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Mama Snake's Amniote Editions celebrates five years since inaugural capsule

To commemorate, artists who have contributed to previous capsules on the imprint have been invited to create their own unique take on previous label releases.

Roland and Moodymann team up on limited edition sampler, SP-404MKII

The “signature” portable sampler is limited to just 600 units, priced at $599.99.

Stats reveal that Australians listen to dance music more than any other country

A series of industry services have the data to prove it.

Avicii’s music gear fetches $700,000 at auction for mental health charity

The auction included his Martin Custom X Series acoustic guitar, as well as personal belongings.

Music From Memory releases final compilation album worked on by Jamie Tiller

Focusing on ambient house and techno music from Japan, the album comes exactly a year after the label head’s tragic passing.

"We might lose the festivals we've still got if we don't act", NSW's Minister for Music John Graham on the Festivals Amendment Bill 2024

We sat down with NSW's Minister for Music John Graham to get an understanding on what the bill will really mean.

Tupac’s brother shares suspicions over Diddy’s alleged involvement in late rapper’s murder

Mopreme said that he believes Diddy isn’t “being honest” about his connection to the incident.

Björk announces new 480-page book documenting “ambitious” live tour

‘Cornucopia: The Book’ features over 300 images and projections from musical and visual artists.

LEGO recreation of Daft Punk Alive 2007 concert could become official product

The design, made by a fan, has been submitted to LEGO’s ideas board for consideration.

Beirut Synthesizer Center and Tunefork Studios collect funds for humanitarian aid in Lebanon

The Lebanon-based music organisations are raising money toward necessities for those displaced.

Warp to host listening party for Aphex Twin’s ‘Selected Ambient Works Volume II (Expanded Edition)’

Taking over the Tate Modern's Blavatnik Building, the free event will coincide with the recent re-release of the seminal 1994 album.

Pioneering UK dubstep label Tempa releases Bandcamp back catalogue for first time

Spanning almost 25 years, the catalogue includes classic tracks from Skream, J:Kenzo, and more.

New database of Asian musicians, DJs, producers and more launched

Family of East aims to connect its community with industry opportunities and "expand the role of Asian identities in the Western music world".

Potato Head Bali announces its international heavy Summer schedule

Featuring Jamie xx's debut at the iconic venue.

New book documents the role of music as a form resistance throughout history

Among other movements, Rebel Sounds looks at how Ukraine’s underground scene is persevering in the face of Russian invasion.

GoFundMe set up for Teklife member DJ Lucky following car accident

The fundraiser hopes to support ongoing medical bills while he's out of work.

A Guy Called Gerald honoured with blue plaque for 'Voodoo Ray'

The plaque commemorates the Manchester-born producer for creating "the first acid house track in the UK" in 1988.

Diddy hit with sexual misconduct lawsuits from 120 new accusers, including 25 minors

At the time of alleged offences spanning 33 years, accusers were aged between nine and 38.

Amsterdam Dance Event shares full programme for 2025 edition

The ADE Festival line-up includes over 3000 acts who will be performing across 1000 events and at over 200 venues.

The BBC’s sound effect archive offers 33,000 samples for free

The recordings, which are taken from all over the world and date back to the 1920s, are divided into categories including ‘Footsteps’, ‘Machines’, ‘Crowds’ and ‘Events’.

John Digweed cancels multiple gigs following hospitalisation

His management said in a statement that John is “very ill” and remains in hospital.