Global News Coachella’s Quasar Stage to present 3+ hour sets by Michael Bibi, RÜFÜS DU SOL and more “We’re looking at it as a traditional kind of DJ stage.”
Film & TV Afro Nation share documentary charting rise of amapiano and Afrobeats, A Movement The short film captures the scale of the sounds with interviews from festival founders and artists
Global News Love Hultén crowdfunds second book ‘Apparatrum’ Discover the artist’s creative processes with sketches, photos, commentary & exclusive BTS moments
Global News Indonesia & Philippines among 11 countries beta-testing Spotify’s music video feature No more switching apps for visual accompaniment; simply toggle between modes
Global News GoFundMe launched for uncredited ‘Freak Like Me’ vocalist Tish Bailey Bailey hasn't seen "a penny" in 25 years for her work on DJ Deeon's iconic Chicago house track
Global News Brighton student awarded £39k to build nightclub in Kenya Jesse Mugambi's idea was selected as one of two joint winners from a pool of over 300 applicants
Global News Techno in Berlin officially added to UNESCO cultural heritage list The move could bring social and economic advantages for clubs in Berlin
Film & TV NASA’s ‘Listen to the Universe’ showcases the celestial sounds of space The documentary is paired with the release of three sonifications from a collapsed star, the Phantom Galaxy & the Jellyfish Nebula
Global News Electronic record label Lost On You has built two schools in Liberia The imprint and charity project donates 100% of earnings from music sales to help improve the lives of people in deprived communities
Global News Coachella & OpenSea launch 3 NFT collections weeks before 2024 festival The NFTs will be hosted on the Avalanche blockchain
Global News Kneecap pull out of SXSW due to festival's US Army ties The Belfast trio join a number of artists who are boycotting the Austin-based festival in solidarity with the people of Palestine
Global News Roland and Serato team up to release special edition vinyl celebrating the TB-303 and TR-606 The 12-inch features music from J.Rocc, Fast Eddie, DJ Haus and Shadow Child
Global News Glastonbury launches ticket raffle for 2024 festival in aid of people affected by conflict All proceeds will be donated British Red Cross, Oxfam and War Child for humanitarian aid
Global News New editorial and music platform wav.world will compensate DJs and producers for mixes The platform has launched with a mix and interview from Fever AM co-founders Rhyw and Mor Elian
Global News European Commission fines Apple over €1.8 billion for violating antitrust laws Spotify appealed to the EU after suspecting Apple of restricting competition in the app store
New Releases LP Giobbi-led ‘FEMME HOUSE Vol. 2’ continues to celebrate women in dance music "Only 2% of producers are female”
Global News "The brainwashing has worked": James Blake slams streaming platforms for devaluing music "Musicians should be able to generate income via their music. Do you want good music or do you want what you paid for?"
Global News The Warehouse Project unveils details of debut Australia shows Bonobo and Mall Grab will host parties in Melbourne and Sydney in May
Global News Kerri Chandler releases 73 free downloadable tracks The giveaway celebrates what would have been his father’s 73rd birthday
Global News Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Alfie Whiteman lands debut mix on NTS Radio The reserve keeper played a mix of folk, soul, and jazz
Global News GoFundMe launched for Chicago house pioneer Jesse Saunders The artist suffered from "a major stroke" in November 2022 and is now said to need "urgent" help with medical bills