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‘Machines are collaborators’ at this new museum of AI art

  • Dataland, the first AI art museum, opened in LA in June 2026
  • Founded by artist Refik Anadol; tickets start at $49
  • Praised as immersive but criticised as superficial by some critics

A new venue called Dataland, billed as the world's first museum dedicated to AI art, opened in downtown Los Angeles in June 2026, founded by Turkish-American artist Refik Anadol and his partner Efsun Erkılıç. The museum features immersive rooms combining synchronised sound, light and visual displays that respond…

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Ministry of Sound’s 35th Anniversary Lineup to Feature Kerri Chandler, Moodymann & More

  • Ministry of Sound turns 35 with a two-day London event on 2-3 October
  • Lineup includes Andy C, Kerri Chandler, Moodymann and Loco Dice
  • Club also releasing a book and returning to Ibiza after a decade

London's Ministry of Sound has announced a weekend of events on 2-3 October to mark its 35th anniversary, featuring headline sets from Andy C, Kerri Chandler, Moodymann and Loco Dice. The celebration underlines the venue's enduring status as a cornerstone of the UK dance music scene, more than…

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Sam Alfred Signs To Ninja Tune Imprint Technicolour

  • Sam Alfred signs to Ninja Tune's Technicolour imprint.
  • New single 'No More' released, sampling Adeva.
  • Track is a hard house homage written in Montenegro.

Australian producer Sam Alfred has signed to Technicolour, the Ninja Tune imprint, marking a new chapter in his career, and has released a new single, 'No More', to accompany the announcement. Alfred, who has built an international reputation as both a DJ and producer within the harder end…

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Noah Kahan rages at White House for using ‘American Cars’ in Donald Trump promotional video

  • Noah Kahan condemned the White House for using his song without consent.
  • The clip featured his music alongside pro-Trump, "American Cars" themed imagery.
  • Kahan joins other artists objecting to unauthorised political use of their work.

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has publicly criticised the White House after it used one of his songs in a promotional video for Donald Trump that featured footage themed around American-made cars. Kahan objected to his music being used to endorse the administration without his permission, adding his name to…

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Ninajirachi & Porter Robinson Link On ‘WannaCry’

  • Ninajirachi and Porter Robinson release collaborative track 'WannaCry'.
  • Song references the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack.
  • Marks a full-circle moment tied to Ninajirachi's first ever concert.

Australian producer Ninajirachi and American electronic artist Porter Robinson have officially released their long-awaited collaboration 'WannaCry', after previewing the track live at Coachella and various other shows and festivals. The song holds personal significance for Ninajirachi, tracing back to the first concert she attended as a teenager —…

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BTS decline to enter music for consideration at 2027 Grammys

  • BTS will not enter their music for the 2027 Grammys
  • Move seen as protest at new "Asian pop" category rules
  • Band has never won despite five prior nominations

BTS have confirmed they will not submit their music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards, in a co-ordinated statement posted to Instagram by all seven members. The band said they hoped music could "be heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region…

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The 2018 role Robert Englund called his “moment of surrender”

  • Englund briefly reprised Freddy Krueger on *The Goldbergs* in 2018.
  • He called the return a “moment of surrender”.
  • The cameo avoided the demands of another horror film.

Robert Englund described returning as Freddy Krueger in the 2018 sitcom *The Goldbergs* as a “moment of surrender”, despite having largely moved on from the character that defined his career. The appearance mattered because it marked a rare return to the role after he had indicated that age…

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Live Report: Festival d’été de Québec 2026 

  • Festival d'été de Québec 2026 showcased international headliners (Muse, Gwen Stefani, Kesha) alongside Quebec-based emerging artists across multiple stages
  • The 10-day festival blended large-scale performances with intimate village-style smaller stages, creating theatrical moments amid Quebec City's historic architecture
  • Performances ranged from theatrical (Mother Mother in polka-dot prairie dresses) to intimate (Pied Léger's folk duets at sunset)

The FEQ takes over Québec City for just over a week and a half each year, and celebrates the best of both Canadian and international music. This time, heavy hitters like Patrick Watson, Luis Fonsi and Muse play each night, and the evenings are slotted with eccentric emerging…

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Spencer LeBoff appointed Head of Revenue at Matt Spetzler’s Pipeline

  • Spencer LeBoff appointed Head of Revenue at Pipeline, a music financing platform backed by $200M+ in capital
  • Pipeline expanding into music publishing financing; LeBoff to lead commercial strategy across labels, publishers, distributors and artists
  • LeBoff joins from Avex Music Group, bringing experience in catalog acquisitions and structured finance

His appointment coincides with Pipeline's expansion into music publishing financing Source

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Data centre expansion threatens rural Texas land, says Willie Nelson

  • Willie Nelson condemns data centres as threats to rural land and farming communities.
  • He fears developments near his Texas hometown, Abbott, damaging farmland.
  • Poll shows 70% of Americans oppose local data centre construction.

Willie Nelson has publicly condemned the expansion of data centres across the United States, warning that such developments threaten rural communities like his hometown of Abbott, Texas, south of Dallas, where he still owns farmland. In a social media statement, the 93-year-old country music icon described the facilities…

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