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Diplo runs the Los Angeles Marathon on LSD

His goal was to beat Oprah's best finishing time, which he did.

Daft Punk release archival Todd Edwards collab ‘The Writing of Fragments of Time’

The documentary-style clip marks the first release from the reissue of ‘Random Access Memories’

New book looks into the physical & psychological challenges of touring

'Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual' includes personal accounts from Four Tet, Nile Rodgers, Pharoahe Monch and more

New report from Pinterest predicts a rise in “rave aesthetic” for 2023

Searches for ‘Berlin rave fashion’ have risen by 250%

Donald Glover releases EP soundtrack for new series Swarm

The EP, produced for the horror show, comprises of six tracks in collaboration with its fictional characters

Spotify under fire for 30% “exposure charge” for artists

The streaming platform reportedly takes a commission for "algorithmic exposure"

Carl Cox to play at Egypt’s Great Pyramids of Giza

It’s the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, where he will play alongside Philipp Straub and Gawdat

Richie Hawtin’s ‘From Our Minds’ tour promotes a fairer music ecosystem via Aslice

The revenue-sharing platform profits those whose music is played during sets

DJ and Top Buzz member Jason Kaye has died aged 54

Tributes are pouring in for the British rave legend Jason Kaye, who stormed onto the scene in the '80s

Warner Music CEO Robert Kyncl says streaming platforms should "increase prices"

The previous YouTube executive believes music is "the lowest form of entertainment in terms of monetisation"

Jungle and drum 'n' bass legend MC Fats has died

AKA Singing Fats was one of the scene’s most distinctive voices, appearing on a number of the biggest anthems from the ‘90s

Fans suspect Frank Ocean has been uploading old music to Spotify under alias

User "blondead" has so far uploaded three classics from 2010’s ‘The Lonny Breaux Collection’

The Pete Tong DJ Academy hands out scholarships to support aspiring DJs

A chance to learn all about the craft and industry from Carl Cox, Jamie Jones, TSHA and more

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IMS Ibiza reveals first ten speakers & topics for April event

Fat Tony & TOKiMONSTA among announced names to speak at Destino Pacha Resort

Solardo and Idris Elba release new collaborative single ‘Big Talk’

Out now via Ultra, it also comes with an accompanying music video

The Weeknd responds to criticism of The Idol following Rolling Stone exposé

The singer’s forthcoming show on HBO was described as “torture porn” by Rolling Stone

New nightlife safety app Where You At? helps you find your friends on a night out

The app uses Bluetooth to pinpoint the exact locations of your friends

Doctors warn of nitrous oxide abuse-related spinal damage

New medical guidelines have been created to treat condition caused by the drug, AKA laughing gas, which has grown in popularity in recent years

Daft Punk to release unheard music for ‘Random Access Memories’ 10th anniversary reissue

A decade since the duo’s last album, this upcoming reissue includes unheard demos and outtakes

Illuminate in the dark donning the AMBUSH X Nike collab, ‘Nite Sport’

The football & music-inspired apparel collection is accompanied by a black-and-white remodel of the Air Force 1

Green Room

Sustainable artist booking & travel now possible thanks to twogigs

Platform creator, Tim Dreske, describes it as “a bit like Tinder for booking agencies and promoters to get closer."