I started writing this article on 22nd June, the day of remembrance for the victims of World War II in Ukraine. At dawn on that...
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Amidst the horrors of russia's war on Ukraine, local DJs, producers and music professionals have had their lives ripped apart, but many have passionately continued their work at home and abroad, using their experience to provide funds and direct aid to causes on the ground. Here, Tanya Voytko talks to artists from across the country about their personal experiences over the past six months, and to learn how they’re striving to preserve and promote their rich and diverse electronic music culture
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Amsterdam Dance Event returned for its annual industry takeover earlier this month, showcasing more than 1,000 events at over 200 venues. With ADE back in full force post-pandemic, DJ Mag's Amy Fielding, Ben Hindle, Carl Loben, Ria Hylton and Rob Mccallum head out to the Dutch capital to sample the plethora of panels, parties and workshops on offer
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Sónar Festival founder Enric Palau looks back at the event’s first quarter of a century with DJ Mag’s Sónar veteran Ben Osborne...
From 17th from 20th July, Sónar, one of the world’s leading festivals of electronic music, art and technological innovation, will return to Barcelona for its 25th year, and...
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There was a debate at Westminster Hall on Tuesday (6th)
The UK Government is "doing everything we can" to support the UK's live music industry, the Digital and Culture Minister has said.
Speaking in a...
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DJ Mag's new Solid Gold series revisits and examines the ongoing significance and influence of electronic albums throughout history. In our latest edition, DJ Mag regular...
The rope bridge spans a wide ravine that fades into darkness as it drops. On one side, under skies choked by smoke being belched from...
YouTube, Spotify and SoundCloud have also joined a new platform for music royalties...
Twitter has reportedly invested $70m (£49m) in SoundCloud, after the future looked uncertain for the music streaming platform when it posted losses of over £30m...
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Thundercat has released his third album entitled ‘Drunk’ via Flying Lotus’ Brainfeeder Records imprint and it's now streaming via Spotify.
Clocking in at just...
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The Weeknd urges major labels "to go big and public" with donations to racial equality organisations
After donating $500,000 himself, the Canadian artist addressed the likes of Universal Music Group, Warner Music, and Sony Music, as well as streaming services Apple...
The Weeknd has urged major labels and streaming services "to go big and public" with donations to racial equality organisations.
The Canadian artist, real name Abel...
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South London duo Athlete Whippet team up with Metronomy’s Olugbenga on new EP, ‘Touch’. Hear woozy, funk-drenched ‘Be Reborn’ now
Athlete Whippet’s new record, ‘Touch’, finds them teaming with Metronomy bassist and vocalist Olugbenga. The three track EP, which features vocals from the artist, will...
Live streaming site to bring music purchasing to their platform
Live video streaming platform BE-AT.TV today announced the purchase of digital download store Trackitdown.net with a view to incorporating real-time music purchasing into their industry-leading...
Something artists across the world have been demanding...
With stories constantly hitting the headlines in recent years about the meagre streaming royalty payments to artists, Swedish label HMLW (House Music With Love) is...
Check out Ministry of Sound's new non-stop music streaming app
In other tech related news the London Super Club and global clubbing brand, Ministry of Sound, has just launched ‘Ministry of Sound LIVE’...
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Apple Music is the only streaming service not to contest it...
The US Copyright Board (CRB) ruled last month there should be an increase in music royalties for songwriters and publishers - Spotify, Amazon, Google and...
Online music retailer gets a facelift...
The online music store, which sells both physical and digital and is famed for its at-times cutthroat product reviews (Jamie xx’s ‘In Colour’ got slaughtered)...
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He's hoping to fight back against the "unauthorised exploitation" of his music
A Guy Called Gerald is planning to take action over the alleged "unauthorised exploitation" of his music by UK label Rham Records.
Last month...