Global News United Airlines threatens to ban customers who don’t use headphones Flyers listening to music out loud could face a permanent ban or removal from their aircrafts
Features The Pigeons & Planes Stage is where Asia’s next sound takes flight in Hong Kong Get to know the platform rooted in music discovery as it brings a curated line-up of emerging voices and cross-border creativity to ComplexCon Hong Kong on March 21-22, featuring Yeti Out, THE JAYNE, DJ Tommy and more
Global News London’s first-ever drug checking services to open in Hackney and Camden The Loop promises to provide health advice, “rapid” substance analysis and information on local drug market trends
Asia News Former rapper Balen Shah set to become Nepal’s youngest Prime Minister The 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician gained traction with young voters during last year’s Gen Z protests, when his song became an unofficial anthem
Tech NOTHING’s Headphone (a) comes with customisable tactile controls & 5-day battery life Built for long listening sessions, the over-ear headphones arrive in black, white, pink & a limited-edition yellow colourway
Features South Korea’s university DJ dongari: the hidden incubator of Seoul's dance music scene From campus practice rooms to venue DJ booths, these student-run organisations are quietly becoming one of the most important entry points into the country’s club circuit
Global News Andy C forced to cancel string of shows after being stranded in the UAE The RAM Records co-founder postponed shows in London, Riga and Northampton as travel continues to be affected by conflict in the Middle East
Global News Sama’ Abdulhadi says Australian visa was not approved ahead of performances Sama’ was unable to appear at WOMADelaide, who stood by the Palestinian DJ after a pro-Israel campaign group previously called for her removal from the line-up
Global News Apple Music to inform listeners if music on platform is AI-generated The new metadata information will only be available if labels declare use of the tech
Features Excursions: Temple Meltdown is bringing Taiwan’s underground into sacred spaces “People have told me they feel safer than going to a rave in an abandoned setting; they think the Gods are protecting them”
Asia News New booking agency Zagareet launches to spotlight distinctive artists across Asia Founders Shereen Jolly & Nikola Skočajić share the mission behind the Hong Kong-based agency: “The main thing is getting them into the right rooms with the right crowd.”
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