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Ministry of Sound’s 35th Anniversary Lineup to Feature Kerri Chandler, Moodymann & More
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 three decades after it first opened its…
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‘Machines are collaborators’ at this new museum of AI art
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 to visitors’ biometric data via wristbands, reflecting…
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Sam Alfred Signs To Ninja Tune Imprint Technicolour
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 of the house music spectrum, sees the…
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Noah Kahan rages at White House for using ‘American Cars’ in Donald Trump promotional video
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 a growing list of musicians who have…
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Ninajirachi & Porter Robinson Link On ‘WannaCry’
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 — a Porter Robinson show at Sydney’s Enmore…
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BTS decline to enter music for consideration at 2027 Grammys
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 or language” — widely read as a…
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The 2018 role Robert Englund called his “moment of surrender”
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 and the demanding make-up process made another…
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Live Report: Festival d’été de Québec 2026
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 acts, many… The post Live Report: Festival…
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Spencer LeBoff appointed Head of Revenue at Matt Spetzler’s Pipeline
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 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 as “loud, water thieving, light polluting” and…