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New documentary goes “Inside One of the UK's Most Important Queer Venues”

“The DBA really isn’t like anywhere else” says the short film's producers

Apple Music users can now import playlists from Spotify

The new feature comes amid growing calls to boycott Spotify over CEO Daniel Ek leading a €600 million investment in a military tech firm

Trump criticises Smithsonian over Drexciya-inspired Afrofuturism exhibition

The White House listed the exhibition as an example of "anti-American propaganda" for its depiction of an Afrofuturist utopia populated by the descendants of slaves

Burning Man off to "chaotic" start as flood and dust storm warnings issued for 2025

Four people have been injured by extreme weather at the Black Rock City festival so far, with thunder, 50mph winds and more expected in the coming week

“Distorted faces” & “extra digits” fuel AI rumours in Will Smith’s new tour video

A YouTube montage meant to showcase audience love has sparked debate over strangely distorted visuals

Aphex Twin to release extended reissue of Polygon Window album

He released two records under the alias via Warp Records in 1993

Verdict delayed on terror charge for Kneecap's Mo Chara at latest court hearing

Mo Chara's defence called for the charge to be thrown out during today's hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court due to a "technical blunder"

Bandcamp Friday generates over US$3.5 million for independent artists in 24 hours

The recent edition saw the music platform waive its share of revenue to support musicians

ANOTR, Jyoty, Optimo and more withdraw from Lost Village 2025

The cancellations come following months of boycott calls against Superstruct-owned festivals and events over the controversial investments of parent company KKR

GTA 6 release date will not be pushed back again, insist Rockstar owners

Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick says he is "very" confident the highly-anticipated game will be released next May

The Blessed Madonna cancels Boardmasters set due to "restrictions" on political messaging

The US DJ said she was asked to sign a ‘Show Stop Procedure Acknowledgement’ just hours before her scheduled show over the weekend

Rare Daft Punk skateboard goes on sale for US$15,000

The deck – made by Daft Punk collaborator and creative director Cédric Hervet – is one of just 25

Gorillaz hint at new music ahead of 25th anniversary celebrations

New music will seemingly be debuted during a four-date string of live shows in London later this month

Study shows Asia as fastest-growing market for generative AI apps

Downloads in the region grew 80% in six months, fuelled largely by AI assistants, according to Sensor Tower’s 2025 report

Rainbow Disco Club heads to Goa this weekend

Organisers Don't Forget to Go Home & artists describe the event as a chance to "connect Asian music communities" & "reclaim regional narratives"

Jamie xx, PinkPantheress and Damon Albarn announced for Together For Palestine benefit concert

The event, set to go ahead on September 17, is described as the UK’s “largest ever fundraising concert for Gaza”

Posthumous compilation curated by legendary Ibiza DJ Alfredo to land next month

'Paraíso. True Spirit of Ibiza' is described as an "authentic tribute" to a "man and a sound that continues to inspire the present and future of electronic music"

Goldie hints at retirement: “I’m going to hang my gloves up and be 60”

The drum ‘n’ bass legend spoke on Radio 6 ahead of his birthday, alluding that his next album could be his last

Swedish festival gives fans chance to "give their kidney" for tickets

Way Out West is offering up the opportunity to see headliners Charli xcx, Pet Shop Boys, and BICEP — as long festivalgoers sign up to Sweden's Organ Donor Registry

58% of Gen Z report experiencing hearing damage due to loud music exposure

A new study from the RNID found that 35% of Gen Z's don't plan to wear earplugs at music festivals and nightclubs, despite 75% saying they understood the risks of loud music exposure

Bandcamp Friday returns after previous edition raised US$3.2 million for independent artists

The platform has confirmed there will be three more Bandcamp Fridays in 2025