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MOGA Festival returns to Essaouira with Bedouin, Bonobo, DJ Tennis and more

The 2025 edition will feature a two-part format with OFF events in and around Essaouira’s historic centre followed by IN programming at the Hôtel Le Golf d’Essaouira & Spa

Fire breaks out at Tomorrowland’s main stage ahead of festival opening

Just ahead of Tomorrowland 2025's opening, fire breaks out on the main stage as emergency services work to contain it

SoundCloud partners with elasticStage to make vinyl releases easier for independent artists

Artist Pro subscribers can now join the waitlist with no upfront costs or minimum order requirements

‘Hey Habibi’ arrives as lead single from Etaf’s debut album alongside music video

Etaf reflects on gender, body image and cultural identity in their latest track

Alok drops ‘Fury (Siuuu)’ as Ronaldo joins Fatal Fury universe

Alok soundtracks Ronaldo’s in-game journey with a high-impact big-room track

Amsterdam Dance Event announces first artists for 2025

More than 250 artists have been confirmed, including Boys Noize, Dish Dash, Fafi Abdel Nour, Guy J, Guy Mantzur, Nene H and Sedef Adasï

Drum-led energy drives 3Phaz’s new offering on ‘SIIIX, Vol.2’

Released by Brussels-based Maloca Records, the six-track compilation also features Rrose, Uwalmassa, Zoë Mc Pherson, Ale Hop and Grischa Lichtenberger

Sixsixsevenfortyseven drop debut LP: ‘Wounded Dogs’

The 10-track LP is out now through YOUTH, with both digital and vinyl formats available

Bergsonist leads new Air Texture compilation focused on Moroccan talent

“This feels like a full-circle moment” reflects Bergsonist, recalling her time in Casablanca

CEAUS: “Seeing people vibing with you from all kinds of different cultures or social circles is just amazing”

CEAUS steps into a broader spotlight through his Armada Music debut EP, ‘Another Light’

DJ Snake to take over Bootshaus on June 27

The Cologne venue continues its run of major bookings with a headline show from DJ Snake

Unapologetic and unstoppable, Nicole Moudaber sets her own pace

Nicole Moudaber stars on the first cover of Mixmag Middle East & North Africa

Mera Bhai releases first single from forthcoming EP

‘Friday Night’ offers the first glimpse into Mera Bhai’s new EP, ‘Now I Need You’

Sama’ Abdulhadi drops Sónar appearance citing ongoing concerns

“I cannot and will not be associated with festivals or institutions backed by KKR which means I will not be performing at Sónar Festival this Friday”

Mia Koden keeps things in motion with her new EP

Adding to the vibe, the artist gives a glimpse into her past with the EP’s artwork, a charming throwback to her 10th birthday

TRQ premieres his exclusive DJ set on YouTube

The Kuwaiti DJ showcases original productions from the world’s largest wooden boat

Berghain’s label Ostgut Ton is back after four years of silence

The new compilation features tracks from artists of the MENA-T diaspora such as Azu Tiwaline, Cinna Peyghamy, Fadi Mohem, Altinbas and JakoJako

Sama’ Abdulhadi shares statement on upcoming Sónar performance

“I need more time to process, listen, and find clarity on where I stand”

Tice Cin unveils debut mixtape with self-directed short film

The mixtape and short film serve as an audio-visual companion to her acclaimed debut novel Keeping the House

Sónar claims it will never send "a single Euro" to KKR in new statement

The Barcelona-based festival has been the subject of boycott calls over concerns around the investments of KKR, the parent company of its owner Superstruct

Paso Doble blends tradition and technology into a distinct sonic narrative

GĒNĒTIC, his upcoming record label and multimedia project, is set to explore the human condition through sonic and visual narratives