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MITC launch new, 24-hour mental health support service for artists and touring professionals

The free, online service hopes to help touring professionals tackle burnout, stress, and mental health issues

Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys co-founder and legendary songwriter, has died

The visionary musician was widely considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time and a major influence on pop music's recognition as an art form

Sama' Abdulhadi withdraws from Sónar over KKR ownership

The Palestinian DJ and producer had been scheduled to perform at the festival on Friday

Funk and soul pioneer Sly Stone has died aged 82

The Family Stone singer was known for hits including ‘Family Affair’ and ‘If You Want Me To Stay’

Sónar removes McDonalds and Coca-Cola as sponsors following pressure from BDS movement

Palestinian DJ and producer Samaʼ Abdulhadi has urged the festival to "go further" ahead of her set next week

Controversial ex-Colombian President reportedly attempting to make career as a DJ

Iván Duque, who served as President of Colombia from 2018-2022, has been accused of failing to tackle the murders of activists during his tenure

Glastonbury reveals full line-up, set times, and stage splits for 2025

Rumours are still swirling about this year’s secret sets and TBA slots

NDAs in music “silence” victims of abuse, according to new parliament report

The report argues that NDAs should be banned in cases involving "sexual misconduct, bullying or discrimination"

David Lynch’s possessions, including music gear, put up for auction

Notable items include a red curtain and black and white zig-zag rug in style of Twin Peaks’ Black Lodge and his 1997 Parker Fly electric guitar

The Guardian to launch new investigative podcast series honouring former Mixmag editor Dom Phillips

Missing in the Amazon will launch on June 5 to mark the third anniversary of the former Mixmag editor's murder

Sónar claims it will never send "a single Euro" to KKR in new statement

The Barcelona-based festival has been the subject of boycott calls over concerns around the investments of KKR, the parent company of its owner Superstruct

Dozens left without Glastonbury tickets after luxury glamping company goes bust

Tickets booked through Yurtel will no longer be fulfilled after the company announced it had ceased trading earlier this month

Richie Hawtin to launch new Japanese-themed pop-up venue in Lisbon

OURS LISBON is a collaboration with Hawtin's partner Laura Kaeding, and will feature as part of Lisbon Design Week

SoundCloud updates AI policy following backlash: “AI should support artists, not replace them”

The company’s CEO has issued a statement following criticism of its Terms of Use

Gorillaz celebrate 25th anniversary with new London exhibition, House of Kong

The group will also perform four “celebratory one-off live shows” in August and September

Glastonbury reveals new site map for 2025, expanding dance music areas

The map includes a new section added to Shangri-La, named Dragon’s Tail

Calvin Harris denies copying Chicane’s 1996 track ‘Offshore’ on new single

“You can play two notes over multiple different chords – it’s not the same!”

Brian Eno to donate fee from Windows ‘95 chime to Palestine aid

Eno has called on Microsoft to “suspend all services that support any operations that contribute to violations of international law”

Irvine Welsh is releasing a disco album to accompany his new Trainspotting sequel

The 10-track record arrives alongside his new novel Men In Love, a direct sequel to Trainspotting set in the late '80s

Sónar issues statement on ownership: “We distance ourselves from any action taken by KKR”

More than 70 artists signed an open letter last week, speaking out against the festival's ties to KKR

Legendary Detroit group 3 Chairs to perform “last ever” show this month

The supergroup will host an all-day party in Detroit on May 25