Global News Glastonbury reveals new site map for 2025, expanding dance music areas The map includes a new section added to Shangri-La, named Dragon’s Tail
Global News Calvin Harris denies copying Chicane’s 1996 track ‘Offshore’ on new single “You can play two notes over multiple different chords – it’s not the same!”
Events CIRCUITS returns for second edition with Kiss Nuka and FUKHED Mixmag Asia’s tour series stops off next month at Bangkok’s Blaq Lyte Rover, Taipei’s Flat 5 and Hong Kong’s SLAP 拍 with two of Asia’s rising selectors
Asia News Eastern Margins launches ‘Road to Margins United’ ahead of September festival Spanning London, Paris & Amsterdam, the events series features club nights, fashion takeovers & cultural showcases
Global News Brian Eno to donate fee from Windows ‘95 chime to Palestine aid Eno has called on Microsoft to “suspend all services that support any operations that contribute to violations of international law”
New Releases FTK channels “The Five Venoms” into a genre-bending concept LP Inspired by a forbidden sorcery ritual, the Taiwanese artist turns ancient myth into a one-of-a-kind sonic experience
Asia News FUDGE celebrates South Asian music & identity on May 31 at Ida’s Bar A collaborative concept by GrooveTop and Twelve Degree Events that blends music, culture, and community in Singapore
Global News Irvine Welsh is releasing a disco album to accompany his new Trainspotting sequel The 10-track record arrives alongside his new novel Men In Love, a direct sequel to Trainspotting set in the late '80s
Asia News Wonderfruit announces 72-hour Public Sale for 10th anniversary From June 9–12 (or until sold out), grab tickets to the festival happening December 11–15
Events Gabriele Poso heads to Hong Kong for two live music sessions The Italian percussionist joins Culture Hub Asia & y2k’s new live series Hours on May 30, followed by a poolside gig at the Grand Hyatt
Asia News Seoul Community Radio & ScreaM Records bring ‘ENTER THE K-BASS’ showcase & tour to SXSW London “It’s a chance to show how Korea’s underground is pushing the next dimension of the K-pop journey,” says SCR founder, Richard Price
Global News Sónar issues statement on ownership: “We distance ourselves from any action taken by KKR” More than 70 artists signed an open letter last week, speaking out against the festival's ties to KKR
Tech Spotify’s AI DJ is “now taking music requests” Premium users in 60+ markets can now use voice prompts to customise music by mood, genre, or activity in real time
Wellness Apple Music & UMG tap into mental wellbeing with Sound Therapy Scientifically tuned reworks of popular tracks use frequency-based sounds to boost focus, relax & sleep
Global News Legendary Detroit group 3 Chairs to perform “last ever” show this month The supergroup will host an all-day party in Detroit on May 25