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Harmful chemicals detected in leading European headphone brands

Hormone-disrupting chemicals were found in more than 81 models, from manufacturers including Sony, Samsung, Apple and Sennheiser

Police investigate DJ Haram following pro-Palestine comments at Sydney Biennale

The US artist also shared her support for people in Iran, Lebanon, Sudan and Syria during an impassioned speech

PinkPantheress produced 'Tonight' using only a MacBook keyboard

The BRITs Producer of the Year-winner says she used Logic’s Musical Typing function to create the 2025 hit single

Native Instruments issues statement as it enters full insolvency

The music tech company said its products and services will remain available

Sony Music claims to have culled 135,000 AI deepfakes from streaming services

The major label said it had to request the removal of music on behalf of its artist's from Spotify, Apple Music and more

Over US$6 million worth of cocaine seized in Ireland ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

A 53-year-old man was charged in relation to the drug bust earlier this week

"Thanks DHL": William Orbit's GRAMMYs broken in transit from London to Venice

The legendary electronic musician received three awards for his work on Madonna's iconic 1994 album 'Ray of Light'

James Blake claims that he isn’t paid for 95% of his production work

In a new interview, Blake argued that “producers don’t get paid by the hour” despite spending countless hours making music

Fatal car crashes increase on major music release days, research finds

Deadly collisions in the US rose by 15% on the days where major albums and singles were released between 2017 and 2022

Travis Scott urges court to halt execution of man whose rap lyrics were used as evidence

Young Thug, Killer Mike and more have also petitioned a Texas court's 2009 ruling against a 19-year-old man

BBC to broadcast David Bowie tribute concert in lieu of Glastonbury this summer

Marking 10 years since the Starman's death, the concert will reportedly feature some of the “world’s greatest young artists”

Live Nation directors brag about “robbing fans blind” in unearthed DMs

Two directors of the entertainment giant joked that their buyers are “stupid” in a 2022 Slack exchange

Goldie directs new documentary exploring the rise of Rufige Kru

The 45-minute film, titled The Rufige Files, features interviews with Submotive, dBridge and more

United Airlines threatens to ban customers who don’t use headphones

Flyers listening to music out loud could face a permanent ban or removal from their aircrafts

London’s first-ever drug checking services to open in Hackney and Camden

The Loop promises to provide health advice, “rapid” substance analysis and information on local drug market trends

Andy C forced to cancel string of shows after being stranded in the UAE

The RAM Records co-founder postponed shows in London, Riga and Northampton as travel continues to be affected by conflict in the Middle East

Sama’ Abdulhadi says Australian visa was not approved ahead of performances

Sama’ was unable to appear at WOMADelaide, who stood by the Palestinian DJ after a pro-Israel campaign group previously called for her removal from the line-up

Apple Music to inform listeners if music on platform is AI-generated

The new metadata information will only be available if labels declare use of the tech

Crowdfunder launched for book documenting Belgian nightlife

Out Soon: 1992-2008 will comprise 300 pages of archival material from former club culture magazine, Out Soon

The Prodigy pay tribute to Keith Flint with memorial bench in Essex

The bench was placed at St Mary's Church on the seventh anniversary of his death

Charlotte de Witte cancels Australia shows citing Middle East travel concerns

The Belgian DJ and producer said there is "no possible risk-free route" to travel to her shows this weekend