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Carl Cox and Franky Wah release new single, 'See The Sun Rising': Listen

It comes ahead of the release of Cox's new album, 'Electronic Generations', next month

Carl Cox and Franky Wah have released a new collaborative single, 'See The Sun Rising'. The second link-up between the two artists, following on from...

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Homicide investigation launched into rapper Chris Kaba’s death

The Metropolitan Police officer who killed the member of drill group 67 has since been suspended

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched a homicide investigation into the death of London rapper Chris Kaba after being shot by an...

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David Guetta remixes Benny Benassi’s ‘Satisfaction’ for 20th anniversary: Listen

A fresh take on the global electro house hit

David Guetta has remixed Benny Benassi's anthem, 'Satisfaction', to mark the track's 20th anniversary. Check it out below. Originally released in 2002, Benassi's debut single...

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Ibiza’s iconic Bora Bora club to shut after 40 years

"It's the end of many stages and we want to celebrate it in style, just like in the old days, without filters.⁠"

Ibiza's iconic beach club, Bora Bora, has announced it will permanently close after 40 years. Based in Playa d'en Bossa — home to venues including...

Warning issued over high-strength, dangerous pills and fake MDMA in circulation after Secret Garden Party

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Warning issued over high-strength pills and fake MDMA in circulation after Secret Garden Party

The Loop has issued alerts about “Teddy Bear”, “SoundCloud” and “Ninja Turtle” pill

UK harm reduction group The Loop is warning festivalgoers over pills in circulation in the UK after being detected at Secret Garden Party this past...

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The Chainsmokers to be first musicians to perform at the edge of space

The Chainsmokers are set to become the first musicians to perform at the edge of space. Members Drew Taggart and Alex Pall will climb into...

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NikNak announces new turntablism album inspired by Afrofuturism and Black spirituality, ‘Sankofa’

The Leeds-based DJ and producer is also embarking on a UK tour

NikNak has announced a new album, 'Sankofa', which will be released on 1st July. Billed as an "immersive turntablism-produced" record, the Leeds-based artist's latest outing...

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Top 100 Clubs voting closes next week

Its the last chance to vote for your favourite clubs in the 2022 poll

Voting for the 2022 edition of the Top 100 Clubs is closing soon. The poll opened on 9th March at 12:00 GMT and runs until...

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Daft Punk return with rare 1997 live set stream on first anniversary of split: Watch

The duo have also released a special 25th anniversary deluxe edition of their seminal debut album, ‘Homework’

Daft Punk are livestreaming a rare, unmasked classic live set on Twitch to mark the first anniversary of their split. You can watch it here...

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Italo disco’s eternal evolution

Italo disco is everywhere again. But what does Italo even mean today, and is it at risk of being diluted into a catch-all term for anything with an '80s disco sparkle? Joe Roberts dives into the genre's history, and chats to some of its new devotees and longstanding champions about its ever-evolving sound

It now sounds like a DJ mix of the most widely-known Italo disco classics, but when it was released in 1999, I-F’s ‘Mixed Up In...

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These acid house and rave membership cards are a window into UK dance music history

A new book collects the most prized of all rave memorabilia: the membership card. Filled with classic design work, it’s a window on a transformative era. Collector and compiler Rob Ford tells DJ Mag about how the project came together, while DJs and designers share their memories of the time

“It’s almost like drug dealing,” laughs Rob Ford, a 52-year-old author and music producer, who spends his evenings meeting strangers in car parks and exchanging...

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On Cue: Themba

South African house DJ and producer Themba has become a global star in recent years. Alongside a mix of thumping and emotive house for the On Cue series, Kristan J Caryl chats to him about his childhood obsession with collecting music, his ambitious 2021 album ‘Modern Africa Volume 1 (Ekhaya)’, and uplifting African artists around him

“Because of our history, we sing and we dance,” says Themba. “It’s our getaway from everything.” Music has been the renowned South African DJ and...

Birmingham City Council budget cuts arts and culture

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Birmingham’s culture budget faces major cuts following City Council announcement

The authority must plug a £300 million deficit and sell £1.25 billion in assets

Cultural institutions in Birmingham are facing major cuts to funding following a draft budget document published earlier this week by the City Council, which effectively...

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Legendary Manchester DJ Stu Allan dies, aged 60

The family will be holding a memorial event for Allan "sometime soon... where we can all celebrate his amazing life"

Manchester DJ, radio host, and music producer Stu Allan has died aged 60, following a year-long fight with cancer. News of the legendary DJ's passing...

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Music industry organisations call on new prime minister Liz Truss to tackle energy crisis

Music Venue Trust, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), UK Music, and LIVE are among the bodies lobbying for more action from government to support the sector

Music industry organisations are calling on the UK's new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, to take steps to help businesses with the mounting energy crisis. Music...