First-Ever Light Detected Behind a Black Hole

Most space enthusiasts are aware that nothing can escape the tremendous gravitational pull of a black hole but, for the first time ever, scientists have detected light coming from behind a black hole located 800 million light-years from Earth. While flares of light around a black hole aren’t uncommon, astrophysicist Dan Wilkins and his colleagues had been observing a particular supermassive black hole (using NASA’s …

Reva DeVito feat. Midas Hutch: One Shot

Breezy and summery, Portland-based Reva DeVito’s new track, “One Shot,” features DJ and producer Midas Hutch. DeVito’s mellow vocals glide over the groovy, laidback beat. With plenty of retro R&B references, the playful but encouraging tune has been released ahead of her US tour.

Paul Johnson: Music’s in Me

Paul Johnson, a pioneer and champion of house music, has passed away at 50 years old. He began DJing at just 13 in Chicago, eventually making infectious dance anthems that remain beloved all over the world. Best known for 1999’s “Get Get Down” (which landed in the top 10 in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and the UK), Johnson was an instinctive, self-taught DJ and producer. …