INTERVIEWS "There's magic all over": Badger on touring off the beaten track The UK artist is down under for the first time, & keen to see as much of it as he can.
NEWS South African house singer Winnie Khumalo has died aged 51 The vocalist and actress passed away after a short illness, her family confirmed.
NEWS Spotify CEO Daniel Ek cashed out almost $100m in company stock last month It comes after complaints that Spotify “deprives” artists of royalties.
NEWS Discogs members catalogued a record-breaking 105.7 million pieces of music in 2024 An average of 2 million music items were added each week, with Charli XCX's 'Brat' featuring in over 40,000 collections.
NEWS Ibiza to issue £2,500 fines to tourists breaking new alcohol rules in San Antonio Updated penalties on alcohol sales and consumption will hit the White Isle in 2025
NEWS Diplo reaches resolution in stalking and revenge porn lawsuit Shelly Auguste first filed for a restraining order against the American DJ in November 2020, while the US artist had responded with a separate restraining order in 2021.
NEWS Glastonbury Festival’s profits more than doubled in 2024 to £5.9 million The festival responded to criticism last week, saying it donates millions to charity.
NEWS Experimental electronic producer Dax Pierson has died, aged 54 The multi-instrumentalist co-founded experimental hip hop groups Subtle and 13 & God.
NEWS Fundraiser launched for drum'n'bass MC Ben Verse following cancer diagnosis Ben has suffered a series of health issues over the past six months, his family said.
NEWS Legendary Ibiza DJ Alfredo has died The Argentinian DJ, full name Alfredo Fiorito, is regarded among the most influential in dance music history
NEWS Albanian authorities bust smuggling efforts involving "cannabis cup noodles" & fake football grass The drugs were brought into the country from the U.S. & Thailand—by mail, no less.
COMMENT 2024 Year in Review: Hyper-detailed, hyper-fast and hyper-connected As we start to catch our breath, let's ask ourselves, "what did we really learn this year?"
FEATURES Culture & Kaupapa transmitting on a Twisted Frequency As one of Aotearoa's favourite community festivals prepares to celebrate a decade, we spoke about what makes it what it is.
NEWS NSW announces it will introduce pill testing trial from 2025 The decision comes as a result of the state's drug summit which has just concluded.