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UK drill music videos can now be used as evidence in court, CPS rules
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UK drill music videos can now be used as evidence in court, CPS rules

The Crown Prosecution Service said drill videos can be submitted to connect suspects to gang-affiliated offenses and provide additional context in criminal cases

UK drill artists' music videos can now be submitted as evidence in court, the head of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said. i News reports...

Ron Trent releases new album, 'What Do The Stars Say To You'
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Ron Trent releases new album, 'What Do The Stars Say To You': Listen

It features contributions from Khruangbin, Gigi Masin and more

Ron Trent has released his first new album in 11 years as part of his WARM project. Out today (24th June), 'What Do The Stars...

Kate Bush gives rare radio interview following ‘Running Up That Hill’ chart success: Listen
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Kate Bush gives rare radio interview following ‘Running Up That Hill’ chart success: Listen

“It’s quite shocking really, isn’t it? I mean, the whole world’s gone mad.”
 

Kate Bush has given a rare radio interview on the back of her 1985 single of 'Running Up That Hill' rocketing back to the top...

Stormzy receives honorary degree from University of Exeter
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Stormzy receives honorary degree from University of Exeter

He's received the honour for his commitments to philanthropy and supporting higher education

Stormzy has been given an honorary degree by the University of Exeter. The UK rapper, real name Michael Owuo Jr, was given the honour for...

Only 13% of UK festival headliners in 2022 are women, study finds
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Only 13% of UK festival headliners in 2022 are women, study finds

BBC Newsbeat's new gender-focused study of UK festival line-ups finds that little has changed since 2017

A new study of UK festivals by BBC Newsbeat has found that only 13% of 2022's headliners are women. A gender-focused analysis of 50 UK...

Vangelis, Blade Runner composer and synth pioneer, dies, aged 79
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Vangelis, Blade Runner composer and synth pioneer, dies, aged 79

The legendary Greek musician also soundtracked films such as Chariots Of Fire and Alexander

Greek composer and synth pioneer Vangelis died this week at the age of 79. A report by the Associated Press confirmed the news, though his...

Nastia gives keynote speech on devastating impact of war in Ukraine
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Nastia gives keynote speech on devastating impact of war in Ukraine

"This war is not just about Ukraine. We are fighting for the freedom of all of Europe, for the humanity of the whole world"

Ukrainian artist Nastia gave a candid keynote interview at this year's International Music Summit in Ibiza about Russia's war on Ukraine. Speaking with Billboard's Katie...

Louie Vega announces new album, ‘Expansions in the NYC’
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Louie Vega announces new album, ‘Expansions in the NYC’

Honey Dijon, Moodymann, Kerri Chandler and Robyn all feature

House legend Louie Vega has announced a new album, 'Expansions in the NYC'. It will be released on 29th April via New York's Nervous Records...

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

TikTok launches music distribution platform, Sound On, with most royalties going to artists
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TikTok launches music distribution platform, Sound On, with most royalties going to artists

Artists will also pay no fees, and have access to promotional tools and professional support 

TikTok is launching a music distribution platform, Sound On, with the promise of giving 100% of royalties directly to artists for their first year, and...

Open source spreadsheet of Ukrainian artists and labels shared as direct support avenue
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Open source spreadsheet of Ukrainian artists and labels shared as direct support avenue

The list also encourages people to continue to support national and international humanitarian aid organisations as a priority

An open source spreadsheet has been shared widely on social media, collating ways to purchase music directly from, and support, Ukrainian musicians and record labels...

Snoop Dogg sued for sexual assault and battery
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Snoop Dogg sued for alleged sexual assault and battery

A woman has reported that the rapper and his associate Bishop Don “Magic” Juan sexually assaulted her in 2013

Content warning: This article contains information relating to sexual assault. Snoop Dogg is being sued for the alleged sexual assault and battery of a woman...

Sama’ Abdulhadi announces fundraising club event series for Lebanon
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Sama’ Abdulhadi announces fundraising club event series for Lebanon

Sama' Abdulhadi has announced a new club event series, 'Bring Back Beirut', raising money for Lebanon as the country grapples with one of the world's...

Vintage vinyl LP sale results in 25-year fugitive fraudster arrest 
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Vintage vinyl LP sale results in 25-year fugitive fraudster arrest 

Social media investigation and fingerprints on a rare copy of 'The Girl from Ipanema' finally brought the criminal to justice

The sale of vintage vinyl has led to the arrest of a fugitive fraudster who has been on the run for a quarter of a...

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Is dance music too middle class?

Is wealth and privilege damaging British dance music, and if so, what should we do about it?

WORDS: Matt AnnissPICS: Nicola Nodland & Jillian Edelstein

Since acid house swept the UK 30 years ago and united a generation, British dance has proudly proclaimed its egalitarian credentials. Many believe that the loved up, misty-eyed utopianism...