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The stores, all based in the US, have taken aim at Sony, Universal and Warner

40 independent record shops in the US have joined up to co-sign an open letter against major label tactics that have seen them neglect physical...

Nationwide initiative launches to connect independent venues with local communities

The programme will host daytime music-based events for "underserved communities and those living in areas of low arts engagement"

A new UK initiative aims to strengthen the relationships between independent venues and their surrounding communities. Independent Venue Community, from the team behind Independent Venue...

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The funding of independent radio stations is always precarious, but the current cost-of-living and energy crises threaten their survival. Following the shuttering of Worldwide FM and Bristol’s SWU FM, we look at the challenges facing these beloved cultural lifelines

UK independent radio is one of the most important aspects of DJ culture and the dance music scene. It plays a vital part in driving...

"All shows follow an enthusiasm for otherness and a deep appreciation of music," said organisers

Cape Town-based independent radio station, The Other Radio, has launched a new studio and website.

On 16th September, the community station opened the doors to...

Matter of Fact

Matter of Fact employs carbon-neutral shipping and FSC-certified sleeves

A new vinyl pressing plant aimed at grassroots music and indie labels has opened in northeast Germany. The founders of Matter of Fact, which has...

A long running power struggle continues after direct deals with unsigned artists...

Imprints like Hyperdub, Late Night Tales, AD 93, and Erased Tapes are all involved

The Independent Label Market (ILM) will return to London this summer, marking its tenth anniversary on 10th July 2021 at Coal Drops Yard, King's Cross. ...

Shops have been forced to go online only as a result of the UK's lockdown measures

With the UK having effectively being placed on lockdown last week amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a number of 'non-essential' businesses were forced to close...

Venues can now have the same representation as fabric when facing legal disputes...

The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has struck a deal with insurance specialists NDML and legal protection specialists Rradar to provide night time businesses —...

DJ Mag investigates the cynical money-making practice of digital music piracy...

Music piracy used to be a bit of home-taping of the Top 40 chart off the radio, or some guys selling illegal live bootleg tapes...

Drum & bass pioneer tells DJ Mag why he's a music anti-piracy ambassador

Goldie, the legendary drum & bass DJ/producer, has been talking to DJ Mag about music piracy.

The Metalheadz man is an ambassador for AudioLock, one...

Erika De Casier and Shygirl Ex-Girlfriend

The latest single from 'Still' comes with a video dealing with fashion, celebrity and voyeurism 

Erika De Casier has shared a music video for her recent single, 'Ex-Girlfriend', featuring Shygirl. Watch it below. Directed by Isa Castro-Cota and Tiff Pritchett...

The Sound Of: Critical Music

As the underground drum & bass label celebrates its 20th anniversary, Critical Music founder Kasra records a breakneck mix of tracks from its catalogue, and chats to Jake Hirst about the imprint’s history and constant evolution

“I started the label as a hobby and didn’t know where it would take me. So when I look back and think about everything we’ve...

Gobstopper Records head, Mr. Mitch, discusses Black experiences, the white gaze and his decisions as a label boss

My name is Mr. Mitch, I am Black, I am an artist, and for the past 10 years I have also been running the label...

And here's why you need to know about them...

When Will Saul set up a little off-shoot to his Simple label with Ninja Tune artist Fink way back in 2006, it’s doubtful either of...