Change The Beat Pledges 300 Label Signings For Women & Gender Expansive Electronic Artists By 2028
Change the Beat, the global non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting women and gender expansive artists in electronic music, expands its mission to create pathways for artists through education, mentorship, industry access, live events and release programmes. As the organisation enters its next phase of growth, Change the Beat announces new milestones focused on increasing representation […]
Miami Electronic Artist Eddy Palermo Announces World-First 50K Run While DJing
Set to push the boundaries of endurance and live performance with the launch of BPMATHON, Miami electronic artist and entrepreneur Eddy Palermo announces a world-first challenge to complete a 50-kilometre run while DJing live. Taking place on Saturday 8th August 2026, BPMATHON will see Eddy attempt to complete a 50K run while performing a continuous […]
AI Transparency Labels Arrive On Traxsource
Traxsource, the world’s leading House music download store created by DJs for DJs, announces the introduction of Human-Made and AI-Assisted music labels across its platform effective from July 1st, 2026. The move follows the publication of Traxsource’s “Our Position on AI Music” statement, released earlier this year, outlining the company’s approach and challenges regarding AI-Generated […]
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Max Cooper and more have signed the Free The Night open letter Belfast, demanding urgent reform to Northern Ireland’s outdated licensing laws.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.