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Björk confirms that a new album is coming in 2027

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:54:14 +0000

The Icelandic musician confirmed that a version "of a new song" will feature as part of her echolalia exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland

Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja calls protest arrest “total madness”

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Del Naja was amongst 500 arrested at a Palestine Action protest in London on Saturday

Coachella's Do LaB dance stage closes after falling light reportedly injures crowd member

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:53:04 +0000

The incident reportedly happened during a surprise John Summit set and "badly injured" a woman

Freddie Gibbs rumoured to feature in GTA VI mission

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Presenter HipHopGamer claims Gibbs will star in a "special side mission" in the long-awaited next game in the Grand Theft Auto series

Artemis II astronauts have been listening to Denzel Curry in space

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:04:52 +0000

Curry now says he wants to become the first rapper to perform in space

Archival portal dedicated to SOPHIE's work launches online

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The fan-led project compiles live sets, interviews, releases and much more

Accra's Oroko Radio announces indefinite hiatus

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:21:55 +0000

The not-for-profit online station has championed music from Ghana and the African diaspora since it launched in 2022

Wireless Festival cancelled after Home Office blocks headliner Kanye West from entering UK

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:12:30 +0000

Several major sponsors had withdrawn from the Finsbury Park event, where the controversial US musician was due to appear across three nights in July

Ye issues statement over controversial Wireless headline booking

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:16:00 +0000

The response comes after Pepsi, Rockstar Energy & Diageo all withdrew their festival sponsorships

Listen to Frankie Knuckles’ last-ever recorded mix

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

To mark 12 years since his passing, we’re revising this historic groove-fuelled house set

Manchester Airport unveils Haçienda-themed Terminal 2 bar

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:05:00 +0000

The newly-renovated Amber Alehouse will host "live DJ sets" for travellers

Mixmag picks up Exceptional Contribution Award at EDMAs in Miami

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Other fan-voted awards also went to the likes of Carl Cox, Sara Landry and more

James Blake requests for his name to be removed from Kanye’s ‘Bully’ credits

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

He revealed that “it’s not personal”, but said the track “isn’t what I created with Ye”

A brick salvaged from New York's Paradise Garage is up for auction

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The artefact is part of a collection of mementos from New York DJ, producer and label owner Victor Simonelli

Fred again.. and Thomas Bangalter tease release of Ally Pally b2b set

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:53:32 +0000

The legendary performance saw the former robot play his first UK show in 18 years

US Supreme Court rules that internet service providers aren’t liable for music piracy

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:48:26 +0000

Sony Music were amongst labels urging for more to be done about illegal downloads online

Legendary bassist Melvin Gibbs shares new book tracing the history of Black music

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

‘How Black Music Took Over the World’ explores the roots of Black artistry to the modern day, from John Coltrane to Kendrick Lamar

Harmful chemicals detected in leading European headphone brands

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Hormone-disrupting chemicals were found in more than 81 models, from manufacturers including Sony, Samsung, Apple and Sennheiser

Police investigate DJ Haram following pro-Palestine comments at Sydney Biennale

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The US artist also shared her support for people in Iran, Lebanon, Sudan and Syria during an impassioned speech

PinkPantheress produced 'Tonight' using only a MacBook keyboard

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The BRITs Producer of the Year-winner says she used Logic’s Musical Typing function to create the 2025 hit single

Native Instruments issues statement as it enters full insolvency

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The music tech company said its products and services will remain available

Sony Music claims to have culled 135,000 AI deepfakes from streaming services

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The major label said it had to request the removal of music on behalf of its artist's from Spotify, Apple Music and more

Over US$6 million worth of cocaine seized in Ireland ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A 53-year-old man was charged in relation to the drug bust earlier this week

"Thanks DHL": William Orbit's GRAMMYs broken in transit from London to Venice

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The legendary electronic musician received three awards for his work on Madonna's iconic 1994 album 'Ray of Light'

Banksy's identity "revealed" in new investigation

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Legal representatives for Bansky have denied the claims, insisting that probes into the street artist's identity could "put him in danger"

James Blake claims that he isn’t paid for 95% of his production work

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:06:11 +0000

In a new interview, Blake argued that “producers don’t get paid by the hour” despite spending countless hours making music

Fatal car crashes increase on major music release days, research finds

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Deadly collisions in the US rose by 15% on the days where major albums and singles were released between 2017 and 2022

Travis Scott urges court to halt execution of man whose rap lyrics were used as evidence

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:35:00 +0000

Young Thug, Killer Mike and more have also petitioned a Texas court's 2009 ruling against a 19-year-old man

BBC to broadcast David Bowie tribute concert in lieu of Glastonbury this summer

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Marking 10 years since the Starman's death, the concert will reportedly feature some of the “world’s greatest young artists”

Live Nation directors brag about “robbing fans blind” in unearthed DMs

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0000

Two directors of the entertainment giant joked that their buyers are “stupid” in a 2022 Slack exchange

Goldie directs new documentary exploring the rise of Rufige Kru

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:05:00 +0000

The 45-minute film, titled The Rufige Files, features interviews with Submotive, dBridge and more

United Airlines threatens to ban customers who don’t use headphones

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Flyers listening to music out loud could face a permanent ban or removal from their aircrafts

London’s first-ever drug checking services to open in Hackney and Camden

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The Loop promises to provide health advice, “rapid” substance analysis and information on local drug market trends

Andy C forced to cancel string of shows after being stranded in the UAE

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The RAM Records co-founder postponed shows in London, Riga and Northampton as travel continues to be affected by conflict in the Middle East

Sama’ Abdulhadi says Australian visa was not approved ahead of performances

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:13:02 +0000

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

Apple Music to inform listeners if music on platform is AI-generated

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:04:28 +0000

The new metadata information will only be available if labels declare use of the tech

Crowdfunder launched for book documenting Belgian nightlife

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Out Soon: 1992-2008 will comprise 300 pages of archival material from former club culture magazine, Out Soon

The Prodigy pay tribute to Keith Flint with memorial bench in Essex

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The bench was placed at St Mary's Church on the seventh anniversary of his death

Charlotte de Witte cancels Australia shows citing Middle East travel concerns

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Belgian DJ and producer said there is "no possible risk-free route" to travel to her shows this weekend

Venezuelan techno DJ jailed after selling US$9.3 million worth of counterfeit plane parts

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:10:00 +0000

José Alejandro Zamora Yrala sold over 60,000 fake parts that were fitted in planes across the world

Multiple hard techno DJs removed from club and festival line-ups amid sexual misconduct allegations

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:35:24 +0000

Numerous events and festivals have removed Shlømo, Odymel, CARV, Basswell and Fantasm from line-ups amid an outpouring of allegations, which is being dubbed as the genre's "#MeToo" moment

Industry figures address AI-generated music in Say No to Suno open letter

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 03:59:23 +0000

"The hijacking of the world’s entire treasure-trove of music floods platforms with AI slop and dilutes the royalty pools of legitimate artists from whose music this slop is derived."

Anonymous user overloads Soulseek with thousands of Homer Simpson "covers"

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:16:00 +0000

It's estimated at least 2,000 tracks currently feature vocals from the cartoon patriarch on the file-sharing platform

Daft Punk share new music video for 'Human After All' on fifth anniversary of split

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:07:00 +0000

The new visual features footage from the Robots' 2006 film Electroma, edited by creative director Cédric Hervet

Honey Dijon to curate exhibition at London’s Tate Modern Lates this month

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The Chicago DJ will host conversations, workshops, listening experiences and a gallery tour celebrating queerness

Electronic musician to represent the UK at Eurovision Song Contest 2026

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER, who experiments with synths and unusual instruments, will head on stage in Vienna this May

Google gives Gemini the ability to make AI-generated music

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:46:45 +0000

While streaming services like Deezer and Apple Music are working to demonetise AI-generated music, Google boasts its "most advanced music generation model yet"

Stone Roses legend Mani to be immortalised with permanent mural in Manchester

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:30:00 +0000

A crowdfunder has been launched to raise money toward the tribute piece and a local cancer charity

A dance music-focused theatre show ‘God Is A DJ’ is coming to the West End

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The musical is currently in development, fusing “live DJ and band performances” with theatre production

Electronic music growth leads SoundCloud’s 2026 Music Intelligence Report

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:34:14 +0000

The electronic category makes up more than one in three uploads, with global listening up 6% & a 39% spike in #DJSET tags

Angela Rayner calls on UK government to establish 'Minister for Nightlife'

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:34:25 +0000

The former Deputy Prime Minister said nightlife venues "make the UK a cultural and social powerhouse"

Women received less than a quarter of all GRAMMY Awards in 2026, report finds

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 01:42:32 +0000

The report also points to a decline in the number of nominations for female artists year-on-year

Deadmau5 slams artist using his likeness in AI-generated video: “Scary as fuck”

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The Canadian DJ said that an artist deepfaked his image to promote their own music

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency due to Epstein files fallout

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 13:19:52 +0000

In a memo sent to staff, the Wasserman Group CEO wrote: "I have become a distraction ... That is why I have begun the process of selling the company"

“Rave culture is a statement”: Istanbul nightclub makes dark clothing compulsory

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:35:00 +0000

74 Hall stirred a mixture of responses with its newly-enforced rule, with some asking whether it’s “a joke”

Jyoty, HAAi and Jaguar sign open letter calling for gender equality in club and festival line-ups

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Launched by Not Bad For A Girl, the letter points to examples of gender disparity — including one UK festival with a line-up featuring "80% men"

Bandcamp Radio expands with dedicated electronic music show

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:57:00 +0000

Hosted by Emily Dust, the biweekly programme will spotlight global club sounds starting February 25

Artists threaten to leave Wasserman after founder mentioned in Epstein files

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:29:39 +0000

salute, A Hundred Drums, and Chappell Roan have declared their intention to leave the talent agency unless Casey Wasserman leaves his role as CEO

Apple Music says it demonetised two billion “fraudulent” music streams last year

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:30:00 +0000

VP Oliver Schusser says it accounts for $17 million in royalties that could have gone toward real artists

Cast of "lifelong ravers" enlisted for Oscar-nominated thriller film Sirāt

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:20:10 +0000

Director Oliver Laxe created his own "rave" in the Moroccan desert, which he said went on for "days"

Suspected mass overdose at Sydney music festival leaves one dead

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:52:33 +0000

Six people were also hospitalised after attending trance and techno festival Dreamstate over the weekend

South Africa could allow possession of over 2,000 joints-worth of weed

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:09:03 +0000

Under new draft rules, those living in the country could carry up to 750g of cannabis at a time

Soulwax to host first-ever "rave" at London's Abbey Road Studios

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Featuring a DJ set from the Belgian duo under their 2manydjs moniker, Abbey Road After Hours will see Studio One transform into a rowdy dancefloor this month

Philip Glass withdraws from Kennedy Center show in protest of Donald Trump

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The legendary composer was set to premiere Symphony No 15 ‘Lincoln’ at the centre in June

Wasserman Group CEO issues public apology after being mentioned in Epstein files

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:31:16 +0000

Casey Wasserman was found to have corresponded with Epstein's associate and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003

Brooklyn Mirage to reopen as Pacha New York after more than a year of closure

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:07:41 +0000

The long-running venue was aquired by the parent company of Pacha Ibiza last year

Native Instruments says “business continues as usual” after insolvency proceedings

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:30:59 +0000

CEO Nick Williams insists that he’s seeking a “sustainable” future for the music tech company

Global alcohol industry loses billions as Gen Z reshapes drinking & social habits

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:36:00 +0000

Bloomberg data shows US$830 billion loss in market value, while the Night Time Industries Association reports young adults moving away from traditional nightlife

Gesaffelstein, FKA twigs and Kendrick Lamar among GRAMMYs 2026 winners

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:00:58 +0000

The 68th annual ceremony took place on Sunday in Los Angeles

Darius Syrossian forced to cancel US shows, cites Trump's Iranian travel ban

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:14:00 +0000

The Tehran-born DJ shared his "serious concerns" around travelling to the US amid restrictions for Iranian citizens

Fela Kuti becomes first African artist to receive GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Afrobeats pioneer is being awarded by the US Recording Academy some 30 years after his death

Spotify and "big three" major labels are suing Anna's Archive for $13 trillion

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 04:32:06 +0000

A court filing claims that the internet activist group has engaged in the "brazen theft" of 86 million audio files from the platform

Deezer says it has demonetised 85% of all AI-generated music due to fraud

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:30:00 +0000

The French streaming service is now making its AI-detection tool “commercially available”

Robert Pattinson: “I had my headphones over the bat ears, making electronic music”

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The Batman star spoke about his love for 100 Gecs and making "ambient" music in a new interview

Music tech company Native Instruments enters preliminary insolvency

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:08:30 +0000

The company’s assets will be “sold off in some form” as a result of the proceedings, according to reports

Kanye West apologises, links antisemitism to 2002 brain injury

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 03:10:00 +0000

The musician purchased a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal to apologise for his offensive actions

Funko launches Daft Punk collectibles celebrating duo’s iconic looks

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The robots are the latest artists to join Funko’s Pop Rocks line, arriving as vinyl figures from their Alive & Discovery era

Sadiq Khan's Nightlife Taskforce share 23 recommendations for London's night-time economy

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Recommendations include licensing reforms, a review of late-night transport links, and a "Nightlife Future Fund" to support new nightlife projects from underrepresented communities

Chad Hugo is suing former The Neptunes' partner Pharrell Williams for unpaid royalties

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:11:29 +0000

The lawsuit claims Williams owes Hugo "over $1 million" for his work on 2017 N.E.R.D album 'No One Ever Really Dies Alone'

Sydney’s lockout laws scrapped after 12 years of nightlife restrictions

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 02:27:59 +0000

The controversial laws prohibited Sydneysiders from partying past 3:30AM, and limited the number of drinks bought per person