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New book tells the story of reggae and dancehall in the 2000s

Out now, it is the sequel to Marvin Sparks’ first book, which looked at the global expansion of dancehall in the 90s

New documentary spotlighting the legacy of d'n'b MC Stevie Hyper D to be released this year

A fundraiser has been launched to get the project over the line, collecting funds toward music clearances and legal costs

OutKast file lawsuit against EDM duo ATLiens for trademark infringement

Lawyers for André 3000 and Big Boi claim that the ATLiens name was created by OutKast, and the US duo are confusing people by using it

Big names in dance music unite to boost voter turnout in US elections

Carl Craig, TOKiMONSTA, Seth Troxler offer exclusive tracks in Rave The Vote & HeadCount music bundle for those who check their registration status

Nightmares on Wax shares mini-documentary marking 25th anniversary of ‘Carboot Soul’

Out now, the documentary features behind-the-scene footage from two celebratory live shows in collaboration with the Outlook Orchestra

A 39-year-old woman died on the first day of Burning Man 2024

An investigation has been launched after the woman, identified as Kendra Frazer, was found unresponsive at the festival on Sunday morning (August 25)

COLORS platform announces TONES Paris, promises to put a "spin" on traditional festival formats

James Blake, Saint Levant, Tif and The Joy are all set to perform at the event which stretches between October 21 and 27

Oasis are reuniting for their first UK and Ireland shows in 16 years

The Gallagher brothers have announced 14 shows with tickets on sale this Saturday

“Apple leaked it”: Flying Lotus reveals he created two iPhone ringtones

The producer posted on Twitter that he made the ringtones ‘Daybreak’ and ‘Chalet’

Disco Pogo to publish new tribute book about Aphex Twin

The 250-page book will contain interviews, essays, features and photographs of Aphex Twin over the years

82% of artists are “concerned” about the use of AI in music, study reveals

The report found that many musicians believe they could be at financial risk due to advances in generative AI

FKA twigs debuts 'techno-inspired' new album in full at event in New York

The project is reportedly named 'EUSEXUA', according to Julia Fox

Avicii's music hardware and other personal items to be auctioned in aid of mental health charity

The auction will be held on October 1 with all proceeds donated to The Tim Bergling Foundation, a charity founded in the name of the late producer

First of its kind report released on carbon impact of vinyl industry

The report investigates the ‘cradle to grave’ carbon impact of the industry, and suggests action that could reduce it

Creamfields launches new sustainability initiative ahead of festival

'Cleanfields' is a three-year plan intending to preserve the 600-acre festival site

Fugees rapper Pras releases diss track aimed at Lauryn Hill following tour cancellation

"Don't blame me, blame her, she made the mess," he raps on the track titled ‘Bar Mitzfa’

FDA rejects use of MDMA-assisted therapy in the United States

The administration has asked that further studies be conducted before its approval

Balearic Islands’ government is investigating Katy Perry for alleged unauthorised music video

Officials have stated Perry is not being investigated for “crimes against the environment”

‘Nightcall’ by Kavinsky breaks record for “most Shazams in a single day”

It follows the Olympics closing ceremony where the 2010 single was played along with tracks from Justice and AIR

Ibiza's Pikes to extend dancefloor phone ban to 7 days a week

As an extension to its Monday night policy, the nightclub and hotel will be placing stickers over the phone cameras of attendees as a permanent fixture

Justice helped soundtrack the Paris Olympics 2024 closing ceremony

Other French artists included in the show’s soundtrack included Phoenix, Air and Kavinsky