In the second part of our 3-Step series, Shiba Melissa Mazaza looks at the ways in which the newest evolution of Afro house is bringing musicians together and inspiring collectivity in Africa

The streaming giant acquired the community-driven database platform as part of its new SongDNA feature

The Canadian label head battled a rare form of cancer before he passed, his imprint confirmed

The entertainment conglomerate insists that the agreement will “create new revenue streams for artists and songwriters”

Set to open in 2026, the British Airways ARC will be located within Kensington's 138-year-old Olympia exhibition venue

State OFFF demonstrates how there is "gqom everywhere" for this spine-tingling edition of The Mix, and tells Megan Townsend about how trading on his 'Hard Currency' helped him bring an array of global stars together on his debut album

If enacted by the government, it could result in a pay rise for 35,000 jobs

MANDRAKE say that "multiple samples" of ketamine have tested positive for traces of medetomidine, which can be deadly when combined with the sedative

Speculation over a return to his ‘90s sound is rife after a mysterious post appeared on Instagram this week

Electric Group, the building's landlord and operator of the new space, evicted the team behind Sheffield's longest-running venue earlier this year

Ticket touts, resale platforms such as StubHub and Viagogo, and ordinary customers will no longer be able to sell tickets for anything above purchase price

The iconic Hackney-based venue is urging for more petition signatures as the council looks at plans to build a residential flat block next to the venue

Led by INFERNO, eight LGBTQIA+ collectives have joined together to address London's "venue crisis"

Short Form gives a “behind-the-scenes” look at the storyboards, stills, and ephemera behind iconic music videos

The 86-hour party, which marks the last at the legendary nightclub in 18 years, will begin on New Year’s Eve

The long-running radio show typically platforms "unsigned, undiscovered, and under-the-radar UK music talent"

Alongside sets from Ahadadream and Mr.Scruff, the event will feature Palestinian food, spoken word performances, an auction and a full club takeover

Whether you’re in the market for some new software or want to upgrade your studio — here are some of the biggest recent releases from the world of tech

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'Walk My Walk', created by AI artist Breaking Rust, hit the top spot in Billboard's Country Digital Song Sales chart this week after garnering three million streams on Spotify in less than a month

Live Nation’s Living For Live report found that music fans rank concerts as the world’s top form of entertainment

The city will “follow Massive Attack’s lead” by cutting pollution for live events on council-owned land

Ahead of her Moby-featuring debut on !K7's iconic DJ-Kicks mix series, T4T LUV NRG co-founder, Motherbeat high priestess, and expert crate digger Eris Drew has compiled a list of hidden gems from the electronic pioneer

Michael – which stars the singer’s real nephew Jaafar Jackson – is set for release in April 2026

CBR hopes to raise £20,000 to help contribute to rent and running costs and improve its Barras-based station

The Fair Play audit also found that an estimated £5.7 million in royalties is misallocated each year

Taking over the Ruby Emma Hotel Amsterdam last month, the party featured sets from Nitefreak, SYREETA, TMSKDJ, and Tina Ardor

Three years in the making, object blue is about to release her debut album ‘what resembles the grave but isn't’ on TT. She shares a mix of dark, heady beats and speaks to Patrick Hinton about the gruelling process of the LP's creation and the industry conditions it arrives in

Based in East Williamsburg, the 300-capacity venue comes from the team behind Golden Record NYC

Five of the top 10 ranked cities are in Europe, with cheap drinks and later opening times contributing to the ratings

Deezer and Ipsos surveyed around 9,000 people from eight different countries

Questlove alluded to a potential fourth album from the late neo-soul pioneer during the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday

Flying the flag for Brazil's varied femme underground, Carola has compiled a list of kaleidoscopic rollers spanning house, melodic techno and more

Created as part of the robots' partnership with Fortnite, the visualiser features the duo floating at zero gravity above Earth

The group also cited Spotify founder Daniel Ek’s recent investments in an AI military firm as a motivation behind the decision

Saffron has been helping people get to grips with creating music for over a decade. To mark the Bristol-based collective's 10th birthday, mentors Yushh, Lara Jones, Medis, minMel and Jo-Elle have compiled 10 tips to get started in production