New documentary looking at life and career of Carl Craig to hit UK cinemas this spring
A new documentary looking at the life and career of Detroit DJ, producer, and label head Carl Craig is set to hit silver screens across the UK and Ireland this spring. DESIRE: The
1,000 artists including New Order, Kate Bush, and Mr. Scruff release silent album in protest of AI law
Over 1,000 artists and music organisations have come together to release a “silent album” protesting against proposed changes to a music copyright law in the UK. The album, tit
Sheffield’s longest-running venue The Leadmill asked to vacate premises following court appeal
Sheffield’s longest-running music venue The Leadmill has been asked to vacate the premises after a lengthy, near three-year-long legal battle. Owners of the property, Electric Gr
Famous Ibiza viewpoint Es Vedrà blocked by locals in bid to curb tourism
Ibiza’s iconic Es Vedrà viewpoints have been blocked by locals in a bid to curb high levels of tourism to the environmentally protected area. Tourists have long visited location
Legendary R&B singer Roberta Flack has died aged 88
Legendary R&B singer Roberta Flack has died aged 88, her representatives have confirmed in a new statement. “We are heartbroken that the glorious Roberta Flack passed aw
UK artists failed to make top 10 bestseller charts in 2024 for first time in 20 years
UK artists failed to appear in the top 10 bestselling albums or singles charts in 2024 for the first time in more than 20 years, according to the International Federation of the Ph
New music on our radar this week: Sully, Mira Bhai, Ezra Collective and many more
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of, announced in the last seven days. Mera Bhai shifts his sound on new single ‘Work Ain’t N
NTS calls for mix submissions to be broadcast on radio
London-based community radio station NTS has made a call for mix submissions to win the chance of being broadcast on the station throughout spring. As part of their Supporter Radio
Festival line-ups you might have missed: Øya Festival, Kappa Futur, Meltdown and more
Little Simz to curate 30th edition of Southbank Centre’s Meltdown Festival Meltdown Festival will return to London’s Southbank Centre this summer, with a line-up curate
Brooklyn’s TBA nightclub is set to close next month
Brooklyn’s TBA nightclub has announced that it will close next month, exactly 12 years since it first opened its doors. The team behind the venue, which is set within a forme
Kasper Marott faints onto mixer during Berghain DJ set: “I caused quite a scene”
Danish DJ and producer Kasper Marott passed out during his performance at Berghain last weekend, he explained to fans on Instagram. “Yesterday, I caused quite a scene by fainting
Carl Cox pulls out of Movement Festival 2025, Jeff Mills announced as replacement
Carl Cox is no longer on the bill for this year’s Movement Festival, postponing his headline set to 2026. Announcing the news on Instagram yesterday, February 20, Cox told fans t
Fundraiser launched to help Boo Williams “become mobile again” after hospitalisation
A fundraiser has been launched to help legendary Chicago DJ Boo Williams “become mobile again” after being hospitalised earlier this month. On February 7, Boo’s family shared
Party featuring Danny Rampling and far-right activist James O’Keefe cancelled last minute by London venue
An event due to go ahead last night (February 19) in London featuring a DJ set from Danny Rampling and far-right activist James O’Keefe was cancelled last minute by venue owners.
New exhibition documenting ‘80s-’90s club culture lands in Liverpool
A new exhibition chronicling Liverpool club culture through the ‘80s and ‘90s has opened up at the city’s Open Eye Gallery. Rave On is described as a celebration of “the le
FISHER and Dom Dolla reportedly paid £1.2 million to play at Saudi-backed golf tournament
FISHER and Dom Dolla were reportedly paid $2.5 million AUD (or £1.2 million) to play at a Saudi-backed golf tournament in Australia this weekend, the Sydney Morning Herald reports
Tresor.West founder praises “very successful” Community Nights with free entry and no headline DJs
Over time, Hegemann hopes to build up cultural understanding and support for dance music in the region, with both headline names and smaller DJs. Having now established it is possi
Liverpool’s Blackstone Street Warehouse under investigation over unauthorised road closures
Liverpool’s Blackstone Street warehouse is reportedly under investigation by local officials over claims it has closed down roads around the venue without permission. Accordi
!K7 Records founder Horst Weidenmüller has died aged 60
The founder of !K7 Records Horst Weidenmüller has died aged 60. !K7 confirmed the news via a post on Linkedin last week (February 10) writing: “After a serious illness, Hors
Mental health fund launched by Universal Music Group and Music Health Alliance
Universal Music Group (UMG) and non-profit healthcare organisation Music Health Alliance have announced the launch of a new mental health fund for music industry professionals. The