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Busan Port uncorks record drug haul which includes liquid cocaine in wine bottles

600 kilograms of cocaine were intercepted in May, all of which were displayed during the press conference in early August

Bandcamp Friday generates over US$3.5 million for independent artists in 24 hours

The recent edition saw the music platform waive its share of revenue to support musicians

ANOTR, Jyoty, Optimo and more withdraw from Lost Village 2025

The cancellations come following months of boycott calls against Superstruct-owned festivals and events over the controversial investments of parent company KKR

GTA 6 release date will not be pushed back again, insist Rockstar owners

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says he is "very" confident the highly-anticipated game will be released next May

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

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

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

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"

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”

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"

Goldie hints at retirement: “I’m going to hang my gloves up and be 60”

The drum ‘n’ bass legend spoke on Radio 6 ahead of his birthday, alluding that his next album could be his last

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Commodore 64 returns with new specs & original SID sound

A modern take on the ’80s top-selling home computer, shipping October 2025