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Fragrances inspired by Kraftwerk, Prince, Alice Coltrane albums released by dublab

The independent LA-based radio station and The Institute for Art and Olfaction ask, "What does music smell like?" 

dublab has developed custom fragrances designed to evoke classic albums by Prince, Kraftwerk, Alice Coltrane, Brian Eno, Nina Simone and more. The independent LA-based radio...

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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...

Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ album cover

The hit 1984 film is set to become a stage show featuring songs from its iconic soundtrack

Prince’s Purple Rain is to be adapted into a Broadway musical, forty years after the film topped the box office and won an Oscar for...

47 unreleased Prince songs to feature on 'Diamonds And Pearls' deluxe reissue

The expanded reissue also takes in two hours of concert footage

Prince's 1991 album with his band The New Power Generation, 'Diamonds And Pearls', is set for an expansive reissue that will newly include 47 previously...

Two unreleased Prince tracks shared for the first time: Listen

'7 (E Flat Version)', from 1992, and 'All A Share Together Now', from 2006, are both now available for streaming

A pair of songs from Prince's musical archives are now available for streaming. One of the tracks, '7 (E Flat Version)', dates back to 1992...

Prince to be honoured with major road name in Minneapolis

Soon you can follow the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway right to Paisley Park

A major road in Minneapolis will be renamed in honour of late local hero Prince. The Minnesota State Senate voted 55-5 in favour of changing...

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“It is a historical and very exciting time. Prince is almost free to rest now"

The legal battle surrounding assets from Prince's estate has reportedly been resolved after six years. According to Billboard, a Minnesota judge signed off on an...

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A new and improved version of the Yamaha DX7-inspired mini-synth

Korg has announced a new version of the Volca FM. The Volca FM 2 serves as an update to the first Volca FM — a...

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It was recently discovered by a CBS News affiliate in Minnesota

Rare archive footage of Prince aged 11 has emerged. Recently discovered by WCCO, a CBS News affiliate based in Minnesota, the footage shows the young...

Soon you can play in a recreation of Paisley Park's Studio A and the 'Purple Rain' cover.

A 3D interactive exhibition dedicated to Prince is coming to downtown Chicago this summer. Prince: The Immersive Experience is a multisensory project to celebrate the...

Unreleased Prince album, 'Camille', to be issued on Third Man Records

The late artist recorded the album under an alter ego before shelving the entire project after finishing it

A previously unreleased album by Prince, from 1986, is soon set to get its first release via Third Man Records. The album was recorded by...

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His innovations can be heard on the music of artists including Prince, Herbie Hancock, and Stevie Wonder.

A new documentary explores the life and legacy of synth pioneer Tom Oberheim. Produced by GForce Software, the 37-minute film 'Bright Sparks: Tom Oberheim' delves...

The album was originally withdrawn from release in 1987 after the artist became convinced it was 'evil'

A rare promo cassette copy of Prince's 'The Black Album' has been put up for auction.

A listing by the RR Auction house, which is...

The historic Camden theatre will be transformed into a state-of-the-art performance and production hub 

London venue KOKO will reopen in spring 2022 following a huge £70million restoration and redevelopment project. 

The iconic theatre — which has hosted everyone from...

The 7" includes a previously unreleased live version of ‘Cool’ from his final live show in Paris in 2014

In a pairing most won't have seen coming, the Prince Estate has teamed up with football club Paris Saint-Germain for a new 7” release, as well...

Songs from the album have previously been performed live

An unreleased Prince album is set to be released in July.

Following the reissue of Prince's 'The Versace Experience (PRELUDE 2 GOLD)', 'Chaos and Disorder' and...

"We acknowledge the incredible force and inspiration Prince is in people’s lives and open up our doors for them to pay their respects”

Prince fans will be invited to attend a fifth anniversary memorial at his Paisley Park home next month.

Five years since the music icon was...

The song will be included on a reissue next month and is available to stream now

An unreleased Prince track is available to stream now.

Following the reissue of Prince's 'The Versace Experience (PRELUDE 2 GOLD)', 'Chaos and Disorder' and 'Emancipation' via...

The purple one’s synth is expected to fetch around $25,000

Prince’s Yamaha DX7 synth is going on sale in a new auction, alongside some other studio kit and belongings, including an E-mu EMAX sampler. The...

The concert was recorded at the end of the last Grammys ceremony

A Prince tribute concert recorded earlier this year is to be broadcast on US TV next month.

The event, titled Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute...