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How 4am Kru Bring Live Jungle to Bristol
4am Kru are heading to Bristol for the tenth edition of Halloween Carnival of the Dead, taking over The Prospect Building on October 31 for an eight-hour event celebrating jungle, drum and bass, UK garage, and bass music. The London duo, consisting of Howie and Stu, have spent the past several years
Pegasvs and Willy Delphia Release Can’t Get Enough
Pegasvs returns to Burnin Music Recordings with “Can’t Get Enough,” a new collaboration with New Zealand-born, London-based musician Willy Delphia that draws from classic 1990s house and the deeper, jazz-influenced productions associated with the label. The two-track release also features a remix fr
Scratch Perverts Reunite at 2026 DMC World Finals
The DMC World DJ Championships return to London on November 14, and this year’s event includes something longtime turntablism fans haven’t seen in over two decades. Scratch Perverts are reuniting for a special performance at KOKO, where the group will also be inducted into the DMC Hall of Fame. The
Previously Unseen Footage of Scott Weiland Performing “Vaseline” Arrives with Live Album Release: Watch
Previously unseen footage of a live performance from the Happy in Galoshes tour in 2009 has been released in support of Scott Weiland: Live. Previously Unseen Footage of Scott Weiland Performing “Vaseline” Arrives with Live Album Release: Watch Langdon Hickman
Previously Unseen Footage of Scott Weiland Performing “Vasoline” Arrives with Live Album Release: Watch
Previously unseen footage of a live performance from the Happy in Galoshes tour in 2009 has been released in support of Scott Weiland: Live. Previously Unseen Footage of Scott Weiland Performing “Vasoline” Arrives with Live Album Release: Watch Langdon Hickman
AFM Campaign Highlights AI Licensing Disparities
US performer union AFM has launched a new campaign around AI calling on labels to ensure musician consent is secured before including their recordings in any AI deals. It’s not clear how labels plan t
CMU Selects - The Week's Standout Releases
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Lambrini Girls, Skepta, Bassvictim, Panchiko + Fine
Member Feature: Sounds Market
Sounds Market has refurbished and resold more than 1,800 DJ devices since 2023, making the circular economy a working alternative to buying new. In this Member Feature, Pau Agustí explains why discont
AFEM Presents: Amplifying Your Label on Beatport
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
AFEM Activities at ADE 2026
AFEM is at Amsterdam Dance Event 2026, 21-25 October, with its Annual General Meeting and Mixer, Mindful Connections, the Music Technology Workshop, the AFEM & Sena Mixer and panels across the week. F
Collabhouse Sees Subscriber Growth
Collabhouse pairs distribution with an AI Manager and a growth layer for independent artists and labels, and saw subscriptions rise fourfold in a single month. In this Member Feature, Andy Berendsen e
AFEM Adds Virgin Music Group as Partner
Virgin Music Group has joined the Association for Electronic Music as a partner. The group also includes FUGA, already an AFEM member, and Downtown. Daniel Bisbing, Vice President, Commercial Marketin
The Making of Shed Seven's "Shed Seven"
Released 30 years ago, Shed Seven’s biggest ever chart success wasn’t always the gleaming treasure that it’s now regarded as. In fact, it began life in a potato plant…
System of a Down Announce Additional 2027 Rose Bowl Dates
Due to overwhelming demand. System of a Down Add Second and Third 2027 Rose Bowl Shows Spencer Kaufman
Albums With 3 or More Country Airplay No. 1s by Women
Langley’s Dandelion is just the second set in more than 30 years to produce four leaders.
AI MIDI Generator: Chords and Melodies with MIDI Agent
A drum loop can establish the energy of a track long before the musical parts fall into place. The kick feels right, the percussion has movement, and the synth patch is ready. Then the piano roll opens, and the session slows down. Choosing the first notes can take longer than choosing the sounds. MI
The Disco Express Celebrates 2026 With Pink Vinyl Compilation
The Disco Express has reached its 125th catalog release, and the London-based label is marking the occasion with Best Of 2026, a six-track compilation collecting music from some of its most closely associated producers. Released October 23 on digital formats and limited-edition pink vinyl, the recor
ADAM Audio H715 Reference Includes Sonnox Calibration
I’ve spent enough time producing on headphones to know that getting a good pair is usually the easy part. Figuring out how much you can trust them when making mixing decisions is where things get more complicated. Headphones take the room out of the equation, which is a massive advantage when you’re
Tony Iommi Releases "Over the Violent Sun"
Tony Iommi's "Over the Violent Sun" executes the gothic grandiosity and doomy savagery of latter day Sabbath. Heavy Song of the Week: Tony Iommi Delivers Mournful Thunder with “Over the Violent Sun” L
System of a Down Announces Second Rose Bowl Concert Due to Demand
Due to overwhelming demand. System of a Down Add Second 2027 Rose Bowl Show Spencer Kaufman