Music Industry
Lucian is the hostess with the mostess and AI is the superfan future we never knew we wanted
Universal Music’s latest dog and pony show was everything you could dream of: Lucian channeling Ethel Merman, the return of the superfan and turntable.fm risen from the dead. AI is the future, revenue is up nearly 9% and Lucian has never been more energised. So why is the share price in the bin?
Subscriptions or ads would “mean a very different BBC”, broadcaster tells government in Royal Charter consultation
The UK government is currently reviewing how the BBC is funded. The broadcaster itself says reform is needed, but subscriptions and ads are probably not the solution. Elsewhere, the Scottish music industry has raised more concerns about programming changes made last year at BBC Radio Scotland
AFEM x Downtown: Women in Electronic Music, from Support to Spotlight
The first of a two part installment by Connie Chow from Fuga.
LinkedIn Live: BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM
Join us on Monday 2 March for a LinkedIn live session on BELEM Lyric Translation presented by AFEM.
AFEM Statement on Sexual Harassment in the Electronic Music Industry
We call for clear accountability, active support, and safer structures so that our culture lives up to the values our music represents.
Germany’s Legendary Club Boothaus Finally Gets Its Own Imprint
Germany’s legendary Bootshaus club has launched its own label, and the debut release makes perfect sense for anyone who’s spent time in the Cologne venue. OGUZ and Jay Toledo’s “Euphoria” is uncompromising techno that captures exactly what the club has represented for years: relentless energy withou
Miami Music Nexus Brings Full-Day Industry Conference to Wynwood for MMW 2026
Miami Music Week is getting a dedicated conference experience this year with the launch of Miami Music Nexus, a full-day industry event taking place on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Midline in Wynwood, Miami at 2221 NW Miami Ct. Produced by BLNK CNVS, the team behind two consecutive sold-out Chicago M
Member Feature: Beatskip Music Group
In this edition, we’re featuring Beatskip Music Group, founded by Linus Christiansson, a multi-imprint platform built on strong identity and hands-on execution across label concepts, branding, visual design, artist development, and release infrastructure. The post Member Feature: Beatskip Music Grou
AFEM x Downtown: Five Takeaways for Artists Navigating the UGC Landscape
Matt Whitmire (VP of Business Development, FUGA) distills five key lessons of his Platforms & Performance series, outlining how artists and teams can protect rights, build visibility, and grow sustainably across today’s UGC-driven platforms. The post AFEM x Downtown: Five Takeaways for Artists Navig
LinkedIn Live: The Electronic Music Industry & Net Zero
The language of sustainability is now firmly embedded in conversations across the music industry, but what do these terms actually mean in practice?
AFEM Finance Summit: Streaming, Touring & Taxation
Bringing together leading experts to unpack the practical realities of working across borders.
AFEM x Downtown: Building Artist Identity to Drive Long-Term Growth
Matt Whitmire (VP of Business Development, FUGA) explores why artist identity is a critical foundation for long-term growth in today’s electronic music landscape.
AFEM Industry Insider Podcast: Legal Summit
Examine the realities of modern contracts, offering grounded perspectives from multiple territories.
Duke Dumont Delivers Cohesive Sophomore Album ‘Union’
Duke Dumont firmly has his place in the history books of Electronic Music. Renowned globally with over four billion streams...
Hidden Axis Releases New Track “Fallen Angel” On Neon Owl’s New Label
It’s always a beautiful thing when a new release coincides with a big label launch, and a moment like that...
Number 1 on Beatport
We’re beyond thrilled to share that Cedicci is now topping the Beatport Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) charts! At Ozcillex, we’ve always been about bold sound and forward momentum — and Cedicci’s latest release delivers just that. Deep, raw, and uncompromising, it’s a track that doesn’t just follow the wave — it is the […]
We welcome Diego Amaro and his remix of Ignit!
As a DJ and producer Diego Amaro has left an indelible mark on the global electronic music scene. Recognized for his work with labels like Reload, Gain Plus, Spacekraft, Redlof, Addictive Sounds, Rawsery, Suro, Future Techno, Xperiment and more Diego’s rhythms effortlessly transcend borders. From the heart of Montevideo to international stages, his music knows […]