Venetian Snares’ Aaron Funk returns with first solo release in 11 years
Canadian producer Aaron Funk – otherwise known under his Venetian Snares alias – has released his first solo single in more than 11 years. ‘Drums’ landed on Tuesday, March
North Macedonian officials order venue closures following deadly nightclub blaze that killed 59 people
North Macedonian officials have reportedly ordered the closure of a number of live music venues across the country following a deadly blaze at a nightclub in Kočani that killed 59
Barbican Music Library celebrates 100 years of Black British music with exhibition
An exhibition celebrating 100 years of Black British music has opened up at the Barbican Music Library. Black Sound London explores a century of Black British music, from the 1919
Liverpool court will donate money seized from criminals to help fund DJ and production workshops
Money confiscated from criminals by Liverpool Crown Court will be donated to a local charity offering DJ and production workshops to young people. According to a report from the Li
Ja Rule says he “won’t be attending” Fyre Festival 2
US rapper Ja Rule has said that he won’t be in attendance at the reboot edition of Fyre Festival, which is proposed to take place this summer in Mexico. Ja Rule, who helped to or
Hackney pub and music venue The Gun has closed, cites rising costs
Beloved London pub and music venue The Gun has announced its indefinite closure, citing rising costs in the hospitality sector. The pub, situated on Well Street in Hackney, announc
Little Simz files $2.2 million lawsuit against her former producer Inflo
Little Simz, real name Simbiatu Ajikawo, has reportedly been embroiled in a legal battle with her former producer Inflo after he failed to repay loans totalling more than $2 millio
Taiki Nulight reworks NERO’s 2010 cult classic ‘Innocence’
Mongolian-British producer Taiki Nulight has unveiled a brand new track reworking NERO’s 2010-released dubstep hit ‘Innocence’. ‘Innocence 2025’ revisits the cult classic
Festival line-ups you might have missed: Up To Date, Butik, Junction 2
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of festival line-ups you might have missed this week Poland’s Up To Date Festival to celebrate 15th anniversary with Sandwell District, Polygonia,
New music on our radar this week: HAAi, Chy Cartier, Florence Sinclair
Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of upcoming music releases that you should take note of SIMONA drops “party girl’ single, ‘PERRA AVENTURERA’, ahead of second album Barcelona
George Clinton sues former business partner in $100 million copyright lawsuit
Legendary Parliament-Funkadelic singer George Clinton has filed a lawsuit against his former business partner Armen Boladian, claiming that he “capitalised” on Clinton’s succ
Chicago’s ARC Music Festival announces 2025 line-up
ARC Music Festival is returning to Chicago’s Union Park across Labor Day Weekend, August 29 to 31, this summer. The 2025 line-up has now been revealed, featuring a stacked bill o
“It’s likely that we’ll have to close in July”: Motion Bristol issues update on its future
Bristol nightclub Motion has issued an update on its future just months after revealing that its lease is set to come to an end in 2025. In November, the club urged for support to
Barry Can’t Swim announces new album ‘Loner’
Barry Can’t Swim is releasing his second album, ‘Loner’, via Ninja Tune on July 11. New single ‘Different’ is out now, a stuttering club track which feels on the brink of
Scotland’s Seabass Vinyl certified as UK’s first carbon neutral vinyl pressing plant
East Lothian vinyl pressing plant Seabass Vinyl has been recognised as the first carbon neutral plant in the UK, Resident Advisor reports. The firm – which opened in October 2023
Brooklyn Mirage implements new safety protocols following 2023 deaths
New York nightclub The Brooklyn Mirage has added new safety protocols after two people were found dead and another was allegedly kidnapped when leaving the venue in 2023. The Bushw
Aphex Twin has put together a 191-track playlist for streetwear brand Supreme
Aphex Twin has curated an “original playlist” for streetwear brand Supreme after teaming up on a collection of clothing. The 191-track playlist, titled ‘Aphex Twin: [mostly m
Hiatus Kaiyote robbed of “thousands of dollars” worth of music equipment in Australia
Hiatus Kaiyote have made an urgent call for information about the whereabouts of their music equipment after being robbed of “tens of thousands of dollars” worth of gear. The M
The xx tease new music, confirm they are back “in the studio”
New music from The xx could be on the way, with the trio having confirmed they have been “in the studio” together. Jamie xx, Romy and Oliver Sim have seemingly reunited
Former Tiësto lawyer who illegally hid $28 million in tax argues Dutch DJ should pay it back
Tiësto’s former attorney will face court this week over $28 million in tax concealed from the IRS using illegal offshore accounts on behalf of the Dutch DJ — with his defe