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Boards of Canada criticise The White House for using their music in political messaging

The duo say that they "do not condone the unauthorised use of their music for political messaging"

Big Freedia to release SOPHIE-produced record this summer

All three tracks on the new EP were produced a decade ago

German house mainstay Philipp Jung, co-founder of M.A.N.D.Y. and Get Physical, has died

The DJ, producer and label head was an icon of Germany’s house music scene

George Clinton sues Universal Music Group US$1.1 million over frozen royalties

The funk legend claims that 100% of royalties owed to him have been withheld for three years

The Prodigy’s Maxim launches new event and collective, Club Unity

The movement aims to “confront the growing global crisis of social disconnection”

Nour to launch Aswatna talent agency for Palestinian artists

“Our vision is for Palestinian art to be powerfully positioned on the world stage,” states founder Nour Alsholi

NOTHING announces Charli xcx as shareholder & first global brand ambassador

The British artist appears in the announcement wearing the brand's Headphone (a)

Beastie Boys’ Mike D appears to be working on new music

Fan speculation is stirring as the US rapper announced his first solo live shows in years and shared a cryptic online project

Disco Pogo announce Andrew Weatherall tribute book

The follow-up to Jockey Slut's 'A Tribute To Andrew Weatherall' comes with the "blessing, approval and full cooperation" from the late DJ and producer's family

Almost half of all music uploaded to Deezer daily is AI-generated

The streaming platform says it detects around two million “fully” AI-made tracks each month

Fugees' Pras Michel turns himself in to authorities to begin 14-year prison sentence

Michel was convicted of money laundering, illegal lobbying, and campaign finance violations in 2023

Fred again.. releases 108-hour continuous mix of USB002 tour

Available on YouTube, the UK producer has also shared a public Dropbox folder of the tour's working creative assets

M.I.A. responds after being thrown off Kid Cudi tour for "undocumented migrants" rant in Texas

Kid Cudi said that “offensive remarks” she made on stage during the opening nights of his tour were "upsetting"

YouTube Studio adds AI music generator to fix copyright claims

With a global launch set for later in the year, creators can swap out flagged audio for an AI-generated instrumental track

New Banksy artwork appears in Central London

The anonymous artist has taken ownership of the statue, which features his signature at its base

Tupac's family launches wrongful death lawsuit against alleged murderers

The suit is seeking to identify the "individuals who may have participated in planning, financing, directing, or carrying out the conspiracy" to murder Tupac in 1996

Chase & Status to feature as characters in new James Bond game, 007: First Light

The drum 'n' bass duo join Dimitri Vegas as cast members for the video game, which will officially launch next month

Boards of Canada invite fans to listen to new album ahead of release

A series of 'Inferno' listening sessions will be held in seven cities across the world on May 29

ICE detention photograph wins 2026 World Press Photo of the Year

Carol Guzy captured the image of an Ecuadorian father being detained by ICE agents in New York

"Phone-free" club events rose by 567% globally in 2025, new data reveals

The UK is the "global leader" of phone-free events, with a study from Eventbrite claiming that attendance at said events has grown by 1,441% in just one year

Michael Jackson biopic breaks box office record with US$217 million global opening

Michael has overtaken previous biopics Bohemian Rhapsody & Oppenheimer, despite a 39% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes