New Releases Hekdb’s new VA spotlights talents from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong & Indonesia The Japanese outfit’s ‘Hekdb Product 001’ features breaks, techno, house, electro and more
Global News Pharrell Williams faces legal battle from Chad Hugo over The Neptunes trademark Hugo has accused his former bandmate of “fraudulently” seeking sole control over the trademark
Asia News HAAi, Simo Cell and more global names decorate FINAL Taipei's April line-up We speak to new music director XIИ who aims to further diversify the programming & elevate Taiwan's prominence in the music scene
Asia News Escape 56 celebrates 7th anniversary with Rey Colino & Massimiliano Pagliara The international acts will each headline one night of The Midnight Gospel, taking place on April 12-13
Global News LA dubstep has been granted UNESCO cultural heritage status Skrillex, Excision, and Knife Party have all been credited with pioneering the “deeply reflective” genre
Global News TikTok is now blurring the faces of artists signed to Universal Music Group After removing UMG music, the identities of artists are next to disappear from the app
Music AMÉMÉ debuts on new Defected sub-label, One People, with 'Wild Animal' The track is a dancefloor-focused Afro-meets-house affair
Features A techno obsession: Inside the hard, fast rise of Teletech Building from an XXL launchpad after lockdown, Teletech has grown a devoted fanbase with sold-out events all over the world. Niamh Ingram reports on its journey from student house parties in Manchester to globe-conquering brand
Global News “It’s an epidemic”: Fake and laced benzos are circulating in the UK Pill-based drugs such as valium and xanax may now contain substances such as metonitazene, which is 1000x the strength of heroin
Music Tokyo’s dark, smokey underbelly shines on ‘Tenshiesque’ Levi’s latest EP mixes murky lo-fi productions with effortless high-fashion raps
Global News Frankie Knuckles’ ‘House Masters’ to be released on vinyl for the first time All proceeds from record's limited run will be donated to the Frankie Knuckles Foundation
Music Albino Sound continues exploring the realm of leftfield techno in 'WORSHIPLEFT002' An exciting amalgamation of squishy snare sounds & metallic sound design
Video Blog Watch: Aili drop quirky music video for title track ‘Nandakke?’ The duo explore the challenges of communication through their electro-pop soundscape
Film & TV 50 Cent confirms docu-series on Diddy’s sexual assault allegations The rapper said that the documentary, named ‘Diddy Do It?’, will “break records” upon release