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University of Exeter award Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn with honorary degree

Albarn was awarded the honour for his “creativity, innovation and commitment to environmental causes”.

Donald Glover to retire Childish Gambino alias: "It's not fulfilling"

The final Childish Gambino album, ‘Bando Stone & The New World’, is out now.

Overmono unveil highly-anticipated track 'Gem Lingo (ovr now)'

The track, which features singer-songwriter Ruthven, was first played by the duo on The Lot Radio alongside Fred Again and Lil Yachty.

Missy Elliott becomes first hip hop artist broadcasted into space

'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)' was transmitted 254 million kilometres at light speed to reach Venus.

GTA VI may include shareable "music-mixing"

A popular GTA dataminer shares predictions for the game's 2025 release.

Skylab announces guest programming for MIFF 2024

The Naarm-based community radio station is returning to the Melbourne International Film Festival for another year.

UK and EU visa rejection rates for African and Asian artists are 'unfair' and limit cultural diversity

A report from The Guardian outlines how high rejection rates of up to 70% make performers feel they are not welcome and are harmful to the continent's music scene.

William Stover, producer behind Chicago house classic 'I'll Never Let You Go', has died

Friend and fellow Chicago producer Chip E has paid tribute to the "great house legend".

Balenciaga debuts £3,000 couture festival wristband

Described as having a "used" look, each Raver Bracelet is one-of-a-kind due to being hand-embroidered and "purposefully distressed".

Lost Paradise announces its 2024 edition

The fan-favourite NYE festival already has its eyes on the Summer.

Floating Points announces new album 'Cascade'

Set to land on Ninja Tune in September, the first single from the project 'Key103' is out now.

S.A.S.H announces weekly 12 hour series at Eora's Carousel Bar & Ballroom

A winter warmer guaranteed under one roof, every weekend.

Italo disco legend Pino D'Angiò dies aged 71

Widely known for his larger-than-life persona, the Italian singer-songwriter rose to fame with 'Ma quale idea' in 1980.

Strawberry Fields shares international-heavy 2024 lineup

The fan favourite festival is well prepped to celebrate its milestone 15th year.

Carl Cox shares "best of the best" of his 150,000-strong record collection

The legendary DJ/producer has teamed up with UK artist Mark Vessey for a new photography project.

House icon Kathy Brown launches fundraising compilation to support cancer treatment

'Legacy' will feature a number of the vocalist’s greatest hits, alongside new remixes and edits from the likes of DJ Spen and Sophie Loyd.

Spotify removes pro-war Russian artists from platform

The removals have affected the band Lyube, as well as singers Grigory Leps, Oleg Gazmanov, Shaman and Polina Gagarina.

Diplo sued in California over alleged distribution of revenge porn

An anonymous plaintiff claims that the musician has been sharing “intimate and/or nude” photos and videos of her without permission.

99% of tents taken home after Glastonbury Festival 2024

Emily Eavis thanked festivalgoers for their efforts in clearing up Worthy Farm this year.

Drum 'n' Bass legend Marcus Intalex to be focus of new biography

The Life & Legacy of Marcus Intalex from Sherif Dhaimish and Mark O'Donnell is set for release in October.

A3 Festival launches & releases tickets to the public

Australia's newest premiere festival offering opens its doors.