15 recent dance music books you should read this summer 📚
15 recent dance music books you should read this summer
The last five years have been fruitful for literature around electronic music’s global expanse of scenes, ideas, and movements. We’ve compiled some of the best recently-released books you should check...
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The Mix 118: deBasement An unruly blend of hardcore punk and high-energy club music. Check it: mixmag.net/feature/the-...
Here are the best places to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse in Ibiza 🌅
Here are the best places to watch the 2026 total solar eclipse in Ibiza
The Balearic clubbing paradise will experience the rare celestial event for the first time since 1905 next week
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RIP Kavinsky: The world-building producer who gave colour to the brooding sound of synthwave
RIP Kavinsky: The world-building producer who gave colour to the brooding sound of synthwave
The Parisian producer, who has passed away at the age of 50, will forever be remembered as a hero of the French house scene, deeply respected by its pioneers. Gemma Ross pays tribute
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"You learn something new about yourself and the other person in all collaborations, and if you don’t, it’s probably not the right project" Batu and Donato Dozzy in conversation:
Batu and Donato Dozzy in conversation
Batu and Donato Dozzy were drawn to each other's music years before they met in person. Since connecting in real life, they've become friends and collaborators, first playing B2B DJ sets and now relea...
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A new, independent dance music-focused record store has opened in Birmingham
Dance music-focused record store launches in Birmingham
3 Phase Records has opened within a Grade II-listed building in Birmingham's Gun Quarter
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New York station The Lot Radio has launched a fundraiser for its team member, Lola Evans, as she steps away from work and undergoes treatment for cancer
The Lot Radio launches fundraiser for team member undergoing cancer treatment
The station is raising funds toward Lola Evans’ medical bills as she steps away from work
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Several videos emerged online over the weekend showing a plastic bag filled with a yellowish liquid being passed overhead inside a damp cardboard box
Lollapalooza fans enraged as bag of pee passed over crowd
The crowdsurfing pee bag was spotted at the Chicago festival over the weekend
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Live Nation is set to build South America's largest indoor music venue in São Paulo, Brazil
Live Nation to build 21,000-capacity indoor music venue in São Paulo
Upon its estimated completion in 2028, the São Paulo Arena will be South America's largest indoor venue
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Are You Affiliated and King Street Social Club are launching a new scheme aimed to support a grassroots promoter in North Shields
North Shields' Are You Affiliated launches promoter support scheme
The grassroots project is offering free venue hire for King Street Social Club along with a mentorship scheme
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The court ruled that the AI platform is in breach of both the German and US copyright law, and that it had used, stored and reproduced copyrighted material without licence
AI music generator Suno loses copyright infringement court battle
The landmark ruling was made by a German court last week in favour of performance rights organisation GEMA
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Massive Attack have been banned from Singapore for displaying a Palestine flag during their show in the city-state last week
Massive Attack banned from Singapore following Palestine flag display
The band claim that Singapore police forces detained its two members and confiscated their passports following their show in the city-state last week
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The series will also feature additional sets from the likes of Smokin Jo, Tim Reaper, Karen Nyame KG, Craig Charles and more throughout
BBC Radio 6 launches show celebrating Black British rave music
Rave Forever will air every Friday in August as part of the BBC’s The Music is Black season
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Authorities in Singapore have reportedly launched an investigation into Massive Attack after the band allegedly displayed a Palestinian flag during a show
Massive Attack investigated for alleged pro-Palestine display during Singapore show
Both of the band's current members are alleged to have displayed a Palestine flag at the end of their set at the The Star Theatre on Wednesday
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fabric has shared the initial line-up for its 27th birthday celebrations in October
fabric shares line-up for 30-hour birthday celebrations
The Farringdon club has announced the bill for its 27th birthday marathon, including Girls Don't Sync, DJ Nobu and Beatrice M.
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30 years ago, the Fugees starred on the cover of Mixmag. Published during the peak of gangsta rap’s dominant golden age, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel were intent on taking the music in a more conscious direction, aligned with its roots. They succeeded.
From the archives: When the Fugees conquered hip hop with a spliff and a smile
30 years ago, the Fugees starred on the cover of Mixmag. Published during the peak of gangsta rap’s dominant golden age, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel were intent on taking the music in a m...
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A new documentary is charting the legacy of Berlin's legendary Love Parade, and the establishment of the new street event it inspired, Rave The Planet
New documentary charts the legacy of Berlin's Love Parade
Marking two decades since the last Love Parade in Berlin, the new film follows a journey to revive it in the form of Rave The Planet
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They were two of six commissioned works hanging in the area, named ‘Love’ and ‘Desire’, one of which was said to have been returned after an appeal was made
Tomorrowland appeals for return of painting stolen at this year's festival
Two commissioned paintings were taken during the Belgian festival's first weekend, one of which has been returned
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Organisations such as Save Bristol Nightlife are calling on the council to get rid of a policy that gives the council the power to overturn licensing of new clubs, pubs, and bars
Campaign launched to lift restrictions on Bristol's clubs, bars and pubs
Save Bristol Nightlife is urging the council to scrap a policy that restricts "congregations of people" in certain areas
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A consortium of major and independent record labels has set out principles for the inclusion of AI music in global charts
Major and independent record labels set out chart principles for AI music
Suggested stipulations for inclusion in global charts include a requirement that tracks should be "substantially human-made"
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The Mix 117: FAUZIA FAUZIA takes things back to the club with a UK-heavy mix and speaks about not fitting into a box as an artist, learning to let things go, and the variety explored on her first EP in five years. Check it: mixmag.net/feature/the-...
Jean-Michel Jarre has announced a new book charting the history of electronic music through the lens of music-making machines
Jean-Michel Jarre announces new book, Machines: A History of Electronic Music
The forthcoming book will feature contributions from Armin van Buuren, Richie Hawtin, Hans Zimmer and Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes
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The DJ and producer, real name Vincent Belorgey, was found dead at his home in Paris, police confirmed today
Kavinsky found dead at home in Paris, aged 50
Police confirmed that an inquiry into the cause of his death has been opened
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Pioneering synthesist and composer Patrick Gleeson has died aged 91. RIP🖤
Pioneering US synthesist Patrick Gleeson has died aged 91
The GRAMMY-nominated musician is known for his collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Brian Eno and David Byrne, and helped to produce the score for Apocalypse Now
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Sweating out to dance music in a dark room is nothing new, but the pairing of electronic sounds with stifling saunas is a wellness trend on the rise, aiming to tap into the mental benefits of clubbing in a setting that also prioritises physical health
Saunasthesia is drawing from rave culture to help people transcend
Sweating out to dance music in a dark room is nothing new, but the pairing of electronic sounds with stifling saunas is a wellness trend on the rise, aiming to tap into the mental benefits of clubbing...
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The London Museum is searching for up-and-coming DJs to soundtrack its new late-night event series
The London Museum is searching for DJs to soundtrack new late-night event series
12 burgeoning selectors will be chosen to join the museums's Sound of London collective at its new space in Smithfield, Farringdon
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"After a lot of good nights, loud nights, questionable decisions and some genuinely magic moments, Misfits will soon be closing its doors," the team behind the venue said
Melbourne music venue Misfits to close after just two years
The bar and live music space said that the "exact closing date is still to come"
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10 people were then arrested, including one on suspicion of possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply, and two who were arrested on suspicion of drug-driving
10 people arrested at 300-strong illegal rave in Suffolk forest
Soundsystems were also seized at the unlicensed event, which took place near Capel St Andrew over the weekend
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A street in Brooklyn has been renamed in honour of the late Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Ol' Dirty Bastard
Brooklyn street named after Wu-Tang Clan's Ol' Dirty Bastard
Putnam Avenue in Bed-Stuy has been co-named 'ODB Jones Way' following a ceremony on Sunday
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Delta Festival went ahead as usual over the weekend despite dozens of artists dropping out in the wake of the allegations
Delta Festival "bans" co-founder Olivier Ledot amid sexual violence allegations
The Marseille-based electronic festival took place as usual over the weekend, despite several artist drop-outs
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