This week's top stories: Istanbul club fire, Peggy Gou album, Baltimore scene scandal

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  • We round up five key stories from the past few days, in bitesize format.
  • This week's top stories: Istanbul club fire, Peggy Gou album, Baltimore scene scandal image
  • Welcome to our weekly news round-up. Every Friday, we'll share five key stories from the past few days, in bitesize format.

    Peggy Gou reveals debut album

    Thursday, April 4th Michael Lawson Out June 7th via XL Recordings, I Hear You captures the carefree energy of '90s house. It features previously released singles such as global hit "(It Goes Like) Nanana" and Lenny Kravitz collaboration "I Believe in Love Again." Read the full story.

    RA appoints Gabriel Szatan and Rachel Grace Almeida as Editor and Deputy Editor

    Wednesday, April 3rd Resident Advisor Gabriel Szatan arrives to lead the global editorial team working between RA's New York and London offices, with Rachel Grace Almeida joining in London to assume the deputy position. After a decade of service, Carlos Hawthorn has also become the new managing editor. Nyshka Chandran is the site's first-ever futures editor. Read the full story.

    Arnaud Rebotini accused of harassment and sexual assault

    Tuesday, April 2nd Michael Lawson Seven women spoke to investigative online newspaper Mediapart about their experiences with the French artist. The allegations, spanning 13 years, took place at concerts Rebotini was performing at, and predominantly centre around groping and inappropriate physical contact. Read the full story.

    29 dead after fire at Istanbul's Masquerade Club

    Friday, March 29th Michael Lawson At least 29 people have been killed and several more injured following a fire at Istanbul's Masquerade Club. The incident occurred while renovation work was being undertaken on the venue. All of those who died are believed to be construction workers. Read the full story.

    Owner of Baltimore venue Dark Room accused of harassment

    Friday, March 29th Arielle Lana LeJarde Ebrahim Hajipour (AKA Ebiz Kowli) has been accused of calling the authorities on independent promoters and venues over fake claims. Theo Parrish has since postponed his upcoming residency at the club, which was set to begin last weekend. Read the full story. Browse RA News for the rest of the week's stories.
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