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Misogyny in music industry is "endemic", requires urgent action, WEC warns

The UK Parliament committee said the "boys club" of the music industry persists despite increased participation by women and recommended reforms like nixing NDAs

A new report by the UK Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has confirmed "endemic" misogyny in the music industry and urges government and industry bodies...

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500 years of Black music in Britain explored in new London exhibition

Opening this spring, the Beyond The Bassline exhibition will explore the people, spaces and genres that have defined the landscape of Black British music

A new major exhibition documenting 500 years of Black music in Britain is opening at the British Library. Running from 26th April to 26th August...

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Man says learning to DJ “awakened his brain” after serious injury

David Wilson, who is also a drum & bass MC, says he can now learn songs "word for word", describing it as his "superpower"

David Wilson, a 38-year-old man from Basingstoke has said that learning to DJ has "significantly" contributed to his recovery after experiencing a brain injury following...

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Marshall Jefferson announces 40-track Defected House Masters compilation

"It's almost like being in a House Music Hall of Fame."

Marshall Jefferson is the latest artist to receive a Defected Records 'House Masters' compilation. Out on 29th May, the Chicago house pioneer will release a...

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BBC Radio 6 Music launches initiative to raise awareness of online abuse faced by artists

SHERELLE, Jamz Supernova, and Afrodeutsche are among the artists that have partnered with the platform for the initiative

BBC Radio 6 Music has announced Change The Tune, a new programme aimed at raising awareness around the impact of online abuse on artists. The...

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Kampire curates East and Southern African music compilation, ‘A Dancefloor in Ndola’

Spanning 13 tracks, the album's title is taken from the Zambian town where Kampire grew up

Kampire has curated a new compilation of East and Southern African music, 'A Dancefloor in Ndola'. The double-vinyl and digital package will land on 3rd...

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Orbital remix Energy 52’s trance classic ‘Café del Mar’: Listen

Orbital are the latest in a line of storied remixers to reimagine Energy 52’s archetypal trance hit. Listen to the duo’s euphoric, breaks-powered take on ‘Café del Mar’ below

Orbital are releasing a remix of Energy 52’s trance classic, ‘Café del Mar’, later this week. Have an exclusive first listen and watch the music...

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Kyiv's Strichka Festival announces tenth anniversary line-up

The Ukrainian festival will take place at Strincka Factory on 18th and 19th May

Kyiv's Strichka Festival has unveiled the line-up for its tenth-anniversary edition. The Ukrainian festival will take place at Strincka Factory on 18th and 19th May...

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Premiere: Rebekah & Malke ‘The Way’

Hard techno stalwart Rebekah links up with Malke for a new dancefloor punisher on the second instalment of her ‘Go Hard or Go Hardcore Vol.1’ compilation series

Rebekah is launching a new release series ‘Go Hard or Go Hardcore Vol.1’ (GHOGH) on her Elements label, featuring a new 20-track V/A compilation. Have...

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Fragrances inspired by Kraftwerk, Prince, Alice Coltrane albums released by dublab

The independent LA-based radio station and The Institute for Art and Olfaction ask, "What does music smell like?"

dublab has developed custom fragrances designed to evoke classic albums by Prince, Kraftwerk, Alice Coltrane, Brian Eno, Nina Simone and more. The independent LA-based radio...

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Roland and Universal Music Group publish ‘Principles for Music Creation with AI’ in new partnership

The music instrument creator and major label behemoth have published a joint manifesto

Roland and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a new partnership and published a joint manifesto titled Principles for Music Creation with AI. The collaboration...

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Cypress Hill to perform with London Symphony Orchestra, recreating The Simpsons cameo, this summer

The Royal Albert Hall gig is set for 10th July

Cypress Hill are set to perform with the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) this summer at London's Royal Albert Hall. Taking place on 10th July, the...

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Revenue-sharing initiative for DJs and producers launched by collective of clubs and festivals

The new collective, called Support The Sound, sees DVS1’s Aslice platform partner with Dekmantel, Wire Festival, Bassiani, Womb Tokyo and more

Aslice — the platform founded by DVS1 to promote more equitable payments for producers — has partnered with a collection of clubs, promoters and festivals...