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SPECIAL FEATURE: THE GAY DNA OF HOUSE MUSIC

The dance scene owes much to gay culture...

Earlier this year, Lithuanian producer Ten Walls was riding on a wave of global love with his big-room smasher ‘Walking With Elephants’. Then, in...

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'Pharma-bro' Martin Shkreli sued for copying and playing Wu-Tang Clan album publicly

The lawsuit concerns public playback of the one-of-a-kind album 'Once Upon A Time In Shaolin'

PleasrDAO, the digital art collective that currently owns a one-of-a-kind album by Wu-Tang Clan, is suing disgraced former pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli for allegedly copying...

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Glastonbury likely to take year off in 2026, Emily Eavis says

She's also revealed that the festival almost came to a permanent end in the '90s

Glastonbury is likely take a year off in 2026, Emily Eavis has revealed in a new interview for Annie Mac and Nick Grimshaw's Sidetracked podcast...

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DJ Boring announces !K7 DJ-Kicks mix, shares ‘You Luv Me’: Listen

Featuring tracks from Bambounou, Leo Pol, Matisa, Cameo Blush, Burnski, Shanti Celeste, Pariah, and more

DJ Boring has announced his contribution to the celebrated DJ-Kicks mix series. You can listen to his new single, 'You Luv Me', which features on...

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Wilderness Festival unveils new dance music stage, The Riddle

The stage will have a no-phone policy to encourage revellers to “really live in the moment”

Wilderness Festival has announced a new dance music stage, The Riddle, for this year’s event. Designed and programmed by emerging promoters, Will Kayll and Jemima...

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General Levy claims he received ‘no royalties’ for jungle classic, ‘Incredible’

"There's been so many different compilations, there's been a release in so many countries around the world, and I've never ever received not one pound from that song from the industry."

General Levy claims to have never received royalties for his jungle classic ‘Incredible’, produced by M-Beat. The iconic UK MC said in a recent interview...

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Half of women in music have experienced discrimination, new report reveals

The report comprised over 2526 UK musicians who identified as women

A new report has revealed that half of the women in the music industry have experienced some form of discrimination. Conducted by the UK Musicians’...

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

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Brighton student wins £39,000 grant to build mobile 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...

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De La Soul announces ‘3 Feet High and Rising’ 35th anniversary edition with bonus tracks

The hip-hop landmark will be repackaged with bonus material, while a live stream and a Rough Trade New York event are also planned

De La Soul have announced a 35th anniversary digital edition of their debut album, '3 Feet High and Rising'. Set to land on streaming services...

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I. JORDAN announces debut album, ‘I AM JORDAN’ on Ninja Tune

Watch the video for the first single, ‘Real Hot n Naughty (feat. Felix Mufti)’ now

I. JORDAN has announced their debut album, ‘I AM JORDAN’, on Ninja Tune. Check out the video for the first single, ‘Real Hot n Naughty...

Tony De Vit DJing. He's wearing an orange sweater with his left harm held high over his head, with a big smile on his face.

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Tidy Trax commemorates Tony de Vit’s 25th anniversary with compilation featuring Patrick Topping, Nicole Moudaber, more: Listen

The hard house pioneer's tracks have also been remixed by Eats Everything, Airwolf Paradise, and Hannah Laing

Tidy Trax is commemorating the 25th anniversary of hard house pioneer Tony de Vit's death with a new remix compilation. The iconic DJ and producer's...

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London club Oval Space’s licence revoked following alleged shooting

The London venue had its licence revoked on Tuesday (27th) following a review by Tower Hamlets council

East London club Oval Space has had its licence revoked by Tower Hamlets council, following an alleged shooting on the premises in August. The licence...

Drill artists removed from Rolling Loud festival line-up at request of NYPD

Sha Ek, Ron Suno, and 22Gz have all been taken off the bill for the weekend-long hip-hop festival

Several artists associated with New York's drill scene have been removed from the Rolling Loud festival line-up at the request of the New York City...

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Clubs and promoters using Festicket predict huge losses as company falls into administration

Motion Bristol have issued a statement outlining outstanding payments in excess of £300,000

Clubs and promoters using the Festicket ticketing platform are predicting considerable losses after officials recommended the company enter administration. The business, which claimed to be...

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Bristol station SWU.fm is shutting down, citing rising costs and energy bills

The platform launched in 2020, and hosted Love Saves The Day, Conducta, Addison Groove, LCY, DJ Die and We Out Here, among others

Bristol's independent electronic music station, SWU.FM, has announced it will cease operations and close as a result of rising costs and soaring energy bills. The...