News Kid Cudi forced to cancel world tour after breaking foot at Coachella The injury, which was the result of an attempt to jump off the stage during his set, is "much more serious" than had originally been reported
News US Congress moves closer to banning TikTok in the United States The app could be banned across the nation in just nine months
Events Bianca Oblivion brings the heat to Hong Kong on May 10 The NTS Radio host stops by Keyz, The Trilogy, as part of her first-ever Asia Tour
News MJ Cole pens opens letter to major labels calling to end free artist labour The letter directly calls out labels and publishers including Universal, Sony, and Warner
News Dekmantel reveal details for "independent streaming arena" at Radar Stage The Amsterdam-based festival has added a further 22 artists to its 10th edition, as it brings streaming in-house for the first time in a decade
Asia News Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers debuts iconic deep house vibes in South Korea MODECi Seoul’s Wooden Floor welcomes the Alleviated Records label head on Saturday, May 4
Green Room Nature becomes official Spotify artist to support conservation efforts via Sounds Right “It is about paying back to life systems that have inspired the human spirit through the magic of sound.”
News Spotify is rumoured to be working on a "remix" tool for Premium users A leaked report suggests the tool will allow users to "speed up, mash-up and otherwise edit" music without leaving the platform
News Teklife commemorates 10th anniversary of DJ Rashad’s death with global event series Parties are set to take place in Hong Kong, Chicago, London, and New York this month
News NGO says it will "not accept" proceeds from 'HÖR for Palestine' compilation HEAL Palestine, an NGO working to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, has insisted it is "not affailiated" with the Berlin-based radio platform
News Independent record shops expected to take in £10 million on Record Store Day 2024 Despite this figure, only 12.8% of independent artists are releasing vinyl, study shows
Events DJ Nobu, Soichi Terada, Peach and more perform at Rainbow Disco Club event in Bali Potato Head will once again host the Japanese underground music festival on April 26-28
News French clubs granted "cultural status" as part of new legislation Culture Nuit, a union for nightlife in France, first met with Minister of Culture Rachida Dati in 2021 to lobby for the decision
News British Library to host "first of its kind" exhibition on Black British music The mammoth exhibition will feature 200 exhibits spanning 500 years of Black British music
Events The Groove Festival invites Marina Trench & Alan.D for Thailand debut Joined by La Mamie’s as the third headliner, the festival brings its series of events to Bangkok, Koh Pha Ngan & Koh Tao
Tours Keyi Magazine's Eyes Dice & Berlin Bunny embark on 5-stop Asia Tour In collaboration with Mixmag Asia, the tour aims to unite fashion, art, and music communities across borders
Events Argy, Eats Everything & Afro Bros drop by Zouk in May Take your pick from deep, pulsating beats, eclectic house & infectious Latin rhythms for a night out in Singapore
New Releases IYRE takes on Basement Jaxx with new remix of ‘Good Luck’ The Sri Lankan producer reworks the 2004 hit for Elevate Records
Asia News Shaun Moses becomes first Indian artist to join Secret Cinema's Gem Agency "It feels quite surreal, to be honest, to sign on to one of the biggest European agencies in the world."
News Grimes issues apology following "disastrous" DJ set at Coachella The Canadian musician's 50-minute set on Saturday night faced "technical difficulties" with tracks playing "double their speed" due to reported issue with Rekordbox
New Releases Mr. Scruff remixes the profound Bhangra beats of 'Ishkaan De Mamle' Naya Beat's 'Bhangra House Xtc' EP pays tribute to Manjeet Kondal's iconic sound & fusion of late 80s, early 90s Bhangra