MPH returns to Night Bass in style with his latest album, Refraction, featuring 15 tracks that span genres from bass house and UK Garage to 140 and drum and bass. UK-based DJ and producer MPH has left a lasting impression on the scene with some memorable releases that have pushed sonic boundaries. Sign-offs from notable labels and tastemakers in the scene have helped bolster his rise through the ranks, and he’s only continued to show off his mastery of storytelling through music along the way. Now, he’s returned to Night Bass with his sophomore album, Refraction, which offers 15 fresh tracks rooted in his love for everything from bass house to jungle and more.

MPH Drops Stunning Sophomore Album on Night Bass

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	“I’m like a dirty s–thead raver. I come from throwing illegal parties — and not that long ago.”Friday Dance Music Guide: The Week’s Best New Tracks From The Blessed Madonna & Kylie Minogue, Bonobo & More




	So says The Blessed Madonna over Zoom one evening from her home in London — roughly 4,000 miles from the Chicago club scene where she made her name, and just as far from her native Kentucky, where she grew up “poor as hell” and first immersed herself in the scene. “Then when you’re talking to people who work in offices about what they think about your music,...

The Blessed Madonna Wants to Be ‘A Little Shard of Glass’ In the Industry’s Foot


				













	This week in dance music: A load of classic (and signed!) vinyl trance classics are being auctioned off for charity, we spoke to Phoenix about their performance during the 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony in Paris, an electronic-infused show that generated a streaming surge for Kavinsky’s 2010 classic “Nightcall.” Bicep’s Matt McBriar revealed that he’s recovering from surgery for a non-cancerous brain tumor, the lineup was announced for Damian Lazarus’ annual Day Zero party in Tulum, as was the lineup for the four-day Art of the Wild happening this fall at the Wynn Las Vegas. Charli XCX revealed that one more...

Friday Dance Music Guide: The Week’s Best New Tracks From The Blessed Madonna & Kylie Minogue, Bonobo & More

The latest studio album from SOFI TUKKER, , is the duo’s most dynamic body of work to date with tunes that will leave your soul feeling full. The rapid rise of SOFI TUKKER has been remarkable. The duo exploded into the scene’s forefront after delivering countless hit tracks on albums like Treehouse and WET TENNIS while bringing showstopping performances to stages at major festivals, nightclubs, and more along the way. But in the midst of their seemingly constant touring schedule, they’ve found time to create even more memorable tunes in 2024 and have now dropped their latest album, BREAD.

SOFI TUKKER Bakes Delightful Batch of Tunes on ‘BREAD’

Love songs by Rat Boy and Allen Stone, gritty reality checks by Chat Pile and Balance and Composure, and upbeat—and uplifting—dance tracks by Brian Nasty, Magdalena Bay and Mallrat make the cut. Brian Nasty featuring Nastanya, “Loso Na Madesu” — This breezy, bossa-nova-flavored track takes its name from...

Tuesday Tracks: Allen Stone, Magdalena Bay and Mallrat

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Florida State

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Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

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Atlanta, GA

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

If you’ve ever craved a classic deli experience in Florida, you might have turned to TooJay's—a chain beloved for its traditional deli fare and delicious baked goods. But if you were thinking of heading to their Villages location at 1129 Canal Street, you might want to wait a bit longer. The spot recently had a major hiccup and was shut down following a state inspection that uncovered 20 violations.

Florida Deli Shut Down for Bugs, Dirty Practices, and Cold Foods Not Kept Cool

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Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

Pershing County, NV

A woman was found unresponsive at Burning Man on Sunday morning and pronounced dead by emergency services personnel. Tragedy struck Burning Man on the first day of the festival as a participant was found unresponsive and pronounced dead. The Pershing County Sheriff’s Department has since identified the woman as 39-year-old Kendra Frazer. The cause of death is still being investigated.

Burning Man Attendee Found Dead on Event’s First Day

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has revealed they are still looking for a forever home for an adorable six to seven-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains, "We have received so many applications for identical but much younger Frenchie, Lillian, but no one for Joannie yet."

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Today sees the release of Vermillion, the debut solo album from SIMONE SIMONS. To celebrate, she has revealed a brand new video for ‘Cradle To The Grave’ featuring Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy. SIMONE SIMONS & ARJEN LUCASSEN comment:. “’Cradle to the Grave’ is about the universal experience...

Epica Lead Singer Simone Simons Releases Solo Album

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Kaytranada‘s June-released album, ‘Timeless,’ may boast contributions from big names like Anderson. Paak, Tinashe, Childish Gambino, PinkPantheress, Mariah the Scientist, and more, but one of the set’s standouts comes courtesy of ‘Hold On‘ featuring Danity Kane alum Dawn Richard. “I don’t wanna waste it...

New Video: KAYTRANADA & Dawn Richard – ‘Hold On’ (Dance Visual)

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

New York City, NY

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Jungle City Studios  in New York was filled with soul as Sam Smith and Alicia Keys popped in for a live performance of “I’m Not the Only One.” The special duet appears on the 10th anniversary edition of Smith’s debut album, In the Lonely Hour. For the performance, Keys accompanied them on keys and vocals with the pair spilling their feelings over a grand piano.Sam Smith Couldn't Walk for a Month After Tearing ACL in 'Awful' Ski Accident








	The Ava Rikki-directed music video for the collaboration is completed with snapshots from Smith’s New York City Pride party at the historic...

Sam Smith and Alicia Keys Spill Their Feelings Over a Grand Piano in ‘I’m Not the Only One’ Live Video

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Louis The Child Wants to “Make You Mine”

Louis The Child announces their new album, The Sun Comes Up, and drops fresh single “Make You Mine” with Whethan and Hayley May. Louis The Child...

Louis The Child Wants to “Make You Mine”

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