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The amount of demonetised streams accounts for around $17 million in royalties that could have gone toward real artists
Apple Music says it demonetised two billion “fraudulent” music streams last year
VP Oliver Schusser says it accounts for $17 million in royalties that could have gone toward real artists
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February 10, 2026 at 1:23 PM
The amount of demonetised streams accounts for around $17 million in royalties that could have gone toward real artists
"He will be remembered as one of our greatest musicians ever... as a man who strove to put Ghanaian music on the global map at a time when other genres of music were prominent”
Celebrated Ghanaian producer and musician Ebo Taylor has died aged 90
The highlife pioneer received multiple Lifetime Achievement awards for his contributions to Ghanaian music
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February 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
"He will be remembered as one of our greatest musicians ever... as a man who strove to put Ghanaian music on the global map at a time when other genres of music were prominent”
"It is like saying that my love of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather makes me a mobster"
Use of rap lyrics in criminal court cases to be debated in House of Lords this week
An amendment to the Victims and Courts Bill could limit police's ability to utilise lyrics unless they are “literal, rather than figurative or fictional”
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February 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
"It is like saying that my love of Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather makes me a mobster"
Six people were also hospitalised after attending trance and techno festival Dreamstate over the weekend
Suspected mass overdose at Sydney music festival leaves one dead
Six people were also hospitalised after attending trance and techno festival Dreamstate over the weekend
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February 9, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Six people were also hospitalised after attending trance and techno festival Dreamstate over the weekend
Under new draft rules, those living in the country could carry up to 750g of cannabis at a time
South Africa to allow possession of up to 2,000 joints-worth of weed
Under new draft rules, those living in the country could carry up to 750g of cannabis at a time
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February 6, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Under new draft rules, those living in the country could carry up to 750g of cannabis at a time
Staff told an inquest that they should have contacted emergency services immediately upon discovering the 23-year-old unwell
London's FOLD criticised for delayed response following death of 23-year-old man
Staff at the Canning Town nightclub reportedly waited "over an hour" to call an ambulance, which a coroner claims "decreased" the man's chance of survival
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February 6, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Staff told an inquest that they should have contacted emergency services immediately upon discovering the 23-year-old unwell
In the files, Casey Wasserman was found to have had correspondence with Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s
Wasserman Group CEO issues public apology after being mentioned in Epstein files
Casey Wasserman was found to have corresponded with Epstein's associate and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell in 2003
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February 5, 2026 at 3:53 PM
In the files, Casey Wasserman was found to have had correspondence with Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell in the early 2000s
300 guests will be admitted into the event, which will see Abbey Road's Studio One transformed into a rowdy dancefloor from 8:PM - 1:AM
Soulwax to host first-ever "rave" at London's Abbey Road Studios
Featuring a DJ set from the Belgian duo under their 2manydjs moniker, Abbey Road After Hours will see Studio One transform into a rowdy dancefloor this month
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February 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
300 guests will be admitted into the event, which will see Abbey Road's Studio One transformed into a rowdy dancefloor from 8:PM - 1:AM
The intimate, 120-capacity venue will now operate until 4:AM on weekends and 2:AM on Thursdays
The Glove That Fits secures 4:AM licence and reveals “major transformation”
The Hackney venue will now feature a new layout, upgraded soundsystem, and new lighting
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February 5, 2026 at 1:05 PM
The intimate, 120-capacity venue will now operate until 4:AM on weekends and 2:AM on Thursdays
“There is a structural change going on – people are drinking less”
Global alcohol market plummets by $830 billion as Gen Z drinking declines
According to NHS England statistics around a third of 16 to 24-year-olds went teetotal in 2025
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February 5, 2026 at 12:27 PM
“There is a structural change going on – people are drinking less”
The Mix 092: CLEMENTAUM ✨
The Brazilian force of nature mixes an exhibition of her rip-roaring sound, comprising entirely of her own tracks, collaborations and remixes.
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The Brazilian force of nature mixes an exhibition of her rip-roaring sound, comprising entirely of her own tracks, collaborations and remixes.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:28 PM
The Mix 092: CLEMENTAUM ✨
The Brazilian force of nature mixes an exhibition of her rip-roaring sound, comprising entirely of her own tracks, collaborations and remixes.
Check it: mixmag.net/feature/the-...
The Brazilian force of nature mixes an exhibition of her rip-roaring sound, comprising entirely of her own tracks, collaborations and remixes.
Check it: mixmag.net/feature/the-...
Glass said that the current values of the Kennedy Center stand "in direct conflict" with the piece, which he describes as a "portrait" of Abraham Lincoln
Philip Glass withdraws from Kennedy Center show in protest of Donald Trump
The legendary composer was set to premiere Symphony No 15 ‘Lincoln’ at the centre in June
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February 4, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Glass said that the current values of the Kennedy Center stand "in direct conflict" with the piece, which he describes as a "portrait" of Abraham Lincoln
Council members have approved a licensing application for Freeze Hifi, with the new venue being granted a 4:AM closing time
Todd Terry set to open new listening bar in Liverpool
Named after Terry's imprint, Freeze Hifi will feature vinyl music curation from the legendary New York DJ and producer
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February 4, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Council members have approved a licensing application for Freeze Hifi, with the new venue being granted a 4:AM closing time
Born during the pandemic as a Zoom party, Normie Corp now brings its wild and hyper-specific themed parties to venues across Vancouver, uplifting its community of “normies-turned-creatives”
No judgement: How Normie Corp turned online raving into Vancouver’s liveliest queer club night
Born during the pandemic as a Zoom party, Normie Corp now brings its wild and hyper-specific themed parties to venues across Vancouver, uplifting its community of “normies-turned-creatives”. We meet N...
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February 3, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Born during the pandemic as a Zoom party, Normie Corp now brings its wild and hyper-specific themed parties to venues across Vancouver, uplifting its community of “normies-turned-creatives”
Native Instruments CEO Nick Williams has made a statement following news that the music tech company entered preliminary insolvency proceedings last week
Native Instruments says “business continues as usual” after insolvency proceedings
CEO Nick Williams insists that he’s seeking a “sustainable” future for the music tech company
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February 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Native Instruments CEO Nick Williams has made a statement following news that the music tech company entered preliminary insolvency proceedings last week
With major changes planned for the festival’s 17th edition, Boomtown is undergoing a “radical redesign” this year. Here's what that might look like...
“An ever-evolving beast”: Inside Boomtown's ambitious plans for a "bold new era"
With major changes planned for the festival’s 17th edition, Boomtown is undergoing a “radical redesign” this year. Director of Music Strategy & Programming James Cousins talks the return of fan-fave s...
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February 3, 2026 at 11:14 AM
With major changes planned for the festival’s 17th edition, Boomtown is undergoing a “radical redesign” this year. Here's what that might look like...
38 people were injured in an incident at a Bremervörde club on Saturday night
Eight hospitalised following “mass pepper-spraying” at German nightclub
38 people were injured in an incident at a Bremervörde club on Saturday night
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February 2, 2026 at 11:49 PM
38 people were injured in an incident at a Bremervörde club on Saturday night
Kendrick Lamar led the way with five wins across the night
Gesaffelstein, FKA twigs and Kendrick Lamar among GRAMMYs 2026 winners
The 68th annual ceremony took place on Sunday in Los Angeles
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February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Kendrick Lamar led the way with five wins across the night
The recommendation comes with the caveat that it was "by no means a unanimous decision"
Experts advise UK government not to reclassify ketamine as a Class A drug
The report found that “possible advantages of reclassifying ketamine were outweighed by the disadvantages"
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February 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM
The recommendation comes with the caveat that it was "by no means a unanimous decision"
It's described as a "complete reimagining" of the space, and the most "dramatic" overhaul of the room since the venue launched in 1991
Ministry of Sound unveils major main room refurbishment for 35th anniversary
The Box has been fitted out with a new KV2 soundsystem, redesigned dancefloor and more
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January 30, 2026 at 5:07 PM
It's described as a "complete reimagining" of the space, and the most "dramatic" overhaul of the room since the venue launched in 1991
"Due to the Trump administration's ongoing travel restrictions based on race and nationality, I have serious concerns around travelling to the United States at this time"
Darius Syrossian forced to cancel US shows, cites Trump's Iranian travel ban
The Tehran-born DJ shared his "serious concerns" around travelling to the US amid restrictions for Iranian citizens
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January 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM
"Due to the Trump administration's ongoing travel restrictions based on race and nationality, I have serious concerns around travelling to the United States at this time"
“For now, we are focusing on all the warm memories we’ve shared”
Buckinghamshire's Above Below Festival pauses indefinitely: “It’s been a privilege”
The boutique UK festival previously said it was taking a “breather”, but is unsure if it will return
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January 30, 2026 at 2:21 PM
“For now, we are focusing on all the warm memories we’ve shared”
The new programme will offer dedicated grants to incentivise promoters to platform local talent, alongside business support to help both new and long-standing venues.
Liverpool City Council launches support programme for grassroots music venues
Venues and promoters can apply for grants of up to £3,000, allowing for "six nights of live music programming"
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January 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The new programme will offer dedicated grants to incentivise promoters to platform local talent, alongside business support to help both new and long-standing venues.
Deezer launched its AI-detection tool in early 2025 and revealed in September that it was receiving over 30,000 “fully AI-generated” tracks every day
Deezer says it has demonetised 85% of all AI-generated music due to fraud
The French streaming service is now making its AI-detection tool “commercially available”
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January 29, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Deezer launched its AI-detection tool in early 2025 and revealed in September that it was receiving over 30,000 “fully AI-generated” tracks every day
We headed down to find out why The Green Party is setting its sights on the dancefloor
Why did this UK political party throw a club night?
Nightlife has been historically dismissed by politicians, but The Green Party’s thousand-strong event at Heaven has seemingly bucked the trend. We headed down to find out why they're setting sights on...
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January 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM
We headed down to find out why The Green Party is setting its sights on the dancefloor