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Tomorrowland 2026: Weekend One Track Data Analyzed
New data from 1001Tracklists highlights the heavy hitters from Boom, featuring a mix of hard-dance remixes and legacy anthems.
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Glasgow Institution The Garage Hits the Market After 30 Years
Donald MacLeod is looking to pass the baton at the Sauchiehall Street staple, putting the 1,800-capacity venue up for sale to focus on other projects.
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Belfast to Open Music Room, the City’s First Dedicated Listening Bar
A new hi-fi sanctuary arrives in Belfast this July, prioritizing vinyl culture and custom sound design for a city with deep electronic roots.
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Circuit Check: Essential 2026 Lineups and Programming Updates
Updates from the global circuit including Houghton's expansive roster, Terminal V's boat parties, and Amnesia’s residency in Iceland.
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Sonimus Debuts S-Console: A High-End Solid-State Emulation
Based on iconic 4K console hardware from Oxfordshire, Sonimus releases a successor to the Satson aimed at harmonic richness and mix glue.
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Industry Titan Clive Davis Dies at 94
The legendary executive who defined the modern music industry and founded Arista Records has passed away in New York.
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Ironworks: East London’s New 7,000-Capacity Warehouse Details Opening Run
A massive disused site in the Royal Docks becomes London’s latest large-scale dance space, featuring curators like Jamie Jones and Charlotte de Witte.
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StubHub UK Fined £900k Over Illegal Hidden Fees
Regulators order the resale giant to refund 50,000 customers after exposing illegal 'drip pricing' schemes.
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Fred again.. and Trans+ Future Sounds Launch Abbey Road Workshop
A new initiative for trans and queer musicians lands at Abbey Road Studios this week, featuring hands-on production mentoring from Fred again.. and guests.
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Memphis Producer Tay Keith Dies at 29
Grammy-nominated producer Brytavious Chambers, known professionally as Tay Keith, was found dead in his Nashville apartment on June 18.
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Clean tracks take over: Explicit lyrics in Spotify Top 50 drop 61% since 2018
A new report reveals that parental advisory tags on Spotify's Top 50 have plummeted, signaling a shift in genre dominance and listener habits.
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Traxsource and TIDAL Deploy AI Detection to Protect Human Creators
Major platforms are drawing a line in the digital sand, implementing new identification tools to tag AI content and redirect royalties to human artists.
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Las Vegas Incentivizes Gen Z Nightlife With Free Club Entry
New city-backed initiative offers free entry to 11 major Vegas clubs for those celebrating their 21st birthday, aiming to reverse the trend of declining youth patronage.
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WHC Intel: New Cuts from Ela Minus, The Bug, and Grimes
This week's essential monitoring includes Nick León and Ela Minus’s low-slung kineticism, The Bug’s new vocal-led series, and a club-forward link-up from Grimes and Cobrah.
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Sonny Moore on the Human Necessity in Music and the Limits of AI
Skrillex breaks a decade of silence to discuss why viral AI tracks can't replicate human connection and how lo-fi beginnings shaped his sound.
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Giggs Leads Fundraiser for Neurodivergent Youth School in Kent
The UK rap pioneer is fundraising to convert an office block into a specialist school and assessment centre for neurodivergent students.
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The Lion & Lamb Severs Ties with Andre King Following Abuse Allegations
London venue The Lion & Lamb has announced it will no longer work with co-founder Andre King after multiple accounts of sexual abuse and coercion surfaced.
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ORIGIN Brings Custom Analogue Sound to the DTLA Arts District
A new purpose-built space from the teams behind SBCLTR and Minimal Effort is slated for a late summer launch in Los Angeles.
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KONFLICT. returns to its roots at Eight Members Club
A rooftop sunset session at the venue where it all started, featuring Malakita's UK debut and KONFLICT. residents.
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Bonobo Signals New LP with Arooj Aftab Collaboration
Simon Green previews 'Distance In Static' with two new singles, including a high-profile vocal team-up with Arooj Aftab.
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Ministry of Sound Seeks New Residents via 'Boxed In' Competition
London's legacy club is looking for fresh talent through a 12-hour live-streamed gauntlet on Twitch, with a residency and £25k in gear on the line.
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John Summit Debuts Avicii 'Seek Bromance' Remix in Stockholm
Summit premiered an unreleased rework of the 2010 classic during his Swedish debut at Förbindelsehallen.
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Polls Open for DJ Mag's 2026 Top 100 DJs
DJ Mag begins its 33rd annual public poll to rank the world's most visible DJs, with proceeds benefiting Bridges for Music.
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Berlin's kwia to Close This Month
The Neukölln listening bar is fast-tracking its closure, with the final day of operation set for July 25th.
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UK Music Tourism Hits £11.2 Billion Benchmark
New data from UK Music reveals a record-breaking 2025, with 24.7 million visitors driving massive spending across festivals and arena tours.
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Berlin Listening Bar Kwia Set to Close as Rents Rise
Berlin’s premier ambient destination, kwia, confirms its closure for July 2026. Rising costs cut short the five-year experiment in contemplative sound.
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Franky Rizardo Pulls EBTG Remix Amid Pete Tong and John Summit Dispute
A high-profile edit of 'Missing' hits a stalemate as Franky Rizardo steps back following John Summit's allegations of track theft.
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Beat Gems: A Definitive Visual History of the Drum Machine
Oli Freke and Kim Bjørn partner for a 336-page deep dive into the hardware that transitioned from simple timekeeping to defining modern rhythm.
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Darude Returns to Helsinki for Second 'Sandstorm' 7K Race
Helsinki hosts the 'Sandstorm' 7K on August 29th, tracing the original music video's route through the city with a finish-line set from Darude.
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HoneyLuv Flips 112's 'Dance With Me' for the Modern Floor
Cleveland-born, London-based HoneyLuv bridges R&B nostalgia with house utility in her official remix of the 2001 classic.
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Nia Archives Taps Jorja Smith for 'Get Me Down'
Nia Archives teams up with Jorja Smith on a new jungle-led single ahead of her second LP of 2024.
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Michael Bibi Flips Nokia Nostalgia on 'Mobile Groove'
Michael Bibi returns to ELOVATE with a track built around the 2000s-era Nokia ringtone, marking his latest move following a high-profile recovery year.
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The xx share Primavera Sound performance of 'Intro'
New footage captures the trio's Barcelona return, marking a new phase following solo-career detours and their first live sets since 2018.
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Erling Haaland and Kygo Top Norwegian Charts with Flow Kingz Rework
A teenage rap experiment from Norway’s star striker hits No. 1 after a tropical house polish from Kygo.
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RALLY 2026: Stage Splits and Programming Details Revealed
Southwark Park's independent standout returns on August 29th with a curation focused on leftfield pop and clinical electronics across four stages.
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ZAINAB Outlines Debut EP 'Canal View' for Technicolour
NYC producer ZAINAB bridges Lahore and New York on her debut EP, featuring Urdu-language vocals and a focus on South Asian collaboration.
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UNTOLD Festival Integrates Free Health Screenings for 2026 Edition
Romania's UNTOLD is partnering with the Renaşterea Foundation to provide on-site HPV testing and breast ultrasounds for ticket holders.
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FL Studio 2026 Drops: Workflow Refinement and Transient Control
Image-Line’s latest FL Studio 2026 update focuses on friction-less production with improved gain staging, AI-driven organization, and a new transient-shaping plugin.
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New Book Breakthrough Deconstructs the Albums That Defined Careers
Emma Robertson interviews 20 electronic heavyweights, including Donato Dozzy and Jlin, to analyze the records that altered their trajectories.
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King Gizzard Pivot to Modular Synthesis with 'Alien Metal' and NYC Rave Dates
The Australian psych outfit trades guitars for a giant Eurorack rig named 'Nathan' for their upcoming LP and a string of high-capacity New York shows.
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Plant & Deck Joins Peppermint Records for New Leeds Hub
A specialized electronic music space opens above Doghouse Bar, offering curated vinyl and in-store sessions in the heart of Kirkgate.
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Youth Music Report: 72% of Young Creatives Face Unsafe Working Conditions
A new industry study exposes systemic safety failures, harassment, and silencing that drive young talent out of electronic music.
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Tomorrowland 2026: Streaming Details Confirmed
Tomorrowland reveals the broadcast schedule for its 'Consciencia' edition in Boom, covering two weekends of live performances.
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Lenzman: 1977 – 2024
Teije van Vlie, the Dutch producer and North Quarter founder who redefined soulful drum & bass, has died following a three-year battle with cancer.
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Josh Baker Sets the Rhythm for England’s Semi-Final in Manchester
Josh Baker heads home for an exclusive set at a secret Manchester location to preview England’s high-stakes World Cup clash with Argentina.
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Mapping Resistance: The New Community Radio Index
A new interactive directory maps 300 independent radio stations, offering a vital alternative to algorithmic music discovery.
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PinkPantheress Joins The Daniels for Feature Film Debut
The Mercury Prize nominee is trading the studio for the set, joining the ultra-secretive next project from the directors of Everything Everywhere All at Once.
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UK Government Pledges £15m for Music Sector and Longer Festival Licenses
A new 'Turn It Up' initiative aims to stabilize the UK festival industry with extended licensing and increased temporary event permits.
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Tonnau Festival cancelled following death of 18-year-old attendee
Organizers halted the North Wales event after a teenager suffered a fatal medical emergency early Saturday morning.
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Anti-War Protesters Assaulted at Boiler Room New York
Activists from Boycott Room were reportedly trampled during a 'die-in' at Under The K Bridge. The protest targeted Boiler Room's ownership ties to KKR and its alleged investments in global conflicts.
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Inside Fred again..'s USB002: Gawx Captures Mexico City Finale
A 20-minute documentary explores the logistics and energy of Fred again..'s 10-city tour, culminating in his landmark Mexico City performance.
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Ethanol Spill Identified as Cause of Tomorrowland Mainstage Fire
A new investigation links last year's Orbyz stage fire to a pyrotechnic testing accident just 48 hours before gates opened.
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MSG Denies Allegations of Secret Celebrity Tracking and LGBTQIA+ Dossiers
A Wired investigation claims Madison Square Garden maintains a surveillance database tracking the sexual orientation and 'risk' levels of thousands of high-profile guests.
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Sara Landry Delivers New HEKATE Weapon 'Shake That'
Consistent with her high-velocity output, the HEKATE boss returns with a polyrhythmic hard techno tool designed for maximum dancefloor impact.
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Fresh Pressure: Confidence Man, Jnr SA, and Michael Bibi
This week’s essential cuts feature high-energy rave revivalism, South African Afrotech expansions, and precision-led Chicago jack.
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UK Music Sector Gets £45M Boost Through New Government Music Plan
A targeted investment strategy aims to stabilize the UK's grassroots ecosystem and expand funding access for mid-career artists and independent labels.
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Tomorrowland 2026: Dry Skies Forecast for Weekend One
Boom is looking at a temperate start for the 2026 edition, with mild sun and highs of 26°C expected for the opening weekend.
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UMAW's 'Raise The Bar' Targets Predatory Venue Practices
United Musicians and Allied Workers are pushing a four-point campaign to eliminate merch cuts and pay-to-play schemes in US venues.
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Vevo Data: Music Videos Outpace Audio as the Primary Driver of Nostalgia
A study of 1,800 consumers across three continents finds music videos trigger deeper emotional recall than audio alone, especially for Gen Z.
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Pete Tong Denies John Summit's Remix Theft Allegations
Following claims from John Summit regarding a rework of Everything But The Girl, Pete Tong clarifies that the tracks were separate productions with no shared assets.
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Armin van Buuren and Silver Panda Rework Depeche Mode Classic
Armin van Buuren and Silver Panda deliver a club-ready interpretation of 'Enjoy the Silence', moving the 1990 synth-pop staple into modern festival territory.
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Bad Bunny's Band Reinterprets Avicii for Stockholm Crowd
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny paid local respects in Sweden, with band member José Santana delivering a cuatros-led tribute to Avicii's 'Wake Me Up'.
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Calvin Harris Hampden Park Homecoming to Air on BBC
Calvin Harris returns to Glasgow for two stadium dates this August, with the Saturday performance set for a multi-platform BBC broadcast.
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HWXXNG Bridges Ancestral Gongs and Club Pressure on 'K-Core'
Berlin-based multi-instrumentalist Jaeho Hwang returns to CHINABOT with an LP that integrates shamanic percussion into industrial-leaning techno.
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Sub Club's Mike Grieve Appointed as Glasgow's Night Czar
Sub Club MD Mike Grieve will lead a new commission focused on protecting and advancing Glasgow's vital nightlife economy.
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Album Fatigue: 41% of UK Listeners Aren’t Playing Full Records
New data suggests a sharp decline in deep listening habits, with nearly half of the UK population failing to finish a single album in the last year.
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Sydney’s Divine Playhouse Forced to Close Following Coordinated Attacks
Protests from Christian groups have triggered the pre-emptive closure of a newly opened queer arts venue in a deconsecrated Sydney church.
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Warner Music Group Moves to Dismiss Union Lawsuit Over AI Training Deals
WMG is fighting back against the American Federation of Musicians, claiming artists aren't owed a cent from AI licensing because the tech didn't exist when contracts were signed.
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Kye Gibbon Returns to Tomorrowland Post-Spinal Surgery
Gorgon City's Kye Gibbon confirms his return to the stage this weekend following corrective surgery on his neck.
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Korg NTS-4: A DIY Analogue Hub for Mobile Setups
Korg expands the Nu:Tekt line with a solder-free DIY mixer featuring six channels, integrated FX, and Eurorack compatibility.
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Amber Broos Stages Multigenerational B2B with Father at Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland resident Amber Broos shared the House of Fortune stage with her father and mentor, Joeri Broos, for an hour-long set blending techno and legacy classics.
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Like Mike Steps Down from Tomorrowland, Pauses Touring for Health
Citing medical advice and months of health challenges, Like Mike has withdrawn from all upcoming live dates, including his headline set at Tomorrowland.
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Actress Returns to Ninja Tune with 'Radical Frame'
Darren Cunningham returns to the London label for an eight-track LP exploring the Black avant-garde, led by new single 'Overchord'.
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Onsite Records Debuts in Manchester’s Northern Quarter
Expanding Manchester's physical crate-digging landscape, Onsite Records pairs curated Balearic and progressive house selections with local coffee and art.
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Armin van Buuren Shifts Setup for [UNVRS] Ibiza Residency
Van Buuren brings his 'face-to-face' technical rig to Ibiza this September, pivoting from traditional back-to-back sets to mirrored, head-on performances.
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A.G. Cook and Native Instruments Launch SuperStarSaw
A new soft synth distilling the PC Music founder's hyper-pop architecture into a dual-bank oscillator engine.
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Ultra Japan 2026: Heavyweight pairings and techno staples lead Tokyo lineup
Tokyo's Odaiba Park hosts a diverse 2026 bill featuring curated B2Bs and hard-leaning club bookings.
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Suno Exposed: Millions of Tracks Scraped From YouTube and Deezer
A data hack reveals Suno emptied the archives of major streaming platforms and lyric sites to train its generative models without permission.
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Marlon Hoffstadt and Dimitri Vegas Debut B2B at Tomorrowland
A surprise 60-minute set at The Gathering paired the 'Daddy Trance' architect with the festival fixture.
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Radar Report: Overmono, GЯEG, and Logic1000
Essential new moving parts from the global circuit, featuring peak-time shatta, London poetry, and high-alignment club music.
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Essential Programming: New Rosters from The Cause, Queer Frequencies, and Charivari
A breakdown of key lineup additions and festival returns across London, Detroit, and Lisbon, featuring Shy One, DJ Bone, and Upsammy.
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B Jones Returns to Tomorrowland Mainstage Following Cancer Recovery
Spanish DJ B Jones made her return to the booth this weekend, celebrating a milestone performance at Tomorrowland after seven months of treatment.
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Tomorrowland to Screen World Cup Final at DreamVille
Football meets Boom as Tomorrowland organizers confirm a dedicated screening for the Spain vs. Argentina finale.
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Orbital's Landmark 1994 Glastonbury Set Receives Official Release
Thirty years after changing the DNA of festival programming, Orbital’s 1994 NME Stage performance is finally getting the full restoration it deserves.
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Charlotte de Witte Returns to Tomorrowland Mainstage as Surprise Guest
Closing a fifteen-year loop, the KNTXT boss takes the 19:40 slot today in Boom.
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Fisher Closes Tomorrowland 2026 Mainstage with Avicii Tribute
The Australian house heavyweight marked his fifth Mainstage appearance with a nod to 'Levels' during the festival's opening weekend.
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Tomorrowland's Symphony of Unity Takes Classical Approach to 'Insomnia'
A 60-piece orchestra reimagines Faithless and Swedish House Mafia at Tomorrowland 2026, bridging cinematic arrangements with mainstage staples.
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Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello Debut New Swedish House Mafia at Tomorrowland
Ingrosso and Angello reunited on the Mainstage to showcase ‘Happiness Is So Sad,’ a high-profile collaboration featuring Lykke Li.
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Martin Garrix and U2 Debut 'Fireflies' at Tomorrowland 2026
Martin Garrix reunited with U2's The Edge on the Tomorrowland mainstage to premiere their latest collaboration, 'Fireflies'.
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RANYO Secures Tomorrowland Mainstage Slot via Social Campaign
Emerging DJ RANYO leverages a viral challenge and heavyweight endorsements to join Vini Vici for the 2026 festival finale.
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Miss Monique Moves Beyond the Booth with Biorhythm Debut
A technical pivot at Tomorrowland: Miss Monique launches an audiovisual residency concept that merges generative industrial art with organic sonic textures.
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Rusko Steps Away: Dubstep Pioneer Announces Indefinite Hiatus
Citing a mental breakdown after two decades on the road, Chris Mercer is pausing his music career to prioritize recovery.
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Apple Music Raises Rates, Citing Increased Licensing Costs
Subscription fees are climbing for the first time in years as major streamers adjust to the cost of rights management.
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Machine Drift: AI Now Accounts for Over 50% of Daily Deezer Uploads
Deezer reports that AI-generated tracks have officially overtaken human output on the platform, hitting 90,000 daily submissions.
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De La Soul to Reissue 'Stakes Is High' with Massive Bonus Material
A landmark 1996 hip-hop essential returns on vinyl, featuring 26 bonus tracks including rare J Dilla remixes.
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Berlin Legalizes Spontaneous Open-Airs at Gleisdreieck Park
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg officials have approved a new digital registration system for free, legal outdoor music events near Yorckstraße.
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Radial: Tottenham’s New High-Spec Listening Space and Club
A 250-capacity multidisciplinary venue takes over the former Five Miles site, bringing precision acoustics to North London.
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Medium Cool to Exit Miami Beach Venue This August
The South Beach basement staple is searching for a new home after four years of hosting jazz, cocktails, and international selectors.
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US CD Sales Outpace Vinyl for the First Time in a Decade
Compact discs are seeing a surprise 16% volume surge, leaving vinyl's modest growth in the rearview as collectors rethink physical formats.
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Arca Signs Off July with New 16-Track Album 'XXXXX'
Venezeulan artist Arca expands her deconstructed universe with a fresh LP on XL Recordings and a preview livestream titled Diva.Experimental.
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SoundCloud Absorbs Nina Protocol to Preserve Independent Infrastructure
SoundCloud acquires the independent storefront platform after its recent sunset, migrating Nina's artist suite and editorial archives into its creator ecosystem.
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Robyn covers Erasure for BBC live session
Following the release of 'Sexistential', Robyn delivers a stripped-back interpretation of a 1994 synth-pop staple.
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Novation Completes MK4 Range With Full-Size Launchkey 88
Novation scales up its MK4 series with a semi-weighted 88-key controller featuring deep DAW integration and polyphonic aftertouch.
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Fatboy Slim Boards Community Ownership Scheme to Save Brighton's The Pipeline
Norman Cook joins Music Venue Properties to pull a vital grassroots space out of the commercial property market and into community hands.
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Sony Music Doubles Down on Udio Lawsuit Over 30,000 Tracks
Sony Music launches a new legal strike against AI platform Udio, alleging the unauthorized use of 30,000 recordings to train its generative models.
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Snoop Dogg's Definitive Biopic Set for August 2027
West Coast icon Snoop Dogg brings his life story to the big screen through Death Row Pictures and NBCUniversal.
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Universal Studios sets Snoop Dogg biopic for August 2027
Directed by Craig Brewer and starring Johnathan Daviss, 'Snoop' will track the artist's rise from Long Beach gangsta rap icon to global mogul.
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Simon Pegg Joins Fatboy Slim for Surprise Brighton Appearance
Actor Simon Pegg took to the decks at Big Beach Boutique, delivering a set backed by career-referencing visuals before Fatboy Slim closed the night.
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UK Nightlife Secures 20% Business Rate Cut for 2027
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces a £100 million tax relief package for English nightclubs and music venues.
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Stolen Artwork Mars Tomorrowland Opening Weekend
Two commissioned paintings were lifted from the Tomorrowland Restaurant during the festival's first leg. While one piece has been recovered, another remained missing heading into weekend two.
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UK Grassroots Support: Liveline Fund Opens for Promoters and Artists
A new initiative from MVT, SOS, and AIP offers financial safety nets for the UK's independent music infrastructure.
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Acapulco Halifax Seeks Blue Plaque Recognition For 65-Year Run
Britain's oldest functioning nightclub, 'The Mighty Acca,' has launched a campaign to secure a historic blue plaque and formalize its status as a cornerstone of UK dance culture.
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Boom’s Gig Economy: How Tomorrowland Residents Monetize the Festival
A new report from VRT News reveals how locals in Boom and Rumst are leveraging festival season to fund community projects and personal travel.
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Bebe Rexha pivots to high-tempo intensity for Tomorrowland debut
Consulting veteran David Guetta, the pop vocalist ditches standard set structures for a 135+ BPM performance on the Freedom stage.
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Supporting Jamaica Suk: GoFundMe Launched Following Cancer Diagnosis
A fundraiser is active for Berlin techno producer Jamaica Suk as she undergoes intensive treatment for an aggressive cancer diagnosis.
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Thomas Bangalter on Outgrowing the Grid: Why Scoring Tron Was 'Depressing'
In a new dialogue with Dev Hynes, half of the former French duo breaks down the sonic friction and frequency limitations that made Disney’s blockbuster a creative bottleneck.
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Carl Cox Soundtracks Andy Serkis' Animal Farm Adaptation
The techno veteran contributes three tracks to a new animated version of the Orwell classic, marking his second collaboration with director Andy Serkis.
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Moscow’s Outline Festival Shelved Amid Drone Strike Concerns
Organizers pulled the plug on the seven-day event just as gates were set to open, citing safety risks and local authority pressure.
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Tomorrowland Dials Back Pyrotechnics Following Wildfire Risk
Severe drought conditions in Boom have forced Tomorrowland to scale down its visual production for the festival's second weekend.
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Sasha and John Digweed's Northern Exposure Gets 30th Anniversary Redux
Late Night Tales is reissuing the seminal 1996 progressive document with remastered audio and a new digital bonus mix of ambient reworks.
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Miltone Unveils 4Exp: A Faithful Oberheim Four Voice Reconstruction
Parisian synth specialists Miltone have announced a part-for-part replica of the 1975 Oberheim Four Voice System.
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Russian Authorities Intercept Feline Drug Courier at Penal Colony
A cat rigged with a makeshift narcotic-filled collar was intercepted by police outside Nizhny Novgorod. The feline was detained and cleared by a cynologist following a failed smuggling run.
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Thirty: The Age Gig-Goers Trade the Pit for a Seat
A study of 2,000 music fans identifies 30 as the 'concert cut-off' for standing. Comfort and designated space are now outranking proximity to the booth.
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Radar Report: UNKNOWN - UNTITLED, Mura Masa, ØTTA, and Kloyd
New drops from anonymous heavyweights, Mura Masa's 'emo-breaks' experimentation, and debut long-form projects from ØTTA and Kloyd.
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Purple Disco Machine Pauses Tour Due to Sudden Hearing Loss
Tino Piontek has canceled all dates through mid-July after experiencing severe tinnitus and hearing complications.
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UK DJ Sentenced for Unauthorised Remix CD Sales
A Yorkshire-based DJ has been handed a 26-month suspended sentence for selling bootleg remix CDs online, following a multi-year investigation into copyright infringement.
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Boardmasters Pledges Reform After String of Local Disputes and Safety Failures
Director Rob Spring admits the festival must be a better neighbor following crowd crushes, traffic gridlock, and friction with the Newquay community.
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Murder Investigation Underway After Death at Derbyshire Summer Solstice Rave
A 26-year-old man was found dead at Nine Ladies Stone Circle following a multiday free party in Stanton Lees.
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Cercle Cancels Mexico Festival Amid Financial Crisis
Cercle has pulled the plug on its upcoming Mexico festival as the platform faces a critical financial breaking point.
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Miami Bass Architect Uncle Luke Enters Congressional Race
Luther 'Uncle Luke' Campbell is officially on the ballot for Florida’s District 20, pivoting from hip-hop history to a run for Congress.
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Club Rawhide: A New Chapter for Queer Chelsea
Chelsea's nightlife lineage continues with Club Rawhide, a 160-capacity venue dedicated to the district's storied queer history.
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Carl Cox Awarded OBE in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours
Electronic music pioneer Carl Cox has been named an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his lifelong contributions to the UK music scene.
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Glastonbury Archives: San Remo and Block9 Release Live Recordings
With Worthy Farm on a fallow break, two of Glastonbury’s marquee dance hubs have opened their vaults with sets from the 2024 edition.
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Essential Frequency: Mount Kimbie, Two Shell, and Nikki Nair
This week’s technical highlights: Mount Kimbie takes on fabric, Two Shell reveals a full-length, and Nikki Nair pushes hardware to its limits.
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New Tool Exposes How AI Models Scrape Your Music
A new investigation and search tool from The Atlantic reveals which artists have had their catalogs harvested for AI training datasets.
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Alcohol Sales Restricted as Heat Hits Fête de la Musique
Extreme temperatures across France forced authorities to ban public drinking in 49 regions, prioritizing public safety over street party traditions.
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Gorillaz to Launch 'House of Kong' Exhibition in Brooklyn
Following its London debut, the immersive Gorillaz retrospective heads to New York for a limited run this September.
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Swedish House Mafia to Screen World Cup Final During Ushuaïa Set
The Swedish trio will balance their Sunday residency with a live broadcast of the Spain vs. Argentina final on the Ibiza stage.
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Tragedy at Electric Forest: Michigan State Police Investigating After Infant Found
Michigan State Police are investigating after a newborn was found deceased in a portable toilet at the Electric Forest camping area on Sunday morning.
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Madonna Hints at 2027 Glastonbury Debut Amid Dance Floor Comeback
The icon suggests a major UK summer booking is on the horizon, coinciding with her return to electronic roots on 'Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II'.
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Lukas Wigflex Stepping Back Following Abuse Allegations
Lukas Cole steps down from Peep Festival and cancels all live dates after a detailed blog post alleging psychological, financial, and coercive abuse surfaced online.
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DJing Tops Career Desirability Charts in New Zealand
A global study identifies DJing as the number one dream job for New Zealanders, while music production also cracks the top 15.
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Russian Club Owner and Staff Imprisoned as LGBTQ+ Crackdown Intensifies
A Russian court has handed down years-long prison sentences to the team behind Orenburg's Pose nightclub, citing participation in an "extremist" movement.
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Stabbing Reported at Cambridgeshire Field Rave
A man in his 20s was hospitalized following an assault at an unlicensed event in Dry Drayton attended by 400 people. Two suspects have been bailed.
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Village People Co-Founder Victor Willis Dies at 74
Victor Willis, the distinct lead voice behind disco juggernaut Village People, has passed away following a brief illness.
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Silverworks Island to Screen England Quarter-Final After FISHER Headline Set
Broadwick Live's 20,000-capacity open-air venue will pivot from house to football for the upcoming World Cup tie in Miami.
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Stage Collapse Forces Abrupt Cancellation of Naples' Alien Sound Festival
Severe weather toppled the Alien Sound main stage during construction, stripping the event of its permits and forcing a rescheduling to late July.
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Oursin Batroun Unveils Its Latest Weekend Lineup in One of Lebanon's Most Beautiful Coastal Destinations
Set along Lebanon's Mediterranean coastline, Oursin Batroun continues to establish itself as one of the country's most sought-after sunset and nightlife destinations. This weekend's programme features Kahale, Nazir, Rolbac and Rodge Collective's We Love The Sun.
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AMØK Mallorca Expands Summer 2026 With Bootshaus Residency, Ministry of Sound Celebration & Jamie Jones Closing Party
AMØK Mallorca has announced a major new wave of events for Summer 2026, including a season-long Bootshaus residency, a Ministry of Sound 35th anniversary celebration, and a Grand Summer Closing Party headlined by Jamie Jones.
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Terminal V Croatia Wraps Its Biggest Edition Yet as 2027 Dates Are Confirmed
Terminal V Croatia has concluded its biggest edition to date, welcoming visitors from more than 85 countries for five days of techno on the Adriatic coast. Organisers have now confirmed the festival's return to Tisno from 15–19 July 2027.
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Fort X Festival Debuts Inside a Medieval Slovenian Castle With Dixon, Âme, Maceo Plex & More
A brand-new boutique festival is coming to Slovenia this September. Fort X transforms the medieval Mokrice Castle into an intimate electronic music destination with Dixon, Âme DJ, Maceo Plex, Jimi Jules, Butch, Nic Fanciulli and more.
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Black Coffee Returns to Budapest for an Exclusive Open-Air Show at UNESCO-Listed Buda CastleBlack Coffee Returns to Budapest for an Exclusive Open-Air Show at UNESCO-Listed Buda Castle
Black Coffee is set to headline an exclusive open-air performance at Budapest's UNESCO-listed Buda Castle on 14 August 2026. Limited to just 2,000 guests, the show marks the Grammy-winning artist's first performance in the Hungarian capital in over a decade.
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Ministry of Sound Launches 'Last Orders' With Michelin-Starred Chef Brad Carter & Ralph Lawson
Ministry of Sound is celebrating its 35th anniversary with Last Orders, a new immersive dining experience pairing Michelin-starred chef Brad Carter with pioneering house DJ Ralph Lawson for a five-course journey through the history of house music.
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DHB Festival Portugal Returns With Luciano, Bedouin, Josh Baker & Carlita for 2026
DHB Festival Portugal has unveiled its 2026 lineup, bringing Luciano, Bedouin, Josh Baker, Carlita, Ahmed Spins, Beltran and more to the beaches of Costa da Caparica for two days of house, Afro, organic and minimal music this September.
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FITZ Mallorca Opens a New Era of Balearic Nightlife With PAWSA, Nic Fanciulli & House of Artists
Mallorca's newest nightlife destination has officially arrived. FITZ Mallorca opens with a sold-out debut featuring PAWSA, Nic Fanciulli and Miguelle & Tons, introducing its flagship House of Artists residency inside one of Palma's most legendary waterfront venues.
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Phi Beach Sardinia Unveils Its Biggest Summer Yet With Black Coffee, Fisher, Peggy Gou & Major Venue Upgrades
Phi Beach Sardinia has unveiled its complete Summer 2026 programme alongside major investments in sound, lighting, and hospitality. From Black Coffee and Fisher to Peggy Gou and Adriatique, one of the Mediterranean's most iconic venues is preparing for its biggest season yet.
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I. JORDAN Joins Peach Discs with 'Soft Serve Summer' EP
London-based artist I. JORDAN makes their debut on Shanti Celeste and Gramrcy’s imprint with a four-track exploration of seasonal, floor-ready house.
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Tidal Adjusts Royalties: No Payouts for Fully AI-Generated Tracks
Tidal joins the industry crackdown on generative churn, stripping royalties from purely AI-made music while mandating transparency labels.
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Saffron Reopens EMERGING Mentorship for Black and Gender Diverse Creators
Bristol-based Saffron returns with a year-long development programme providing creative retreats, industry training, and financial bursaries.
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Fred again.. Debuts Unreleased Material via Dior Menswear Mix
Fred again.. delivers a 17-minute custom score for Jonathan Anderson’s Summer 2027 Dior presentation in Paris, featuring high-profile collaborations.
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Dublin Cultural Erasure: Yamamori Izakaya Forced to Cut Late-Night Programming
A dispute with The Hoxton hotel ends in a 'settlement' that effectively kills one of Dublin's vital independent dance floors.
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Alison Wonderland Takes the Pitch as Stadium Captain at FIFA World Cup
Sydney-born producer Alison Wonderland led the match ball onto the pitch for Australia’s clash against Paraguay at Levi’s Stadium.
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Indira Paganotto Delivers New Psy-Techno Hybrid ‘DREAM’
Paganotto aligns with vocalist El Karima for a high-energy collaboration on ARTCORE and Tomorrowland Music.
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Peder Mannerfelt Heads to Clasico Records with Iguana Aura EP
The Swedish experimentalist delivers three original tracks and a remix by Ehua for his debut solo outing on the London-based imprint.
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NYC Underground Rave Culture Subject of New Edinburgh Fringe Play
Alfie Jones brings the gritty optimism of New York’s electronic underground to the stage with ‘The Late Utopians’ this August.
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Manchester's Warehouse Project Marks 20 Years with WHP26 Expansion
The Warehouse Project enters its 20th year by revealing a fourth room titled 'Vault' and a heavy slate of new programming for the 2026 season.
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Watch: Carl Cox Digs Deep for Brighton Beach Vinyl Set
Full-length footage of Carl Cox's all-vinyl session on Brighton Beach has surfaced, capturing a technical masterclass in record-bag curation and live selection.
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AlphaTheta Scales Down: The CDJ-1500X Arrives
A compact alternative to the CDJ-3000X, the 1500X brings flagship specs and a smaller footprint to home booths and tight spaces.
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Remembering Frank Carter III: A Vital Voice in Drum & Bass
The electronic music community mourns the passing of Frank Carter III, the soulful vocalist behind defining tracks with Ivy Lab, Metalheadz, and V Recordings.
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Kelela and PinkPantheress share new collaboration, ‘the bridge’
Kelela taps PinkPantheress for a standout single ahead of her third studio album, ‘new avatar’, arriving this Friday.
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Tomorrowland Reveals 'Consciencia' Mainstage Concept for 2026
A first look at the Consciencia theme reveals a mainstage defined by massive, expressive sculptures. The Belgian flagship returns to Boom across two weekends in July 2026.
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Solid Grooves and Club Space Mobilize for Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Dance music institutions pivot to humanitarian local support following back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela that have left thousands dead or missing.
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Armin van Buuren Rewinds with Vinyl Classics at UNVRS Ibiza
Van Buuren strips back the production for a vinyl-only performance at Ibiza's Dome, signaling a pivot toward his foundations for the 25th anniversary of A State of Trance.
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HBO Previews 'The Man Will Burn' Docuseries
A four-part HBO series examines Burning Man's organizational crisis and survival during the pandemic era.
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Swedish House Mafia and Lykke Li Debut New Collaborative Single
SHM premiered their long-awaited Lykke Li collaboration at Ushuaïa Ibiza, announcing a July 31 release date for the new single.
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Fred again.. Extends Debut India Run Following Instant Sell-Outs
High demand leads to additional dates in Mumbai and Bengaluru as the UK producer scales up his first subcontinental tour.
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Kieran Hebden Moves Wingdings LP to Digital Platforms
Following a limited 2,000-copy vinyl run that vanished instantly, Four Tet delivers eight tracks of experimental electronics under his symbolic alias.
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US Independent Shops Trial New Vinyl Recycling Program
A pilot scheme from Warner Music Group and GZ Media lands in 11 US record stores to turn dead stock into high-quality pressings.
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Marlon Hoffstadt Sets Debut Album 'Das Ist Daddy'
DJ Daddy Trance prepares an eight-track love letter to his community, debuting this August on Capitol Records.
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ADE Hits 30: First 250 Artists Confirmed for 2026 Edition
Amsterdam Dance Event marks three decades this October with a massive initial roster featuring Avalon Emerson, DJ Nobu, and Octo Octa.
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Dub Revolution: David Katz Charts the Blueprint of Remix Culture
A new release from White Rabbit Books explores how Kingston's dub pioneers transformed the studio into an instrument and laid the groundwork for modern dance music.
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Low-Res Victory: The Design Logic Behind Charli XCX's Brat Aesthetic
Designer Brent David Freaney reveals how an export error and a 'finish-free' philosophy defined the look of the year's biggest cultural shift.
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Tomorrowland Retains the Top Spot in DJ Mag’s 2026 Festival Poll
For the sixth time, the Belgian powerhouse leads the global rankings, driven by a combination of high-budget production, tech innovation, and a massive digital footprint.
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Harvey Blumler of Prospa Pauses Touring to Address Ear Health
Following a debut album release, half of the Leeds duo steps back from the booth to recover from recurring ear injuries.
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HAAi Preps Sophomoric LP 'DIGITiSE' for Mute Records
Broadening the scope of her 'HUMANiSE' project, HAAi returns with a 10-track LP designed for the floor, lead by the Pat Alvarez-assisted title track.
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Tomorrowland China Scales Up to Two-Day Event for 2026
Following a successful debut, Tomorrowland returns to Shanghai's Hero Dome with an expanded schedule and a broader regional focus.
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Mochakk and Barry Can’t Swim Rep Nations at Brazil vs Scotland World Cup Match
Electronic music’s global reach hit the pitch in Miami as Mochakk and Barry Can’t Swim led the pre-match ceremony for their respective home nations.
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Extreme Heat Forces Defqon.1 Cancellation
The Netherlands' first-ever code red heat warning has shut down the world's largest hard dance festival.
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Saoirse Channels Festival Ethos on New Single ‘Body Movement’
Marking her debut on CHAOS/Polydor, the trUst label head delivers a rhythmic manifesto on the healing power of dance.
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Sim0ne Channels UK Dance Heritage on Debut EP ‘zer0’
Moving beyond viral remixes, Edinburgh’s Sim0ne delivers a focused four-track EP rooted in hard house, trance, and techno.
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Rave Preservation Project Upgrades Digital Archive Architecture
A major update to the 40,000-item digital archive introduces deep search, cross-platform media links, and a new community directory.
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Houghton 2026: Craig Richards Reveals Broad Initial Lineup
Norfolk’s premiere woodland gathering returns to Houghton Hall this August with debut sets from over 60 artists and a deep roster of returning residents.
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Mint XL Details Opening Run: Enzo Siragusa, Sonja Moonear, and Craig Richards
Leeds' new 2,500-capacity powerhouse Mint XL locks in a heavy-hitting roster for its September 25th debut.
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BEONIX Finalizes 2026 Lineup for Cyprus Return
Limassol's ETKO site prepares for a three-day takeover in September 2026, featuring live performances and rare DJ sets across four stages.
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Gorillaz to release documentary on landmark Tottenham Hotspur Stadium concert
A new film captures the logistics and performances of Gorillaz' first-ever stadium headline show in London.
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EDC Korea 2026: Sara Landry, Argy, and DJ Snake Head to Incheon
Electric Daisy Carnival returns to South Korea this October, bringing a heavy-hitting roster ranging from hard techno mainstays to stadium bass acts.
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Bae Bae Signs to Planet Mu with 'Gauze' EP
Los Angeles-based producer Bae Bae lands on Planet Mu with a percussion-heavy record dedicated to Palestinian solidarity.
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The Cause Debuts New Frequency Festival and Radio Platform
London venue The Cause scales up with a multi-stage festival and broadcast hub dedicated to global independent radio.
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Nikki Nair Channels Gear and Grit on ‘The Sick Dimension’ EP
Atlanta’s Nikki Nair lands on Dirty Hit’s dh2 imprint with a four-track project blending hardware experiments and old-school house sensibilities.
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Corus Launches: Human Curation Over Code
Cymbal co-founder Gabe Jacobs returns with a platform prioritizing peer-to-peer discovery over algorithmic data points.
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Gorillaz Confirm Guest Heavy Lineup for Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Damon Albarn’s collaborative project brings a massive roster of global talent to London this Saturday, following the release of their latest album.
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DJ Shadow Returns with 'Nobody Speak Part 2' Featuring Denzel Curry
A decade after the original’s political debut, Shadow reanimates his gold-certified anthem with a fresh vocal lineup.
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Eko Roosevelt: Cameroonian Funk Legend Headlines Tomorrowland's Melodia Stage
A rare live appearance from the Afro-funk pioneer coincides with fresh reissues and a new video filmed at the Lobé Waterfalls.
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Havok Founder Mick Beatle Chronicles Madchester in New Sci-Fi Novel
A time-bending perspective on Manchester's club culture from the mind behind the city's seminal acid techno party, Havok.
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INS Land Shanghai Expands with Soul House, JUMP, and RADI Overhaul
Shanghai’s Fuxing Park complex marks three years by launching three new venues, including a retro-futurist redesign of flagship club RADI.
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Daft Punk’s ‘One More Time’ Selected as France’s 2026 World Cup Goal Anthem
The French national team taps a filtered-house classic for their 2026 World Cup campaign, marking a shift in how FIFA handles stadium audio.
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Steve Angello Hints at Release for Decade-Old Eric Prydz Collaboration
After fourteen years in the vault, the elusive ID 'Bedtime Stories' may finally be seeing an official release following a social media teaser from Angello.
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Tangerine Dream: Archival Photobook Documents the 1972-1974 Kosmische Peak
A new 320-page collection by photographer Marcel Fugère offers an unvarnished look at the Berlin pioneers during the height of their influence.
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Tomorrowland 2026: Set Times and Stage Breakdowns Lock In
Belgium's flagship festival confirms scheduling for its 16-stage spread across two July weekends.
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Avicii’s Anonymous ‘Enough Is Enough’ Vocalist Identified After 15 Years
Jenny Lindfors, now performing as Sailing Stones, has been revealed as the voice behind Tim Bergling’s iconic unreleased anthem.
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Hugo Bianco Sentenced in Spain-U.S. Drug Trafficking Ring
Arrested as part of Operation Pertinax, the Ibiza regular faces a nine-year sentence for allegedly coordinating an international narcotics network.
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Amelie Lens Secures Dream Apartment for Grandmother
Techno standout Amelie Lens gives back to her 'mémé' with a permanent, accessible residence.
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Thomas Bangalter Joins Rampa for Unannounced Hybrid Set at Art Basel
A phone-free warehouse set in Basel paired Thomas Bangalter with Keinemusik’s Rampa for a mix of modular electronics and French House staples.
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Jazzy Details Debut Album 'Peace & Patience', Drops Chris Lorenzo Collab
Ireland's breakout vocalist-producer prepares her first full-length effort while leaning into heavy bass-house collaborations.
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Mickey Mann: Scotland's architect of rave sound dies at 64
The influential engineer and producer behind The Shamen, Orbital, and Aphex Twin has passed away following a heart attack.
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Amsterdam Cultural Hub Tilla Tec Announces November Closure
Less than a year after occupying the former De School site, Tilla Tec will shutter its multi-use space following a final run of events this fall.
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FKA twigs Enlists Lil Yachty for Post-EUSEXUA Single 'On Your Mind'
Following a Grammy win and tour-halting visa complications, FKA twigs returns with a collaborative track born from rehearsal-room manic energy.
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Becky Hill Challenges Jukebox Expectations After TRNSMT Crowd Blowback
Following booing during a surprise set of unreleased material at TRNSMT, Becky Hill defends her right to prioritize artistic evolution over hits.
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Pacha New York Reclaims Brooklyn Mirage Site with Heavweight Opening Run
Solomun, Michael Bibi, and Black Coffee lead the charge as Pacha lands in NYC, taking over the former Avant Gardner complex for its debut weekend.
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Culture Club Revelin Locks Full Summer 2026 Roster
Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed fortress venue reveals its May–October schedule, featuring a heavy rotation of house and techno mainstays.
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Oursin Batroun Leads Lebanon’s Most Underrated Summer Destination
While most people look to Ibiza, Mykonos, and Saint-Tropez for their summer escape, Lebanon continues to surprise the world. With the opening of Oursin in Batroun and a season packed with international talent, the country is once again proving why its nightlife remains one of the Mediterranean's best-kept secrets.
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Calvin Harris Ends First Parklife Headline Set in a Decade with Avicii’s 'Levels'
Calvin Harris returned to the Manchester weekender for the first time in ten years, closing the main stage with high-impact hits and a tribute to Avicii.
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Swedish House Mafia Merch Capsule Tracks Sweden’s World Cup Return
SHM swaps stadium pyrotechnics for pitch aesthetics in a monochrome collection marking the national team’s 2026 campaign.
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Global Circuit: Public Disco Festival, Voodoo Village and Body Movements Updates
Essential line-up moves and venue expansions for Vancouver, London, and Belgium's key electronic gatherings.
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London and Oxford Lead UK Demand for Nightlife Search Activity
A study of 50 UK cities ranks London, Oxford, and Bristol as the top hubs for nightlife interest based on per-capita search data.
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Carl Cox Receives OBE for Contributions to Music
Industry veteran Carl Cox has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List, recognizing decades of influence in electronic music.
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Eastern Margins Confirms Margins United 2026 Lineup
The ESEA powerhouse returns to London's Club360 this September, featuring budots pioneer DJ Love and alt-K-pop artist Yves.
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Napster Investor Charged Following Alleged $3 Billion Fraud Scheme
A North Carolina man faces federal charges after allegedly faking a multi-billion dollar investment to secure shares in Napster's parent company.
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HAAi Reinterprets Nina Simone for Verve's 70th Anniversary
London-based producer HAAi strips back Nina Simone's 1966 classic 'That’s All I Ask' for the latest entry in the Verve Remixed series.
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Berlin's Cassiopeia Faces Two-Week Eviction Notice at RAW-Gelände
A staple of Friedrichshain's cultural landscape has been ordered to vacate in 14 days, threatening the future of the entire industrial complex.
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Through the Lens: New Photobook Tracks Tangerine Dream from 1972-1974
Movements of the Visionaries unearths rare archival photography from Marcel Fugère, documenting the Berlin outfit's pivotal shift into the global spotlight.
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Yoyaku Expands Physical Footprint with New Barcelona Location
The Paris-based collective lands in Bridge 48, marking their first permanent record store outside of France.
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Spotify Pivots to Video with Festival Livestream Integration
Spotify is negotiating with major promoters to bring live festival video to the app, part of a broader push to monetize super fans beyond standard music licensing.
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Ahadadream Drops ‘Make Space’ via Astralwerks
Ahadadream follows a string of high-profile collaborations with a club-focused anthem honoring diasporic and queer nightlife collectives.
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DJ Shadow to Reconstruct ‘Endtroducing.....’ with BBC Symphony Orchestra
Josh Davis marks 30 years of his seminal debut by stripping back the samples for a full orchestral reimagining at London’s Barbican.
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Oliver Tree dead at 32 following helicopter collision in Brazil
Singer and producer Oliver Tree Nickell has died in a mid-air aircraft collision in Rio de Janeiro while on world tour.
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Beatmatch PRO: A Daily Utility for Ear Training
New mobile tool Beatmatch PRO gamifies technical foundations, offering daily beatmatching challenges to sharpen timing without hardware.
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Spiral Tribe Archive Lands in London This September
A new exhibition at REinsTate documents the visual language and countercultural gravity of the UK's most influential sound system.
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Martin Garrix and Madonna Debut 'Bizarre' Collaboration in Brooklyn
Garrix closed his Barclays Center run with a first look at the latest single from Madonna's upcoming sequel album, 'Confessions On A Dance Floor: Part II'.
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Fred again.. and Trans+ Future Sounds Take Over Abbey Road
A new initiative from the Trans Creative Collective and We Are Moving The Needle brings production workshops to London’s most iconic studio.
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The Cause FM: New Frequency Festival Spotlights Global Radio Roots
East London venue The Cause transitions from club to broadcaster hub this July, hosting a multi-stage festival dedicated to independent radio and underground culture.
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Spiral Tribe: Free Party History Lands in East London
Unmasked presents: The Spiral Tribe Exhibition brings the archive of the UK's most notorious soundsystem to London this September.
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Global Circuit Update: Eastern Margins, CRSSD, and No Bounds Reveal 2026/27 Lineups
A high-level look at upcoming schedules for Margins United, No Bounds, Pitchfork London, CRSSD, and Portugal’s SQUARE showcase.
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Tresor Foundation Opens Global Call for Next-Gen Venue Founders
Berlin’s Academy of Subcultural Understanding is expanding its tuition-free program to support emerging club owners worldwide.
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Radar Report: Mills Goes Galactic, Bonobo Returns, and Dirtybird Compiles
This week’s essential dispatches include Jeff Mills’ space odyssey, Bonobo’s global Ninja Tune LP, and sharp club 12-inches from Luxe and Facta.
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Industrial Revitalization: Sheffield Welcomes Hangr Warehouse
A 4,000 sq ft industrial venue launches in Kelham Island with a Funktion-One Evolution X system and a mission to restore the city's nightlife.
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Thomas Bangalter Rules Out Daft Punk Reunion
Thomas Bangalter confirms the robots are retired, opting to focus on orchestral work and solo DJ appearances over a Daft Punk return.
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Beyond the Drop: Rick Snoman Deconstructs Three Decades of Sound Design
Author and producer Rick Snoman releases a technical deep dive into synthesis and engineering, framing sound design as the core language of electronic music.
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Sennheiser Debuts Momentum 5 Wireless with Replaceable Battery
Sennheiser's latest flagship arrives with 57 hours of battery life and a rare user-replaceable power cell for improved longevity.
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Pacha New York Moves In: Liquor License Secured and Mirage Ties Cut
New York’s most contentious dancefloor rebrands as Pacha secures a temporary liquor license and severs all remaining links to the former operators.
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StubHub Launches FestProtect to Counter Festival Volatility
A new tiered compensation scheme aims to mitigate the risks of weather cancellations, artist dropouts, and logistical failures.
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Talay Riley, Grammy-winning songwriter and collaborator, killed in East London
Industry honors songwriter Mark Orabiyi, known as Talay Riley, following his death in Silvertown. His credits span Kelela to Martin Garrix.
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Oklou Calls for Better Labor Standards After Primavera Sound Weather Chaos
Severe winds and organizational failures at Primavera Sound Barcelona lead to high-profile cancellations and artist backlash over crew treatment.
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Late-Night Soho: Khan Challenges Residents' Blanket Licensing Ban
Mayor Sadiq Khan rebukes The Soho Society’s move to block all new alcohol licences, calling the group’s stance damaging to London’s night-time economy.
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Glastonbury: The Movie returns in 4K for its 30th anniversary
A high-definition restoration of the 1993 festival doc captures UK rave culture on the brink of the Criminal Justice Act.
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Fred again.. links with Travy and Elzzz for 'DID IT AGAIN'
A Twitch-born collaboration moves from livestream to Dublin mainstage, cementing a landmark link-up with Ireland's top charting rappers.
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Bowers & Wilkins Marks 60 Years with the 800 Series Diamond D5
The British audio mainstay updates its flagship line with structural improvements and heightened resolution across seven new models.
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Where to Catch the World Cup 2026: UK Nightlife Venues
Dance music staples across the UK are pivotting to football as the 2026 World Cup nears. Club spaces from MOT to SWG3 are hosting screenings paired with DJ sets.
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NTIA Demands Cultural Status for UK Nightclubs
The Night Time Industries Association is calling on the UK government to reclassify nightclubs as cultural institutions to halt the rapid disappearance of the country's electronic music spaces.
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salute shifts to club tools with 'infinite passion' mixtape
Following debut album 'TRUE MAGIC', salute announces a new project rooted in the no-phone, high-energy environment of their recent event series.
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DESIREE and Emmanuel Jal Converge on 'Macho'
South African selector DESIREE teams up with Emmanuel Jal for a multilingual Afro house cut released via Ninja Tune.
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Remembering Leticia van Riel: A Pillar of Artist Management
The electronic music community mourns Leticia van Riel, the LvR Management founder responsible for shaping the careers of ANNA, Sama’ Abdulhadi, and Miss Monique.
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Hot Since 82 Announces New Album 'Obsessions' and Lead Single 'Shaded'
Daley Padley returns to Knee Deep In Sound with a nine-track LP and a piano-driven rework of a 90s classic.
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Burn Energy DJ Open 2026: Seven Global Winners Revealed
Mixmag and Burn Energy name the rising selectors set to join their 2026 tour across Europe and North Africa.
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Bristol Jungle: Thirty Years of Low-End Theory
A new exhibition at the Royal West of England Academy maps the critical architecture of Bristol's jungle and D&B lineage from the late '80s to now.
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Bristol Jungle Heritage: A 30-Year Retrospective at the RWA
Curated by Krust and DJ Flynn, 'This Is Jungle Takeover' maps Bristol’s breakbeat evolution through archive material and rare memorabilia.
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Underscores Calls Out Houston Venue for Misogyny and Production Failures
US producer underscores cited management issues and 'misogynistic' conduct at Houston's Meow Wolf, resulting in a scaled-back performance during her stateside tour.
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Deezer Opens Its AI Music Detector to Competitor Playlists
Streaming giant Deezer releases a free tool to identify synthetic tracks across 20 platforms, following data showing nearly half of users have AI audio in their libraries.
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Wu-Tang Clan Soundtracks Historic Knicks Comeback at MSG
The Clan hit Madison Square Garden for an NBA Finals halftime set, providing the catalyst for a 27-point New York turnaround.
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