Albanian authorities bust smuggling efforts involving "cannabis cup noodles" & fake football grass

The drugs were brought into the country from the U.S. & Thailand—by mail, no less

More Rice Records unites 30+ Asian producers for 7-year anniversary compilations

The compilations feature representation from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam

New independent space SLAP 拍 launches with 12-hour opening party

The 150 pax multiple-room venue in Hong Kong opens with an all-local line-up on December 28

The Top 25 DJs Who Defined The Year 2024

The DJs who defined 2024, spanning pioneers, cult heroes, idols, thought-leaders and more

Lady Gaga’s next album will reportedly be informed by “industrial” dance music

She has reportedly collaborated with Gesaffelstein and other unannounced DJs and producers on the upcoming ‘LG7’

Drum'n'bass streams have increased by 94% in the past three years, according to data from Spotify

According to the streaming platform Chase & Status, Rudimental and Bou are among the genre's most streamed artists

Malaysian attendees at Djakarta Warehouse Project report police misconduct

With 400+ Malaysian citizens allegedly arrested, organisers Ismaya Live have issued a statement, while Indonesian police deny the claims & promise an internal review

Indra7 dives into dark disco & acid breaks on new EP ‘Love Song’

Out via SALA Records, it also features remixes by the label’s residents Reno Renatama & Masguna