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Printworks could reopen by 2026 as plans for “permanent cultural venue” submitted

Developers British Land and AustraliaSuper hope to reinstate the live music and arts venue, alongside new offices and shops

Printworks could reopen as soon as 2026 as a “permanent cultural venue”, according to new development plans submitted to Southwark council. Property developers British Land...

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Lau.ra: a light-bulb moment

Having cut her teeth as part of the alternative rock group Ultraísta, and as solo artist FEMME, Lau.ra is now making waves as a dance music DJ and producer. With her tracks getting regular play on radio, and with gigs in Ibiza and elsewhere internationally on the agenda, she shares her journey from rock to rave with Niamh O’Connor

When DJ Mag speaks to Laura Bettinson, it’s a few weeks before her ‘Volume 1 - The Mixtape’ record drops on London-based label Needwant. “I...

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Four Tet settles streaming royalties dispute with Domino Records

The producer will now receive a 50% royalty rate on streaming and downloads following a lengthy legal battle

Kieran Hebden, AKA Four Tet, has settled his legal dispute over royalties with record label Domino. Taking to social media to confirm the settlement, Hebden...

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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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Recognise: Rhyw

Fever AM co-founder Rhyw steps up for the Recognise mix series, and chats to Eoin Murray about his forthcoming release, his childhood obsession with The Prodigy and the all-important element of surprise in his hallucinatory club music

Rhyw wants to surprise you. In his catalogue of warped, oddball techno, linear beats are twisted into unpredictable shapes. The Welsh-Greek DJ and producer –...

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Cakes Da Killa: in full flow

Cakes Da Killa’s sound is always evolving — and his new LP, the jazz-kissed ‘Black Sheep’, is the latest step in the NYC-based rapper’s musical maturation. Produced alongside his longtime collaborator Sam Katz, it might be his best yet. Bruce Tantum learns more

Rashard Bradshaw has always had a thing for the power and the beauty of words. “I loved reading and I loved poetry, just poetry in...

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Snoop Dogg sexual assault lawsuit dismissed by accuser

The lawsuit was originally filed in February

Content warning: this article contains information relating to allegations of sexual assault. A lawsuit filed against Snoop Dogg in February for an alleged sexual assault...

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Irish underground club label, Ar Ais Arís, announces debut compilation

The Galway-based party launches its label with tracks from Doubt, Plus One, Roo Honeychild and more

A new label specialising in Irish underground club music, Ar Ais Arís, will release its debut compilation next week. Launched by the crew behind the...

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Gen Z listen to more vinyl, CDs and cassettes than any other age group, survey shows

More than half of surveyed 18-24-year-olds are listening to physical music

A new survey has found that Gen Z are listening to more vinyl, CDs and cassettes than any other age group. The study, carried out...

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Groove Armada release 25th anniversary box set, ‘GA25’

It comprises a 24-track double CD, two-side LP, 32-page booklet and A3 poster

Groove Armada have released a 25th-anniversary boxset, 'GA25'. Stream it below. Two months after announcing further details of the release alongside their first song in...

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London’s controversial MSG Sphere gets planning approval

The Stratford project's planning application was met with more than 1,000 objections and a petition with over 2,000 signatures against the venue.

A controversial new venue is one step closer to being built in east London despite pushback from thousands of local residents. The MSG Sphere, a...

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Dr. Dre honoured with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

The legendary hip-hop producer and rapper was given the 2,775th star yesterday

Dr. Dre has been given a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. The legendary hip-hop producer and rapper officially received the 2,775th star on the boulevard...

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O2 Academy Brixton will reopen in April

The venue has announced its first shows in 16 months, having closed in December 2022 following a fatal crowd crush

O2 Academy Brixton has announced its reopening next month, 16 months after shutting its doors in December 2022 following a fatal crowd crush. Sharing the...

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Spotify reports record quarterly profits amid cost cuts and layoffs

The Swedish streaming giant has revealed gross profits exceeding €1bn (£860m)

Spotify has reported record-breaking gross profits exceeding €1bn (£860m) following a year defined by cost-cutting measures and staff reductions. The Swedish streaming giant, which recently...