Jon Hopkins News

Sub Focus & Wilkinson have teamed up with the dynamic D+B duo Pola & Bryson to give a fresh 174BPM update on their recent single 'Just Hold On', out today 22nd May.

Jaga Jazzist return with new album Pyramid, their first album since 2015's Starfire and ninth overall in a career spanning four decades, out on April 24th. It marks the group's debut on Brainfeeder, the LA-based imprint curated by Flying Lotus. 

Brighton Dome dives into the new decade with another packed season of music, dance, comedy, film, talks and much more!

London-based avant-garde House producer JKP has shared his double A-side single 'Blue Sun/ Quiet Place' on 15 November via Byson. JKP has seen support from CLASH Magazine, The 405, Deep House Amsterdam and Tonspion, as well as radioplay by BBC Radio 1's Huw Stephens and BBC Introducing and shot to number 1 on Hype Machine with his edit of Dijon's 'Nico's Red Truck'. He has been featured by popular Youtube channels CloudKid and Wanderlust, and has played alongside the likes of DJ Zinc, Artwork and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs.

 Electronic music luminary Squarepusher has joined the lineup for two incredible upcoming concerts at Brooklyn Steel presented by Festival of Disruption in partnership with Bowery Presents, with net proceeds benefitting theDavid Lynch Foundation's work bringing Transcendental Meditation to people suffering from post-traumatic stress.

As the countdown begins for the kickoff of A2IM's Indie Week, A2IM is announcing the list of nominees for the 2019 Libera Awards presented by SoundExchange. The Awards recognize a wide range of musicians and visionaries and offer the independent music community the opportunity to honor the hard work and accomplishments of their peers.

Green Space is pleased to announce a diverse roster of artists for its signature programs this March. Take Root will present an evening of work by DeLucia Benson Dance and Six Degrees Dance, curated by Chris Ferris, on March 15th and 16th, and Fertile Ground showcases works-in-progress by multiple dance artists on March 17th.

Music's Biggest Night - the GRAMMYs - is here! Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. 

Way Out West is Sweden's biggest cultural encounter, welcoming over 100,000 visitors to Gothenburg for three days of music, festivities and culture. Year-on-year the programme showcases the biggest names in music, with goth-rock figureheads The Cure, global phenomenon Cardi B and soon-to-be Glastonbury headliner Stormzy set to top the bill in 2019. 

Friendly Fires have released the video for their huge crossover anthem, 'Heaven Let Me In.' Directed by BISON (Bonobo, London Grammar and Jon Hopkins), the video stars acclaimed British actor Jeremy Irvine - famed for his roles in War Horse and Mama Mia - who dances through the streets and landmarks of London's Docklands to perfectly encapsulate the intoxicating, sun-comes-up feel of the song.

Elmhurst Ballet School, the school in association with Birmingham Royal Ballet, announces details of Elmhurst Ballet Company, the first-ever company for the school's Graduate Year. Elmhurst Ballet Company will launch in 2019 with Origins, an evening of dance, at Elmhurst's studio theatre in Edgbaston, Birmingham on 8 & 9 February, and Sadler's Wells' Lilian Baylis Studio in London on Friday 15 February.

Visceral Dance Chicago is a contemporary company dedicated to providing a comprehensive environment designed to cultivate dance education, creation and performance for choreographers, dancers and audiences. Visceral distinguishes itself by its commitment to the progression of diverse artists, programs and collaborations for our community. In our 2018-19 season, Visceral continues to explore Nick Pupillo's vision of bridging the gap between dancer and audience by changing the perspective in which dance is viewed.

Belgian producer and established composer Poltrock has premiered 'Titanus', the first single off his upcoming album 'Machines' set for release on November 16 via Poltrock Music as part of the ongoing album trilogy 'Mutes, Moods and Machines'; culminating a five-year-long process of three full length albums released with a pianesque 88-day interval, all highlighting a different approach to the 88 piano keys. The first in the trilogy, 'Mutes' is a collection of short and intimate piano improvisations released on International Piano Day, March 29th 2018, while the second part of the trilogy, 'Moods', released soon after on June 22nd on is a series of atmospheric and cinematographic soundscapes blending natural and prepared pianos with menacing drones and dense sound textures. Now, Poltrock prepares the third and final installment of the trilogy titled 'Machines'; an instrumental electronic album combining heavily prepared and repetitive piano patterns with hypnotic and organic electronica aspects, encompassing on an arduous yet relentless journey. Currently, David Poltrock is touring with Hooverphonic, De Mens and Bent Van Looy and bringing an experimental music with the deep-drone ensemble Razen.

Grandoozy, Denver's first ever, three-day, multi-format festival from Superfly, taking place at Overland Park this September 14, 15, & 16, announces the weekend performance schedule.

In June Leon Vynehall's released his debut album Nothing Is Still, via Ninja Tune which included singles 'Envelopes (Chapter VI),' 'Movements (Chapter III)' (and stunning accompanying videos directed by Young Replicant here). Following the release, Vynehall presented his debut immersive live show with a three night, sold out run at Hackney Showroom which Clash described as, 'a remarkable, transportive performance.'

Leon Vynehall's debut album Nothing Is Still, is out today via Ninja Tune including 'Envelopes (Chapter VI)' and 'Movements (Chapter III)' as well their stunning accompanying videos (directed by Young Replicant) and novella chapters. 

2018 sees quintessential autumn festival BIME Live return with a bang as it announces a line up including Aphex Twin, MGMT and Editors alongside an eclectic roster of electronic artists in its dedicated venue for electronic acts, Gaua, led by the Russian queen of electronics Nina Kraviz. BIME Live will take place on October 26 and 27 at the BEC in Bilbao. Tickets are already on sale with an offer price of € 60 valid until July 18 included.

2018 sees quintessential autumn festival BIME Live return with a bang as it announces a line up including Aphex Twin, MGMT and Editors alongside an eclectic roster of electronic artists in its dedicated venue for electronic acts, Gaua, led by the Russian queen of electronics Nina Kraviz. BIME Live will take place on October 26 and 27 at the BEC in Bilbao. Tickets are already on sale with an offer price of € 60 valid until July 18 included.

Leon Vynehall's debut album Nothing Is Still, will be released June 15, 2018. Since the album announcement he has shared 'Envelopes (Chapter VI)' and 'Movements (Chapter III)' as well their stunning accompanying videos (directed by Young Replicant) and novella chapters.           

The new production of Puccini's TOSCA will be a reconstruction of the original production from Rome in 1900, conducted by the Israeli Opera's master-conductor - Maestro Daniel Oren, who is also conducting the production of Verdi's UN BALLO IN MASCHERA. Verdi's colourful opera - UN BALLO IN MASCHERA will be directed by world renowned Mical Znaniecki and conducted by Daniel Oren.