Wellness 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
News 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
News Sama' Abdulhadi withdraws from Sónar over KKR ownership The Palestinian DJ and producer had been scheduled to perform at the festival on Friday
News 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’
News 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
News 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
News 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
News 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"
News 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
News 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
News 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
News 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
News 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
News 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
News 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
News 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
News 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!”
News 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”
News 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
News 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
News 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