The Music Recognition App DJs Actually Need Has Arrived
Beatport has launched a Shazam-style Track ID feature built specifically for electronic music. For DJs hunting underground records, this could change everything.
Free The Night Open Letter Belfast: Artists Fight For The Night
David Holmes, Or:la, Max Cooper and more have signed the Free The Night open letter Belfast, demanding urgent reform to Northern Ireland’s outdated licensing laws.
The No Phone Policy Nightclub Trend Is Now A Movement
Eventbrite data shows phone-free events have grown 567% globally, with U.S. attendance up 913%. For underground dance floors, being present was never a gimmick.
Leeds No-Photo Policy Nightclub Mint XL Is the City’s Boldest New Room
The team behind Mint Club is opening a 2,000-capacity venue in Leeds this September, and a strict no-cameras rule is central to its identity.
Soho’s New Immersive Listening Room London Needs to Hear
A new spatial audio venue is opening in Soho, wrapping listeners inside multi-dimensional sound environments powered by an L-Acoustics rig. Here’s why it matters.
The Carl Cox Cardiff Mural Is a Love Letter From the Streets
Welsh artist Steve Jenkins painted a large-scale Carl Cox portrait on a Cardiff wall ahead of Cox’s Utilita Arena date on The Prodigy tour.
Global Music Festivals Set Record Attendance in 2026
Music festivals across Europe, North America, and Asia are reporting record-breaking attendance. Organizers cite pent-up demand, stronger lineups, and improved hybrid experiences. Festivals are also incorporating immersive visuals, AI-driven stage design, and expanded night programming.
Tokyo Announces Massive Electronic Music Week
Tokyo is launching a city-wide electronic music week featuring club takeovers, outdoor stages, and technology showcases. International DJs and local artists will perform across multiple districts, highlighting Japan’s growing electronic music influence.
Latin Music Continues Global Streaming Domination
Latin artists are continuing to dominate global charts with collaborations across genres. Streaming platforms report increased cross-language listening, with audiences embracing Spanish and Portuguese tracks worldwide.
Major Stadium Tours Expand to Emerging Markets
Artists are increasingly adding stops in India, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Promoters say infrastructure improvements and growing fan bases make large-scale tours viable in new markets.