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Meet Mixmag Australia/NZ's Managing Editor: Jack Colquhoun

"It’s such an incredible pleasure to be here."

Legendary Chicago house vocalist Chuck Roberts has died aged 66

The songwriter, producer, and vocalist, best known for his spoken-word sermon 'In The Beginning (There Was Jack)', has passed away following a battle with cancer.

Spotify CEO claims cost of creating "content" is "close to zero"

Daniel Ek's claims come in a year in which Spotify has made over £1 billion in profit, and announced controversial new subscription rules.

Glastonburg likely to take year off in 2026 according to Emily Eavis

The Worthy Farm-based festival is likely to have an overdue "fallow year" after next year's edition, the first since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Charli XCX releases surprise extended version of new album 'Brat'

A billboard appeared to unveil the deluxe album, reading: ‘brat and it’s the same but there’s three more songs so it’s not’.

Twitch launches update to allow DJs to pay for copyrighted music use on streams

Twitch CEO Dan Clancy had teased plans to introduce a paid-for revenue sharing programme after declaring that DJs "must declare earnings" on the platform.

De School unveils extensive digital archive featuring over 800 DJ sets

Het Archief includes sets from the Amsterdam club dating back more than eight years.

76% of new artists say that music career is financially unsustainable

Toolroom Academy, who commissioned the report, has announced an Artist Development Masterclass in response.

Jamie xx shares details of long-awaited second album 'In Waves'

Nine years on from 'In Colour', the new record is set to feature collaborations from the likes of Robyn, The Avalanches, John Glacier and more.

Istanbul's queer techno scene spotlighted in new documentary, Movement

Movement focuses on communities and the fight to preserve Istanbul's safe spaces.

Germany's MELT Festival to stop running after 27 years

MELT announced that this year’s edition will be its last, citing “changes in the festival landscape”.

Spotify's former licensing head claims platform "deprives" publishers and songwriters of royalties

Ex-Global Head of Publisher Licensing Adam Parness has claimed that Spotify’s new subscription service scheme is “misguided and unfair”.

Partiboi69 releases new tongue-in-cheek cut 'Double Drop'

It marks a return to his audacious persona following a strip back to his composition and songwriting roots in previous 'Call of the Void' EP.

Irish kids become internet sensations with D&B rap banger 'The Spark;

The kids, aged between 9-12, created the track as part of the annual Irish celebration of youthful creativity, 'Cruinniú na nÓg'.

Live Nation and Ticketmaster sued by US regulators over alleged monopoly

The US is seeking a break up of Live Nation-Ticketmaster due to an alleged suppression of competition.

Kamaal Williams accused of sexual assault by three women

A new investigation from Resident Advisor details incidents spanning more than a decade.

69% of vinyl buyers say they want more environmentally friendly products

In a survey conducted by Key Production, a further 77% respondents said they would "pay a premium" for low-impact vinyl.

'Ticket Act' passed in the US to enforce transparency in event pricing

The bill, passed by the US House of Representatives, could soon become law.

Yang Chen establishes Melbourne-based music agency, Kast

The newly launched agency looks to foster more genuine relationships & an inclusive community for underrepresented artists.

Ibiza bans late-night alcohol sales and threatens fines in new tourism clampdown

Alcohol will not be permitted for sale after 9:30PM to “curb excessive tourism”.

Two Shell share club-focused new single, 'gimmi it'

Fresh off their Coachella debut, the track follows the elusive duo's recent FKA twigs collaboration ‘Talk to Me’.