NEWS 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.
NEWS 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.
NEWS 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
NEWS DRUMSHEDS and The Warehouse Project launch year-round drug testing programmes The harm reduction initiative is set up by UK drug testing charity The Loop.
NEWS London club Heaven closed after security guard charged with rape Its licence has been suspended for up to 28 days, until a full hearing takes place.
NEWS Björk's new sound installation will "recreate" extinct animal calls Set to take over Centre Pompidou in Paris, Natural Manifesto hopes to “remind citizens of the raw vitality of endangered creatures”
INTERVIEWS 30 years of 'Sweetness & Light': An Itch-E & Scratch-E story As one of Australia's most influential dance acts celebrates the 30th birthday of their first album, Paul Mac and Andy Rantzen reflect on how the decades since have left them viewing their work.
NEWS Eora’s Carousel achieves highest international distinction for safety & quality A moment clearly proving that its city has long been undeserving of the reputation seemingly placed on it by police and some lawmakers.
ARTISTS From Durban to Naarm: Sandy B’s charm offensive plays a part in his enduring success The Kwaito legend talks about career longevity, going on tour and keeping head above water by staying true to his roots.
NEWS Pitchfork Music Festival is leaving Chicago after 19 years The festival cited the "rapidly evolving" festival landscape as the reason for its termination
NEWS Gateway Festival is the newest addition to Naarm's one-day festival calendar The brand new event boasts a massive lineup at one of the city's most picturesque locations.
FEATURES Label Spotlight: Amniote Editions An unlikely collaboration between Copenhagen & Naarm/Melbourne, Amniote Editions is proof that passion & friendship are the backbone of modern electronic music.
COMMENT Can music be used as an effective tool for mutual aid? Charity-based releases & compilations are no new concept, but are they actually doing the right thing?
NEWS Autechre release new collection of live recordings for the first time The duo recorded the newly released sets at shows across 2023 and 2024.
FEATURES Strawberry Fields Forever: 15 years & counting for one of Australia's most beloved festivals From its humble beginnings as a psytrance doof to becoming one of the world's most respected & eclectic events, this is a brief history of Strawberry Fields.