"By the Community, For the Community” • This is a monthly digital zine capturing underground UK music & nightlife.
This is the last edition of our zine. But don’t worry, we’re not going any where. Grassroots journalism will not die. It will be simply delivered in a new blog format offering more real time updates. There will be more articles, stories and features in the future. But for now, enjoy the last zine
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MAY 2026 ISSUE
Exclusive Interviews
@toytonics@earlthekid
Features
@pulse8_events@unplugthenight@vektahmusic@mitchie.edgecombe@benebe.wax@billyj.mp3@itsnouchkat@sadiqb3llo@wezaari
DJ Spotlight
@cubymusic@elyseraphael@junohh_music@nizanuk@soulcadelic@synthyloops
#TheFadedScene #musicpublication #electronicmusic #grassrootsmusic #musicnews
@maxcoopermax never disappoints. His show at the Royal Albert Hall was one of his most ambitious projects yet, with projections going 360° round the dome.
It was an absolutely magical show on April 7 and I am still selling from all the new material he shared from his upcoming album 'Feeling is Structure'.
Everyone thinks his music is nerdy and sciencey but what I resonate with the most is the sheer emotionality of his music. You can just tell that he pours his heart and soul into each sound and it's astounding, the depth and range of complex feelings he manages to weave into his productions.
Do yourself a favour and go see a Max Cooper show if you can this summer. You will come out as a changed person, I promise.
#MaxCooper #RoyalAlberHall #ElectronicMusic
DAY 1: Part 1 Welcome to our coverage of @internationalmusicsummit
This was our first time here so today was about getting to know the program, catching all the panel talks and connecting with sooo many people within the music industry, all coming from all parts of the world!
We start off with the business industry report presentation. Flick over to @labdotclub to see their post on the data but we’ll be doing also be doing our KEY TAKEAWAYS analysis this week so keep a look out!
#digitalzine #electronicmusic #djnetwork #musicindustry #musicproducers
So this happened last night #OPENDECKS
@labdotclub has been secretly renovating the office space into a hybrid club. Fully stocked with the latest tech, funktion 1s and CDJ 3000s, it’s a DJ’s and ravers paradise in the heart of shoreditch.
Every month we open the door to all, encouraging music lovers and curators to connect. Open means open so every 20 mins it’s about discovering all kinds of music.
As always, support the lineup and follow their music. Watch the full highlights on OPEN DECKS STORIES
In order of appearance
@crossoverdjofficial@augustineleudar@blue.point.music x @laytim_sound@viktorindzhov@squwuis x @mmm.usb@wiebkelhnr@djmuz_official@icedbarbie_@junglishit_@zerdazi_music@p.wan.two
Thank you all for coming. What makes this special is that strangers come and end up making friends, DJs come back every month and end up collaborating together. This is what it means to build a community ♥️
Love, Cat aka @fadedsocietyofficial
#djcommunity #communityspace #djnetwork #freeparty
House music has always been rooted in resistance.
From queer dancefloors to sound system culture, this scene was built by people creating space when none was given to them.
House Against Hate brings that energy into the open. A protest and a rave in the heart of London, standing against rising racism and far-right politics.
This isn’t just another event. It’s a reminder that nightlife is culture, and culture has power.
If that means something to you, show up.
#HouseAgainstHate #LondonRaves #LoveMusicHateRacism #LabDotClub
LIFE DRAWING SESSION ✍️
Hosted by @queerlifesocial , this special session features @xeongrace and MISTRESS QT — both moving between model and DJ throughout the evening.
The session is split into two parts:
First half inspired by Wendy Carlos
Second half dedicated to SOPHIE
While one model poses, the other takes over the decks — creating a live dialogue between sound and form.
🕖 7PM — 9PM
📍 Hoxton Cabin
All materials and props are included with your life drawing ticket.
Very limited spots remaining — don’t miss out.
If cost is a barrier, DM us and we’ll make it accessible.
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Club night starts from 9:30PM
FLINTA+ Open Decks upstairs from 7PM
See you at CounterCxlture
Friday 20th March 🔊
#QueerArt #UKBassMusic #UndergroundCulture #iwdcelebration
For the first time, we are pleased to announce that we’ll be hosting a FLITNA+ Open Decks session, upstairs at the @hoxtoncabin .
If you’re a FLINTA+ DJ, artist, producer and are dying to test your skills in a relaxed, encouraging and non-judgmental environment on club standard decks, then do come over to our event on Friday 20th of March.
Registration will be on the night first come, first serve.
DJ Slots will be 30 minutes long.
While the open decks are free, we would highly appreciate it if you can comp a ticket for the club night downstairs.
If you are struggling financially and would like to attend the club night then just DM us and we can get you sorted.
Ticket link in bio
See you at the cabin.
#LondonOpenDecks #FlintaArtists #WomenDJs #IWD
Thoughtfully curated rave recommendations in London from @its404baar and @labdotclub !
We do the hard work of scrolling through event listings and internet communities, so that you don't have to.
Subscribe to @labdotclub 's newsletter for more detailed recommendations of secret warehouse parties, underground raves and free events for this week.
🎶: @djcashinhand
Link in bio
#Labdotclub #londonundergroundmusic #londonclubbing
