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Da Africa Deep On Why Producers Need To Remove More
South African producer Da Africa Deep (@daafricadeep), born Teleki Wilfred Mphahlele, has spent the past several years building a career around Afro House that draws heavily from jazz, gospel, and the musical traditions he grew up with in South Africa. His catalog includes collaborations with Da Cap
Wheats Returns to BOX RED With EVERYTHING’S GOOD EP
UK producer Wheats has returned to his own BOX RED label with EVERYTHING’S GOOD, a four-track EP released October 30 that continues his interest in bass-heavy house music, tightly programmed percussion, and unconventional electronic sounds. The project features vocal contributions from Ella Turner a
Jay de Lys Joins Cloonee’s Hellbent Records With In Europe EP
Argentine DJ and producer Jay de Lys has made his debut on Cloonee’s Hellbent Records with In Europe, a two-track EP released October 23 that arrives at an appropriate moment in his increasingly international career. Having spent much of the summer playing across Ibiza before heading to North Americ
Bontan Returns to Hot Creations With “Talking Slow”
Liverpool DJ and producer Bontan has returned to Hot Creations with “Talking Slow,” a new tech house single released October 23 that continues his longstanding relationship with Jamie Jones and the Paradise events. The record follows his 2017 debut on the label with The First Time EP and his 2022 re
Inside the Official 2026 Latin Grammy Gift Lounge
All Images Courtesy Of Their Respective Brands The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are returning to Las Vegas on November 12, bringing artists including Rosalía, Anitta, Daddy Yankee, Juanes, Carín León, and Mon Laferte to the MGM Grand Garden Arena. While the performances and awards will receive most of t
BNinjas Talks New Music, Dusty Sounds, and Early Inspirations
Emerging from Johannesburg’s underground electronic scene, BNinjas is building a distinctive sound rooted in deep house, dusty grooves and raw, MPC-driven rhythms. Blending soulful textures, subtle acid touches and a deep appreciation for the swing of hip-hop, his productions strike a balance betwee
CMU Selects Top Releases of the Week
Our selection of five releases that cut through the noise this week, from Queens Of The Stone Age, thredd, Cobrah, Grimes, Megan Thee Stallion + Sofia and the Antoinettes
Create Music Group Appoints Hayley Silvertown Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer
In the role, Silvertown will oversee Create's legal and business affairs functions and partner with the executive team on strategic transactions, investments, and partnerships. Source
Universal Music Group Reports Strong Q3 Financials
Adjusted EBITDA came in at €729 million ($838.7m), a margin of 21.5%, down from 22.0% in Q3 2025 but up on the 20.5% margin it posted in the prior quarter (Q2 2026) Source
AFEM's AI Initiatives Gain Press Attention
Independent press is spotlighting AFEM’s work on AI in music, with recent coverage of the AFEM AI Principles and the Berlin AI Think Tank. The articles track the industry’s move towards workable syste
AFEM and Beatport Host Webinar on Label Promotion
AFEM and Beatport present Amplifying Your Label on Beatport, an online webinar on best practices for your label on the platform.
AFEM to Host Events at Amsterdam Dance Event 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
Boss Katana-25 Practice Amp Review
Boss shrinks its ever-popular Katana into an amp and effects-loaded practice amp for beginners and bedroom players
Harry Styles Recreates Early Audition and Covers Stevie Wonder at 'Harryween'
The singer also dressed as Elvis Presley as he celebrated Halloween at Madison Square Garden
Billboard Music Industry Events Calendar
A complete rundown of the most important events across the music business.
Confidence Man and Spriitzz Release New Trance Single
The ’90s-inspired dance cut is out now, complete with artwork to match
“Porcupine Tree is still an ongoing concern. We are writing another album”
“You play the first five minutes all on the toms. The muscles in your arms really start aching”
Watch Harry Styles recreate his 2010 ‘X Factor’ audition with Stevie Wonder cover at ‘Harryween’ show
The singer also dressed as Elvis Presley as he celebrated Halloween at Madison Square Garden
Big Softy Releases Debut EP 'Soft Tissue'
East London duo Big Softy make maximalist club music with a love of hardcore and metal. New single ‘Troubleshooting’ is two explosive minutes of heavy dance and PC Music-style pop, and the malfunction
Brazil Implements New Ticket Touting Laws Amidst Artist Criticism
Brazil’s consumer protection agency has told StubHub, Viagogo and other touting platforms to suspend ticket resales amid concerns new ticket touting rules are not being obeyed around BTS’s big shows i