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MOBO Awards announce 2025 nominees including Nia Archives, salute, and more

The ceremony will take place at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena for the first time next February

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released from prison after 753 days

Salehi was sentenced to death for “corruption on Earth” before having the ruling overturned in court in June

fabric celebrates 25 years with launch of new record label

FABRICLIVE promises to spotlight “both established legends and emerging talents”

Long-standing Milan venue Leoncavallo is under threat of eviction

The grassroots venue says its future “hangs in the balance” after a long history of political turmoil

DJ Koze announces first album in 7 years, shares new single featuring Damon Albarn

‘Pure Love’ is available to listen to now, with the album 'Music Can Hear Us' set to be released in April

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

Elmar debuts with immersive 'Beneath My Skin' album

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

Birds of Mind step up for 25th instalment of Get Physical 'Body Language' album series

The release is bathed in all avenues of house music, from organic to more rolling soundscapes

Kiimi refreshes their approach with experimental-inspired new track 'Coconut Water'

"There aren’t any rules to making art, but we can often find ourselves subconsciously placing barriers and limitations within our own creative work"

fabric to host exhibition featuring paintings of UK underground legends

The installation will feature paintings of key figures including Kano, Mike Skinner, Stevie Hyper D, and the late DJ Randall

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

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

UK government acted “illegally” in withholding funding from Kneecap, court rules

A court in Belfast called the British government’s decision “unlawful and procedurally unfair”

Mr Scruff announces UK tour in support of independent venues

The six weekend tour is in partnership with the Music Venue Trust and will raise funds for grassroots venues and awareness for how more artists can do the same

Disclosure and Pa Salieu team up on new track ‘King Steps’

“I stepped into Disclosure’s world and together we created an atmosphere that blends where we’re both coming from,” says the rapper

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

Salford’s Islington Mill under threat of closure following development of local area

The longstanding music venue said its future is in “jeopardy” after plans to build housing nearby were approved

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

Deep Dish will play in London for the first time in 10 years

Announcing two intimate shows at The Cause, the duo said “we will be debuting all of the new music that we’ve been working on!”

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

Forum Birmingham reopens following death of 22-year-old man

The 3,500-capacity venue has had its license reinstated under the condition that it adheres to a number of police measures

​MOBO Awards announce 2025 nominees including Nia Archives, salute, and more