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Happy Accidents: The gear that changed electronic music by mistake

From the Minimoog to the Roland TR-808...

Some of the most important innovations in electronic music came about by mistake. Whether it be the way that Roland's TR-808 and then the TR-909...

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Biologist creates “living music” record and installation using yeast cells

The Seoul-based scientist and artist Mikael Hwang, AKA Psients, says it's "the world’s first playable, living music media"

Seoul-based scientist and artist Mikael Hwang, AKA Psients, has created a record of "living music" made with yeast cells. The project formed part of a...

MONIKA KRUSE IS TECHNO'S WONDER WOMAN: DJ MAG USA COVER STORY

Meet Berlin's benevolent queen...

As a crusader for social justice, Germany’s Monika Kruse brings much more than techno to the global dancefloor. From Munich to Miami, her mission...

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New “house and electronic” music club, Virgo, opens in Manhattan

The Lower East Side has a new 3,000-square foot nightclub fitted with a VOID soundsystem imported from the UK

There's a new nightclub in Manhattan aimed at "house and electronic" music fans. Virgo, located at 324 Grand Street on the Lower East Side, is...

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Rhythm Section announces mentorship programme for emerging electronic music artists

Masterclasses, mentoring, studio time, training, and free audio equipment and software will be provided

Rhythm Section has announced a mentorship programme for emerging electronic music artists. Future Proof will provide an opportunity for six burgeoning artists to participate in...

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Avicii's family sells 75% of music rights to Pophouse Entertainment

The family said the company has provided a "concrete concept and proposal for the long-term care and development of Tim's musical heritage"

Avicii's family has sold 75% of his music rights to Pophouse Entertainment, who are based in Stockholm. In a statement shared today by the late...

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2ManyDJs share collection of archival mixes on Apple Music: Listen

2ManyDJs have shared a collection of archival mixes on Apple Music. The collection includes live recordings from this year's Primavera in Barcelona as well as...

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700 Bliss share music video for ‘Nothing To Declare’: Watch

It's the title track from the Philly DIY duo's self-titled LP

700 Bliss, the duo comprising Moor Mother and DJ Haram, have shared the video for new single 'Nothing to Declare'. The title track from the...

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Man attempts to snorkel into Ultra Music Festival, gets VIP ticket

"I think it’s crazy too but I promise it happened"

A fan tried to skip the ticket queues at Miami's Ultra Music Festival by snorkelling into the venue. Jack Davidson shared his underwater adventure on...

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Dark Entries announces new EP of unreleased Patrick Cowley music

The release takes in six tracks recorded between 1978 and 1981

Dark Entries is lining up another instalment of its ongoing series of Patrick Cowley archive releases. 'Malebox' takes in six disco tracks produced by the...

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Polaroid launches Bluetooth speaker range, radio platform and music app

"We're new in the music world, but we want to bring as much color and emotion to the space as we can"

Polaroid has launched a Bluetooth speaker range, radio platform and music app under the new Polaroid Music banner. The photography brand has stepped into the...

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Neurodiversity in electronic music industry explored in new AFEM survey

It's the first of its kind to specifically hone in on ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and Tourette Syndrome

The Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) wants to help make the electronic music industry a healthier place for people with neurodiverse conditions. The results of...

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YouTube launches Creator Music, a licensing hub for content creators

The hub, which is currently in beta in the US, aims to make it easier for creators to use commercially released music

YouTube has launched Creator Music, a new platform designed to help creators look for licensed songs to use in their long-form videos. Creator Music, which...

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Carl Cox features in new BBC documentary, Music and Motorbikes

The UK rave figurehead talks to presenter Rick Faragher about his too-early love of driving fast and how playing around the world is an extension of his love of motorsport

Carl Cox discusses his love of motorbikes and starting up a motorsport team with BBC Sounds for a new documentary called Music and Motorbikes. Available...

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Robert Pattinson made "ambient electronic music" while in Batman costume

The actor produced music to pass time while filming the forthcoming Matt-Reeves directed Batman movie

Robert Pattinson has revealed that he made "ambient electronic music" while in costume during filming for the forthcoming film The Batman. Pattinson plays the titular...