Octavian accused of physical, verbal and psychological abuse by former partner
Content warning: This article contains information relating to abuse and domestic violence. Octavian has been accused of physical, verbal and psychological abuse by his former par
Association for Electronic Music launches Code of Conduct against sexual harassment and gender discrimination
The Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) has just launched its new Code Of Conduct against sexual harassment and gender discrimination. The document has been developed over th
Korg introduces new DX7-style synth opsix
Korg has introduced a new hardware synth called opsix. The FM synth uses the same form factor as its range of minilogue and monologue synths and promises to make the notoriously di
Multiple women report sexual assault and harassment by Derrick May
A DJ Mag investigation reveals multiple women with reports of sexual assault and harassment against Detroit DJ and producer Derrick May. Please be aware that this report con
Blakk Mantra Release A Brand New Song Titled “Planet Of Sungrown Dreams” Off Recent EP Where There’s Smoke There’s Dope
Blakk Mantra recently released a sublim stoner anthem titled “Planet Of Sungrown Dreams,” off their EP Where There’s Dope There’s Smoke. The song is a magnificent ode to st
Support for 2021 UK music festivals to be discussed by MPs in new inquiry
Support for UK music festivals is set to be discussed by MPs in a new inquiry. After the Digital and Culture Minister, Caroline Dinenage, announced last month that the government
New Beatchain feature, Fan Builder, uses machine learning to help artists build followers
Beatchain have announced a new feature, Fan Builder, that reportedly helps artists build their audience. The distribution, data science, and digital marketing platform’s new
Campaign launched to save 30 UK venues from permanent closure
A campaign has been launched to save 30 venues from permanent closure in the UK. The UK’s Music Venue Trust launched the #saveourvenues campaign back in April, to raise funds and
DJ Mag Best of British Awards 2020: Voting is now open
The nominations have been announced for DJ Mag’s Best Of British awards 2020. This year marks the 14th edition of the awards, our annual celebration of UK talent. Positioned
DJ Mag Partners with Snapchat to present David Guetta in AR
DJ Mag and Snapchat have joined forces to present David Guetta in Augmented Reality (AR), to celebrate his Top 100 DJs win. The innovative partnership with Snapchat, saw us create
Tomorrowland announces virtual New Years Eve festival
Tomorrowland have announced details of their upcoming virtual New Year’s Eve festival. Having teased the announcement with a countdown last week, details about the festival&#
The Bug & Dis Fig share new single, ‘Blue To Black’, from forthcoming Hyperdub album: Listen
The Bug & Dis Fig have a shared a new single from their forthcoming Hyperdub album. The follow-up to lead single ‘You’, ‘Blue to Black’ is the latest tr
Altern 8 share first new track since 1993, ‘Hard Crew’: Listen
Altern 8 have shared their first track since 1993. Comprising main man Mark Archer and, in a live setting, Josh Doherty AKA Posthuman, the influential British rave act has now rel
Live music stocks soar following COVID-19 vaccine breakthrough
Stock prices in the live music industry sharply rose on Monday (November 9) following a breakthrough in the race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. Shortly after Pfizer and BioNTech an
Timedance announces fifth anniversary compilation featuring Batu, Bruce, Ploy, more
Timedance have announced a new compilation to mark their fifth anniversary. ‘Sharpened, Moving’ marks five years of the Bristol imprint, and unites regular faces like f
Ableton announces Live 11 with comping, new devices, more
Ableton has updated its music-making software Live to version 11. The new version features some long-awaited additions, including comping, MPE support, linked tracks, new devices a
DMC World DJ Championships announce dates for virtual 2020 event
The 35th Technics/DMC World DJ Championships has announced its dates for 2020’s virtual edition, with finalists going head-to-head for the crown on 27th November. In Septem
Giggs drops surprise mixtape, ‘Now Or Never’, featuring Dave, Jorja Smith, more
Giggs has dropped a surprise mixtape, ‘Now Or Never’, featuring names like Dave, Jorja Smith, Emeli Sandé, Ghetts, Lil Yachty and Wretch 32. It’s the first full-length
Andrew Weatherall tribute book to be published by legendary UK music zine, Jockey Slut
A book to honour the late-UK music legend Andrew Weatherall is being published through the iconic magazine Jockey Slut. Appropriately titled ‘Andrew Weatherall: A Jockey Slut
Loraine James, GLOR1A and Demigosh are locked for a Spectacular Empire live stream
Loraine James, GLOR1A, and Demigosh are confirmed for a Spectacular Empire live stream as part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, which is being held entirely online this year and ru