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Vega revealed that nine tracks have already been completed for the Nuyorican Soul record

Louie Vega has revealed that he's currently working with Kenny Dope on new albums under both their joint Masters At Work and Nuyorican Soul guises...

Photo of Vybz Kartel holding up his fists and wearing a baseball

The Dancehall star was sentenced to life in prison in 2014 for the murder of an associate

The murder conviction of Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel has been overturned this week following an appeal. On Thursday (14th March), the Privy Council in...

Photo of the late Shigeichi Negishi, inventor of Karaoke

The world’s first karaoke machine, which Negishi named the ‘Sparko Box’, went to market in 1967

Japanese engineer Shigeichi Negishi, inventor of the karaoke machine, has died aged 100. News of his passing was shared last night by Tokyo-based reporter Matt...

Cover of Dua Lipa's album 'Radical Optimism', showing her swimming in the sea with a shark nearby

Released in May, the record is based on "the idea of going through chaos gracefully and feeling like you can weather any storm"

Dua Lipa has shared details of her third album, 'Radical Optimism'. The album is described as being inspired by "psychedelia, trip-hop, and Britpop". It will...

Crowd shot from Standon Calling festival at night with lights beaming from the stage

“Without intervention, it’s expected that the UK could see over 100 festivals disappear in 2024"

21 UK festivals have now cancelled, postponed or permanently dissolved ahead of 2024's season. The research, published by the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) also...

Tomorrowland Winter 2024 streaming programme

Catch AFROJACK, Da Tweekaz, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, NERVO, Kölsch, and many more throughout the week

Tomorrowland has announced the streaming programme for its 2024 Winter festival. The event opens this weekend in Alpe d’Huez, France. Coverage of the snowbound dance...

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Our annual update, addressing how we can tackle racism and diversity issues within the electronic music industry as a publication

This is the first of what will now be our annual report on diversity and inclusivity (D&I) at DJ Mag. It follows on from the...

Berlin techno added to UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list

More than a decade of campaigning and lobbying could bring more protection from gentrification and development 

Berlin techno has been awarded UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) status in what has been described by the city's Clubcommission as "another milestone" for the...

AlphaTheta euphonia

The company’s first rotary mixer costs €3,799 and features a Rupert Neve Designs transformer

AlphaTheta, the sister brand of Pioneer DJ, has announced a new flagship four-channel rotary mixer called the euphonia. The new rotary is a pivot from...

Glastonbury line-up 2024: Faithless, Orbital, Honey Dijon, Eliza Rose, many more announced

Hundreds of electronic acts and DJs will join headliners including Coldplay, Dua Lipa and SZA

Glastonbury has announced its line-up for 2024. The beloved performing arts festival will run from Wednesday 26th to Sunday 30th June. A variety of high-profile...

Photo of Ms. Mada wearing a black suit in a green room

She completes the bill alongside previously announced artists ANOTR, AQUTIE, Chloé Caillet, Joseph Capriati, and Louie Vega

Ms. Mada has been announced as the final artist performing at DJ Mag’s 2024 Miami Pool Party. The Filipino-born, Miami-raised artist joins an already stacked...

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"This fundraiser is step one towards rightful compensation for more than 25 years of lost royalties and recognition"

A GoFundMe has been launched for Tish Bailey, the uncredited vocalist on DJ Deeon's 1996 Dance Mania classic, ‘Freak Like Me’. Bailey reportedly never received...

To the Dancers

The film explores the "universal power of music and dance to protect and transform communities"

A new documentary about the Newcastle DIY club and community space, Cobalt Studios, is now available to watch online. To The Dancers: Blood, Sweat &...

Sister Bliss

"A slice of shimmery Balearic-inspired Sueño euphoric house" 

Faithless’ Sister Bliss has dropped a new single and video. Give it an exclusive first spin below. Out on Friday (15th March) via Junkdog, 'Dancing...

Jeremy Corbyn to MC anti-racism protest rave at Downing Street

Corbyn will be joined by a line-up of other MCs, DJs and artists for the Saturday protest

Jeremy Corbyn has been announced as one of the MCs for R3 Soundsystem’s anti-racism protest rave this weekend. R3 Soundsystem’s House Against Hate mobile unit...

Ibiza

Non-EU passport holders entering Spain as tourists are required to show proof of accommodation 

Tourists arriving in Ibiza without proof of accommodation could be fined up to €10,000, according to a new rule set by Spanish authorities. Non-EU passport...

Brighton student wins £39,000 grant to build nightclub in Kenya

Holly Lester and Boyd Sleator, founders of the Northern Ireland night-time economy campaign Free The Night, have also secured funds to produce a documentary and report in support of their local nightlife scene

A Brighton University student has won €50,000, or £39,000, to build a mobile music studio and nightclub in his hometown of Nairobi, Kenya. Jesse Mwenda...

NikNak announces new album, ‘Ireti’, on Accidental Records

The Leeds-based turntablist describes her new album, out in May: "If there was a Black Blade Runner, this would be the soundtrack"

NikNak is releasing her next album, 'Ireti', in May. Listen to the single 'You Were Supposed To Be Good', featuring Grifton Forbes Amos and Cassie...

Tale Of Us’ Anyma announces new album, ‘GENESYS PART II’

Matteo Milleri's two-part second solo album is coming at the end of the month

Tale Of Us' Anyma will release his second solo album, 'Genesys Part II', later this month. Matteo Milleri announced the follow up to his solo...

Hyperdub joins Beggars Music, home of 4AD, XL and Young, in publishing partnership

This deal will include Burial's publishing catalogue, as well that of label founder Kode9, Jessy Lanza and others

Hyperdub has entered into a publishing partnership with Beggars Music, Music Week reports. The publishing arm of British record company Beggars Group, which also works...