Showcasing the best of London's underground rap scene, Victory Lap Radio has grown into a major cultural touchpoint. Fred Garratt-Stanley speaks to founder Joseph McDermott and former guests about the platform's influences, mission and growth

The trio surprised fans at Ultra Music Festival in Miami, 14 years since the track’s release

The stunt was a collaboration with a pop-up event series with the mission statement of throwing parties "anywhere but a club"

A fundraiser has been launched to support the late artist’s family in his wake

"We're thrilled to be immortalising Daft Punk in our home city for a run of shows that will never end"

With the date ’01.10.25’ inscribed on the back, fans are wondering if the pills are guerrilla marketing from developer Rockstar in "Vice City", or simply a dealer trying to cash in on pre-release hype

On her forthcoming project, PinkPantheress is expanding her sound with more classic dance music influence, bringing in styles such as trip hop, house and big beat alongside staple inspirations of jungle and garage to make music that “sounds like a statement”. Ahead of its release, the UK artist speaks to Aneesa Ahmed about striking a balance between being a popstar and experimental, only expressing emotions when it suits her, and dealing with the friction between public perceptions and her authentic self

PinkPantheress shares a playlist of inspirations that informed her upcoming project

The festival urged attendees to “seek shelter” amidst stormy conditions

The rapper and his 62-year-old mother were found guilty on all five charges

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Rounding up festival news from across the dance and electronic world

Born from canalside venue Number 90 splitting into three, the new venue has been kitted out with bespoke lighting, a new DJ booth and 360 projection mapping

Released via FABRICLIVE, the Norwich producer's single is currently sitting at Number 39 in the Official Singles Download Chart

Fellow Gorillaz member and illustrator Jamie Hewlett has reportedly confirmed that a new record from the virtual band is "coming this year"

Taking over a disused warehouse in Shoreditch, Unlocked will host a series of warm-up parties featuring Jyoty, Nooriyah and Mason Collective this spring before its official launch later this year

The Schnellerstrasse-based nightclub will reportedly use the money to build a "modern toilet facility"

Reggae and dub have shaped the evolution of various music styles. Nicolas-Tyrell Scott explores their influence on five key genres

Set to take over the White Isle Institution's iconic Terrace across eight weeks, Mixmag Ibiza Sessions will feature a 360-degree dancefloor and curated line-ups

Artists such as Ikonika and Beatrice M. have withdrawn participation in events run by the streaming platform due to concerns around the investment activity of KKR

The UK artist claimed her team had faced "challenges behind the scenes" relating to the "practical sides" of the tour

Now a music streaming service, Napster is set to be "reimagined" as a social music platform that will "leverage AI"

Mount Kimbie deliver a mix that gives a "slight alternative to the YouTube football compilation watching experience” crammed with ‘90s dance music corkers, celebrating the release of their new themed football jerseys

DJ with Apple Music will give DJs access to over 100 million tracks on the platform across a host of software and hardware

The platform is currently under investigation following outcry over tickets for the Oasis Live '25 tour being sold "2.5x" face value

Capturing the Icelandic Artist's 2018 performance in Lisbon, the film will debut in UK cinemas on May 7

The Canadian musician criticised mental health-focused social media accounts for being "extreme info hazards" and shared concerns for "self-diagnosing"

The holiday park weekender is back after a 10 year hiatus

A source from the seminal five-piece's management team has reportedly confirmed plans for a run of European shows this Autumn

Kwame Safo hosts an expansive conversation with Kevin Saunderson, DJ Paulette and Lovie, reflecting on their journeys as Black electronic musicians, navigating the industry, and joining the dots between the past, present and future of dance music

Murat Abbas has headed the Culture Department of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality since 2020 — spearheading several initiatives to support musicians in the city

The Manchester-born guitarist is best known for his work with Black Grape, The Happy Mondays, Paris Angels and The Charlatans

The Shoreditch nightclub was shuttered by police in 2021 after a string of "violent incidents"

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The city centre venue has installed an upgraded soundsystem, an LED ceiling and more

Featuring interviews with sim0ne, SHERELLE and Ahadadream, the film explores the issues facing UK nightlife following the COVID-19 pandemic