Global News The Blessed Madonna cancels Boardmasters set due to "restrictions" on political messaging The US DJ said she was asked to sign a ‘Show Stop Procedure Acknowledgement’ just hours before her scheduled show over the weekend
Global News Rare Daft Punk skateboard goes on sale for US$15,000 The deck – made by Daft Punk collaborator and creative director Cédric Hervet – is one of just 25
Global News Gorillaz hint at new music ahead of 25th anniversary celebrations New music will seemingly be debuted during a four-date string of live shows in London later this month
Asia News Study shows Asia as fastest-growing market for generative AI apps Downloads in the region grew 80% in six months, fuelled largely by AI assistants, according to Sensor Tower’s 2025 report
Asia News Rainbow Disco Club heads to Goa this weekend Organisers Don't Forget to Go Home & artists describe the event as a chance to "connect Asian music communities" & "reclaim regional narratives"
Global News Jamie xx, PinkPantheress and Damon Albarn announced for Together For Palestine benefit concert The event, set to go ahead on September 17, is described as the UK’s “largest ever fundraising concert for Gaza”
Global News Posthumous compilation curated by legendary Ibiza DJ Alfredo to land next month 'Paraíso. True Spirit of Ibiza' is described as an "authentic tribute" to a "man and a sound that continues to inspire the present and future of electronic music"
Global News Swedish festival gives fans chance to "give their kidney" for tickets Way Out West is offering up the opportunity to see headliners Charli xcx, Pet Shop Boys, and BICEP — as long festivalgoers sign up to Sweden's Organ Donor Registry
Global News 58% of Gen Z report experiencing hearing damage due to loud music exposure A new study from the RNID found that 35% of Gen Z's don't plan to wear earplugs at music festivals and nightclubs, despite 75% saying they understood the risks of loud music exposure
Global News Bandcamp Friday returns after previous edition raised US$3.2 million for independent artists The platform has confirmed there will be three more Bandcamp Fridays in 2025
Global News PinkPantheress: “People are less willing to listen to electronic music made by a Black woman” The artist opens up in a new interview about the hurdles she’s had to jump through during her career so far
Global News Spotify threatens to ban users who don't pass new ID checks Following the introduction of the Online Safety Act, users in the UK are now required to provide proof of their age via facial recognition or photo ID to access certain content
Global News Brian Eno announces Together For Palestine fundraiser at Wembley Arena The legendary musician has called on fellow artists to join him for the benefit on September 17
Music Call Super releases ‘A Rhythm Protects One’ mix CD via Dekmantel Records The one-off project arrives with a new Ondo Fudd single & a print zine featuring voices from across the global club scene
Asia News Newly-opened Middle Room brings high-fidelity listening culture to Bangalore A sound-first listening bar inspired by Japanese jazz kissas, vinyl culture, and the city’s old-school charm
Asia News Universal Music Japan CEO shares insights on country’s music market in interview Naoshi Fujikura breaks down how Japan’s superfan culture, physical retail & AI are reshaping its music industry
Tech The Commodore 64 returns with new specs & original SID sound A modern take on the ’80s top-selling home computer, shipping October 2025
Global News Israeli DJ cancels set at Tomorrowland amid controversy over IDF military base performance The festival asked Skazi to refrain from using the mic or flying an Israeli flag during his set this year, though he ultimately chose to withdraw from the Belgian festival
Galleries “It’s a movement being shaped in real time”: Bass Crawl sets the tone for Filipino bass identity Through Continuum Bass’ multi-venue event and a decentralised vision, the collective founded by Ezzrei is reshaping how local artists reinterpret global bass culture with Southeast Asian roots
Global News The Loop launch fundraising campaign to set up new mobile drug testing lab The harm reduction charity is hoping to raise £25,000 as part of its Test & Know campaign
Events Who you’ll be dancing to at The Mixmag Lab Hong Kong 30 artists, 9 internationals, 2 days, 1 venue; here’s the breakdown for The Lab’s highly anticipated Hong Kong debut