News Berkcan Demir to perform at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Azerbaijan afterparty at Baku’s Pasifico The MBFW Azerbaijan programme closes with Berkcan Demir stepping into Pasifico on November 30, Sunday
News Deena Abdelwahed anchors ‘Magec / The Desert’ with striking music and sound design The multidisciplinary stage project continues as the second chapter of Brussels-based Moroccan choreographer Radouan Mriziga’s conceptual journey through mountain, desert and sea
News Radio TNP unveils Archival Resistance as bi-monthly screening series exploring music, film and collective memory The first screening on December 4, which will feature a documentary bridging Palestinian resistance and Japanese solidarity, will be followed by DJ sets from Saja Amro and Karmel Sabri
News DJ Snake explores new horizons on his third album ‘Nomad’ Alongside J Balvin, Stray Kids, Don Toliver, Future and Travis Scott, the album features further appearances by Amadou & Mariam, Damian Marley, Dillon Francis, TRXGGX, Space Laces, Peso Pluma, Bipolar Sunshine, Bantu and The Outlaw
News Spotify rolls out Premium Platinum in markets including Saudi Arabia and the UAE As Spotify tests its updated subscription model, it also acquired the community-driven database platform WhoSampled as part of its new SongDNA feature
News Tiësto returns to his trance roots with ‘Bring Me To Life’ The release lands ahead of Tiësto’s shows at the Great Pyramids of Giza on December 19 and Dubai’s Surf Club on December 20
News INA releases 2025 Best Clubs list with representation from MENA region The list features The Penthouse Dubai in the UAE, Theatro and Babouchka in Morocco, and The Castle Club in Cyprus
News Khyam Allami soundtracks Rand Abou Fakher’s film ‘Why Do I See You In Everything?’ The screenplay was co-written by Qusay Awad, a Syrian multidisciplinary artist and DJ currently based in Berlin
News Beatport Presents IMS Dubai’s 2025 edition is days away with new speakers and events Mixmag’s Nick DeCosemo will speak and moderate panels at the 2025 summit in Dubai
News SoundCloud empowers creators with 100% distribution royalties Among the features offered in the platform’s new all-in-one artist subscription are an on-demand vinyl service, storefronts for artists, and merch integration
News Mor Elian’s debut album ‘Solid Space’ blends ambient and early IDM structures The 11-track album mirrors the internal focus that emerged throughout her pregnancy
News Andre Soueid is on tour across North America, Australia and India Andre Soueid recently teamed up with Ruby K for his latest release, a collaborative single titled ‘Waiting For Me’
News Live music events at Pyramids of Giza could face ban as lawsuit claims structural harm A rights organisation claims that loud music from recent Anyma and Circoloco shows could have a “destabilising” impact on the 4,000-year-old monuments
Features 15 of the best photos from MOGA Festival’s sixth Moroccan edition Held from 1–5 October, the 2025 edition once again brought together electronic music, wellness and cultural exploration along Morocco’s Atlantic coast
News Serkan Temizer expands his sonic landscape with ‘Bayati Shiraz’ The track features vocalist Kenan Bayramli and lands on the Baku-based label mikpro
News Serhan Sabanlar debuts on Habitat Label Group with ‘Viciosa’ The two-track release arrives with an Ozgur Uzar remix
News Brian Eno and Beatie Wolfe send their new album into space tonight The pair's new record ‘Liminal’ will be broadcast into space tonight (October 15) via the historic Holmdel Horn Antenna
News Steyoyoke features Navid Kaya and AliPink on new ‘Ethereal Techno’ compilation Across its 17 tracks, the collection captures a range of melodic and introspective interpretations from artists worldwide
News SAFAR collaborates with Hind Ennaira and Benda Haloy on ‘Janguariye’ Moroccan Gnawa rhythms are paired with vocals and guembri lines delivered by Hind Ennaira
News The sixth Moroccan edition of MOGA Festival arrives in Essaouira this week The festival takes place with OFF days 1–2 October and IN days 3–4–5 October
News Aly & Fila revealed in first names announced for A State of Trance 25th year festival The first wave of artists has been revealed by A State of Trance for its 25th year celebrations in Rotterdam in February 2026
Tech The Demon Box translates everyday objects into distinctive sound signatures Eternal Research’s debut synth is now available for pre-order
News Jimpster to deliver his debut performance in Bahrain on September 26 The event is part of the GoodFellas Invites series, powered by Mixmag MENA, with Immortal, Sam Gino and Sami Dee joining
News Blonde Maze’s ‘Second Sight’ tracks reimagined by Alex Baker and Datskie Alex Baker delivers a fresh take on ‘To Love Again’ as Datskie reinvents ‘Never Dream’
News Boyd Schidt among artists on EvilGroove’s latest compilation Boyd Schidt contributes ‘Nuptial Flight’, standing out as the sole artist on the compilation hailing from the SWANA region
News Sueños de Esperanza marks its ADE comeback with Chris IDH and more The showcase takes place on October 24 at 50:Hertz House and Techno Club with Chris IDH joined by AERES, Hard Reset, Jarell, Okan Evci, Orkun Bozdemir and Soñadora
News Aly Fathalla introduces ‘Alive’ as debut solo album and live project “While Aly & Fila continues stronger than ever, I’m also proud to share my new personal project: Alive.”
News Beatport Presents IMS Dubai 2025 unveils first speakers Recent Mixmag MENA cover stars Nicole Moudaber and Bedouin are among the keynote speakers
