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Traxman announces first solo album in 10 years, ‘Da Mind Of Traxman Vol.3’

The legendary Chicago producer has shared first track, ‘I Want You To Ghost’, from the record which is set to arrive on February 7.

“First ever” children’s book on Chicago footwork released in the US

‘Elvin Discovers Chicago Footwork’ enlists legendary Chicago producer DJ T-Rell, who created music for the book’s album.

RADAR Festival launches in Boorloo with a UK-heavy lineup

The festival, taking place in the ever popular Boorloo/Perth 'gooch week', features the likes of OVERMONO, DJ Boring & many more.

Elmar debuts with immersive 'Beneath My Skin' album

Intended to evoke a sense of sanctuary, the LP draws greatly on nature and organic experiences

Putin’s youngest daughter is secretly living as a DJ in Paris

Luiza Rozova is said to be the daughter of an alleged affair.

Drake accuses UMG and Spotify of “illegally inflating” Kendrick Lamar diss track 'Not Like Us'

Drake has issued a double legal filing against Universal Music Group, also claiming defamation

Global value of music copyright has surpassed cinema for the first time

Last year the total revenue from recorded music, publishing and royalties reached $45.5bn compared to global box office revenues of $33.2 billion.

“A financial mistake”: Berlin to cut culture budget by 12% in 2025

Demonstrations took place earlier this month in protest of the budget slash

Over 200 UK festivals have “disappeared” since 2019, report reveals

A new report from AIF shows that the number of festivals cancelled from 2023 to 2024 has doubled.

Dutch police discover “visibly startled” garden gnome made entirely of MDMA

The gnome weighed 2kg, equivalent to around 8,000 pills.

Groundbreaking '70s compilation of female electronic artists reissued on vinyl

Containing work by Laurie Spiegel, Laurie Anderson and Pauline Oliveros, the album has been called “a historically significant feminist statement”.

Surusinghe launches Drifting party series and platform

The debut event will be held in collaboration with Tropical Waste on November 30.

Nia Archives shares remix of Jamie xx's ‘Waited All Night’

It marks first, official rework of a track from Jamie's recently-released ‘In Waves’ album, which entered the UK charts at number five.

VIC government announces on-site pill testing trial at 10 festivals

The first of which set to be Beyond The Valley, over NYE.

Justice: "We wanted 'Hyperdrama' to grow and transform like Tetsuo's arm in Akira"

The French duo have discussed the anime influences around their latest album, including Masanobu Hiraoka-directed music video for 'Neverender' ft. Tame Impala.

New book is exploring rave legacy of '90s videogame WipEout

Launched in 1995, the racing game was known for its iconic soundtrack which featured The Chemical Brothers, Kraftwerk, Orbital and more.

“I feel very existential”: Skrillex vows to “go independent” after release of next project

The DJ and producer is cutting ties with long-affiliated label Atlantic Records after 15 years

Watch a new documentary exploring the history of house label King Street Sounds

Out now, the 35-minute film comes as the imprint relaunches under the leadership of Armada Music.

More music released in a single day in 2024 than the entirety of 1989, study shows

A past report found that 120,000 tracks are currently added to streaming services each day.

Pitch Music & Arts Festival announces its 2025 lineup

The festival cements its spot as younger fans' stand out favourite with a lineup filled with more modern flavours.

Ravers in China speak out on freedom, pressure & the underground scene

An article by AP News discusses the country’s hidden rave culture amid a growingly controlled society