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Worldwide FM and Gilles Peterson launch grassroots music funding initiative

Studio Monkey Shoulder will put a £10,000 investment into one community project

Gilles Peterson and Worldwide FM have partnered with Monkey Shoulder Whiskey to set up a new music initiative which is designed to empower and celebrate...

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Eliza Rose announces ‘Business As Usual’ EP, shares title track with MJ Cole: Listen

The single is accompanied by a Jeanie Crystal-directed video, which is described as a "visual universe of retro futurism meets Afrofuturism"

Eliza Rose is due to release a new EP, featuring a collaborative track with MJ Cole. Out on 24th April via Rosebud Recordings/One House, the...

mi-el's press photo next to the floral artwork for Black Artist Database's new compilation

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Premiere: mi-el ‘Atlantic’

London’s mi-el serves up a slice of tough, shapeshifting techno for Black Artist Database’s new compilation

Black Artist Database will release its new compilation, 'Synergy Vol. 2', this week. Have an exclusive first listen to mi-el’s ‘Atlantic’ below. The London DJ...

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New book explores the impact of synths and new music tech on R&B

Let The Music Play: How R&B Fell In Love With 80s Synths explores work by Prince, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and more

A new book, set to be published in February, will explore the impact that synths and various forms of music technology had on the development...

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DJ Kool Herc soundsystem sells for over $200k at Christie's auction

It sold as part of a collection of Kool Herc's items, and others associated with the origins of hip-hop

A soundsystem that belonged to hip-hop pioneer DJ Kool Herc has sold at auction for $201,600. The Christie's auction took place yesterday, with the system...

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These are this week's vital Bandcamp releases (10th April)

As a show of solidarity to support the artists and labels impacted through the cornavirus pandemic, we've launched a weekly roundup of the most vital...

The pandemic of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has had a devastating impact on our scene, leading to the cancellation of countless club nights and festivals...

Alan Walker revealed as DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2017's highest climber

UK-born, Norway-based producer up a whopping 38 places...

Alan Walker is officially the highest climber in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2017 poll after climbing 38 places up to the number 17...

These are December’s biggest tracks

Each month DJ Mag’s staff members and contributors select what we feel are the biggest forthcoming releases. December brings UK techno veterans, razor-sharp electro, classic...

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‘Bitter Music Remixed EP01’
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PERC’S ‘Bitter Music’ LP — released back in April — was a stunning selection of politically charged and mentally disturbing tracks that gave...

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Keith LeBlanc, influential hip-hop and dub drummer, dies

LeBlanc had been a key member of Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound stable for a number of years, appearing as a guest musician on various projects

Influential hip-hop and dub drummer Keith LeBlanc has died. The news of his passing was confirmed by Adrian Sherwood's On-U Sound label, with which LeBlanc...

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IMS Ibiza announces full programme for 2024

The annual electronic music conference takes place at the Mondrian Ibiza & Hyde Ibiza hotels later this month

Ibiza’s International Music Summit (IMS) has announced the full programme for its 2024 edition, taking place at the Mondrian Ibiza & Hyde Ibiza hotels between...

Dorothy Classic Hip Hop Stamp Collection

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Classic hip-hop albums celebrated on new stamp card-style print

LPs from Gang Starr, Cypress Hill, BDP, Run D.M.C., Queen Latifah and Lauryn Hill all feature

A new stamp card-style print has been released paying tribute to 40 hip-hop albums, tracing the genre back to its early-1980s roots and celebrating its...

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Fatboy Slim DJs tiny venue Hot Box fundraiser: “Anything I can do to help”

Norman Cook lent his star power to support the struggling Chelmsford venue with a sold-out rare intimate gig last week

Fatboy Slim played a rare intimate gig last week as part of the effort to save Essex venue Hot Box from closure. Norman Cook headlined...

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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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Warning issued over fake, dangerously strong benzos now circulating in the UK

Pill Report and The Loop are urging people to take caution as the UK's "high risk" drug market could have a "fentanyl-style epidemic"

The current UK drug market is in "crisis" and could escalate to a "fentanyl-style epidemic", according to new warnings from UK harm reduction and drug-checking...

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Travis Scott pledges almost $5million to event safety initiative following Astroworld crisis

"I will always honour the victims of the Astroworld tragedy who remain in my heart forever," he's said of the initiative

Travis Scott has announced a new initiative, Project HEAL, following last November's Astroworld crowd crush tragedy. Described as a "multi-tier, longterm series of community-focused philanthropy...