Global 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"
Global 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
Global 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
Global 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
Global 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
Global 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
Global 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
Global 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
Global 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!”
Global 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”
Global 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
Global 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
Global 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
Global News Chris Brown arrested in Manchester over alleged 2023 nightclub incident Brown was reportedly arrested at a five-star hotel just hours after he touched down in the UK
Global News More than 70 artists call on Sónar to distance itself from KKR’s “complicit investments” The festival has said that it “respects the freedom of expression of its artists”
Global News Take a look at the first photos of Ibiza’s new “hyperclub”, [UNVRS] The new venue opens for the first time on Friday, May 30
Global News Louie Vega to auction off rare items including test pressings, music gear, and more The collection goes up for auction via Wax Poetics later this month
Tech Bjooks launches PATCH & TWEAK Club platform with access to synth content Members can explore Bjooks’ full digital catalogue, plus receive new weekly material including interviews, tips, tutorials & more
Global News SoundCloud denies that it uses AI training on user-uploaded music A spokesperson for the streaming platform addressed recent backlash, saying it does not use content to train AI models
Global News 11 artists pull out of Field Day line-up in boycott of KKR ownership It follows the publishing of an open letter, signed by over 200 artists, asking the festival to distance itself from the investments of KKR
Global News New book Dance Or Die tells the story of 30-plus years of hardcore It's described as “the first critical and expansive study of hardcore”