap to be removed from festival line-ups, including this year's Glastonbury, after footage emerged of a member of the band shouting: "Kill your local MP", during a show in April 2023.