RIP Steve Albini, TRIP Festival incident, “Hot Since 82” chase · News ⟋ RA

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This week’s top stories: RIP Steve Albini, TRIP Festival incident, “Hot Since 82” chase · News ⟋ RA

We summarize five key stories from the last few days in bits and pieces.
Welcome to our weekly news roundup. Every Friday we share five key stories from the last few days in bite-size format.

The Leipzig TRIP Festival is accused of censoring pro-Palestinian images

Thursday, May 9th
Michael Lawson

Deli girl Frontman Danny Orlowski has accused the Leipzig TRIP festival of refusing to broadcast the group’s pro-Palestinian images. The duo was greeted with “discomfort” and “passive-aggressive behavior” by employees, Orlowski said. TRIP organizer Niclas Kliebisch justified the decision with the festival’s no-flag policy.

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The electronic music scene pays tribute to Steve Albini

Wednesday, May 8th
Carlos Hawthorn

The electronic music community has paid tribute to acclaimed rock producer Steve Albini, who died of a heart attack aged 61. The alternative icon was best known for her outspoken views, love of analog hardware, strong DIY ethos, and work on groundbreaking albums like Nirvana’s In utero and Pixies’ Surfer Rosa.

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Hot Since 82 cancels concerts in Brazil after gunman chase

Tuesday, May 7th
Carlos Hawthorn

British DJ and producer Hot since 82 canceled two shows in Brazil over the weekend after narrowly escaping a chase with gunmen. Detailed in a video InstagramThe incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 4, after the British artist’s exhibition at Casa França Brasil in Rio de Janeiro. He begins the video by saying that he feels “very lucky to be alive” and is “fucking broken inside.”

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Rick Wilhite launches GoFundMe after neuropathy diagnosis

Tuesday, May 7th
Michael Lawson

Rick Wilhite started one GoFundMe to pay his medical expenses after he was diagnosed with neuropathy. The Detroit legend was recently diagnosed following an “unfortunate incident” that resulted in severe burns to his feet. “I am currently recovering from my initial treatment, including surgery,” he wrote. “My mobility is limited and I am in considerable pain. But I’m grateful.”

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The UK government regulator is investigating AlphaTheta’s acquisition of Serato

Sunday, May 5th
Nick Taylor

A U.K. government watchdog is investigating AlphaTheta’s 2023 acquisition of Serato, saying the deal “could significantly reduce competition in DJ software.” The investigation found that the merger could prompt the music tech giants to consolidate the DJ software market (AlphaTheta is Pioneer DJ’s parent company). This could lead to less competition and innovation for smaller hardware manufacturers, as well as higher prices and less choice for consumers.To read the whole story. Search R.A News for the rest of the week’s stories.

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Man killed in shootout with police had decades-long criminal record ⟶

Weather warning: Strong storms are developing this afternoon and evening

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Suspended Miami-Dade Commissioner Joe Martinez will run for sheriff ‘very soon’ – NBC 6 South Florida

Suspended Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez said he plans to run for county sheriff in the upcoming election as he…

Dolton mayor shuts down Lightfoot investigation during village board meeting

DOLTON, Ill. – A lively meeting was held Monday evening at Village Hall in south suburban Dolton, where residents expressed…

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