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Photo of ARTBAT and John Martin looking upwards with a black background

ARTBAT have teamed up with singer John Martin for a brand new single, ‘Coming Home’. Listen to it below.


Released last week via Warner Music...

Photo of a tent with military recruitment posters at Outline Festival, Moscow

Russia’s Outline Festival, which returned earlier this month for the first time since being cancelled in 2016, has sparked controversy after a military recruitment tent...

Photo of Alinka with a tattoo sleeve in front of a black background

Alinka will release a new EP, ‘Day Dreamer’, via the Twirl imprint next week. Listen to ‘Learning To Fly’ below.


After a two-year label hiatus...

Photo taken of the crowd at Kyiv's Strichka Festival. One dancer is waving a blue fan above their head

In May, Strichka Festival took place at Kyiv's Closer club in defiance of the Russian bombardment that had intensified in recent weeks. Here, Kit Macdonald reports back from the event, and meets artists and punters determined to show that they won’t be bowed by Putin’s war machine

In the early hours of Saturday 20th May, Russia attacks Kyiv for the 10th night in a row. DJ Mag counts 10 window-rattling explosions in...

ENCES Kyiv opening

A new nightclub is opening in Kyiv this week. ENCES will launch on Saturday with a headline set by homegrown talent Nastya Muravyova alongside Sasha Storm...

Kyiv and Liverpool to host simultaneous Ukraine fundraising raves in May

Kyiv and Liverpool are set to host simultaneous Ukraine fundraising raves next month.


Taking place as part of EuroFestival, which will be held across two...

Outhouse Sounds release six-track garage EP raising money for Ukrainian aid: Listen

Liverpool's Outhouse Sounds have released a six-track garage EP, 'OHSVA002', to raise money for Ukrainian aid.


The high-octane EP races through juddering dub siren-spiced wobblers...

Dnipro festival, Construction, releases compilation of Ukrainian electronic music

Dnipro festival, Construction, has released a new compilation of Ukrainian electronic music. Listen below.


Released on 26th December, 'Construction vol.2' spans 12 tracks by Ukrainian...

Poly Chain releases new album, 'Fairy Disco', in aid of Ukrainian charity

Ukrainian producer and live performer Poly Chain has released a new collection of tracks in aid of Ukraine's efforts to ward off Russia's invasion of...

Heinali announces new album, 'Kyiv Eternal', shares title track

Ukrainian producer Heinali is lining up a new album for release in February.


Titled 'Kyiv Eternal', the 11-track record is described as a tribute to...

Ukraine's Standard Deviation label relaunches with 20-track fundraiser compilation

Ukraine's Standard Deviation label, associated with Kyiv club K41, has relaunched nine months on from Russia's invasion of the imprint's home nation.


To mark the relaunch...

 VIBURNUM

Ukrainian artists Andrey Stukan aka Questions4Later and Andrew Lisanov have launched a new monthly playlist project called ViBURNUM that aims "to highlight the varied essence...

The fight to preserve Ukraine’s electronic music culture in a time of war

Amidst the horrors of russia's war on Ukraine, local DJs, producers and music professionals have had their lives ripped apart, but many have passionately continued their work at home and abroad, using their experience to provide funds and direct aid to causes on the ground. Here, Tanya Voytko talks to artists from across the country about their personal experiences over the past six months, and to learn how they’re striving to preserve and promote their rich and diverse electronic music culture

I started writing this article on 22nd June, the day of remembrance for the victims of World War II in Ukraine. At dawn on that...

Laurel Halo, Louis Carnell, Alien Body, more to play Ukraine fundraising event in London

Kyiv record label ШЩЦ will host a fundraising club event for Ukraine this Friday (19th August) at London’s IKLECTIK venue. 


Laurel Halo, Louis Carnell ...

Ukrainian volunteers hold “clean-up raves” to restore and rebuild war-damaged homes

A group of Ukranian volunteers are organising "clean-up raves" to help rebuild homes and community spaces damaged from Russian attacks.


Repair Together, made up...

Kyiv club Closer announces two fundraising events in Berlin

One of Kyiv's most respected and established clubs, Closer, has announced two fundraising events to be held at Zenner, a 200-year-old former ballroom in Berlin...

Ukrainian music festival ICKPA announces fundraising event in Berlin

Kyiv festival ICKPA is to stage a two-day event in Berlin later this month to raise funds for Ukraine's dance music community.


ICKPA: BERLIN will...

Kate NV shares new fundraising release for Ukrainian refugees on RVNG Intl.

Kate NV has released a new collection of songs, made with fellow Russian artist Andrey Bessonov.


'Bouquet', which is out now on RVNG Intl., has...

Kiiberborea Ukraine aid streams

Odesa-based music platform Kiiberborea has launched a streaming mix series for Ukrainian aid. 


An official statement from the team behind the project reads: "The situation...

Odessa’s PVLV shares new track for Holding Hands Records’ Ukraine appeal: Listen

London’s Holding Hands label has released another single in aid of humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The sixth track to be shared in aid of Disasters...