News ARKADYAN and MRGOODALF take to the skies for a world-first hot air balloon B2B live set The video was premiered as the third offering in MRGOODALF’s ‘Ascending Rhythms’ series
News New journal highlights role of nightlife and dance music in cultural resistance Forward / Scratch explores how nightlife and dance music fuel cultural resistance and advocate for Palestinian liberation
Features Franc Fala: ‘My goal is to develop a recognisable style over time, regardless of the genre’ Insights into how Franc Fala combines artistic integrity with a growing global presence
News Chartmetric introduces predictive artist discovery tool analysing data from over 10 million artists The platform integrates signals from millions of artists to reshape talent discovery processes
News Tony Kay releases debut EP, ‘Tirra’ Tony Kay’s debut EP follows this year’s solo single ’Thinking’ and the collaborative track ‘Yeah! (Techno Remix)’ with Luca Testa
News More music released in a single day in 2024 than the entirety of 1989, study shows A past report found that 120,000 tracks are currently added to streaming services each day
News Bedouin culture meets drum 'n' bass in DJ Kaboo’s latest release, ‘Yalla Yalla’ 'Yalla Yalla' preserves the rich musical heritage of the Middle East while reimagining it within a modern framework
News Listening to music can help recovery from surgery Music also reduces stress, according to a new scientific report
News Mahmut Orhan and Colyn to play at IN ACT’s launch parties on November 14-15 IN ACT was born from Dish Dash’s desire to create events that resonate deeply with audiences who share a passion for dance music
News 40 creatives contribute to new Palestinian fundraiser compilation, ‘Soli Tunes’ All donations will be sent to a Palestine-based community studio for composing and recording
News Deian and Cosmicat among artists playing at Saudi Groove Alongside their Saudi Groove gigs, Deian and Cosmicat will appear as speakers at IMS Dubai on November 14-15
Features Maxi Meraki and Mahmut Orhan on reimagining ‘Pangea’ and blending cultures through sound A shared vision of fusing genres brought Maxi Meraki and Mahmut Orhan together in a cross-cultural remix journey
News Women-only DJ workshops from AlphaTheta kick off in MENA at Soho Garden AlphaTheta teams up with Little Pink Book and Dubai Sound Academy to launch MENA’s first-ever Start From Scratch programme, with MIRA and Off Kourse leading hands-on DJ workshops for women in Dubai
Features Amsterdam Dance Event concludes vibrant 29th edition, announces 2025 dates Amsterdam Dance Event’s 30th edition will take place from October 22 to 26, 2025
Features Jenn Getz & Alfie’s guide to Dubai: 10 essential spots Ahead of International Music Summit Dubai, we hit up Jenn Getz & Alfie, to put together a guide to Dubai to check out during summit downtime
News Electronic music fans are the most engaged listeners on Soundcloud, data reveals The streaming platform announced findings that the genre is predicted to make up 22% of all plays in 2024
News A.M.R drops new single on Monstercat, ‘Sealine’ ‘Sealine’ marks the 4th original release of the year by A.M.R
News Soundscool, the new label from Husa & Zeyada, launches with debut single ‘Are We Alive’ The track’s introspective lyrics grapple with concepts of freedom, information wars, capitalism and globalism
News Boogie Box unveils festival line-up for 15th anniversary The festival takes place in Abu Dhabi on November 2, with acts the likes of Adiel, DJ Boring, Hunee, Young Marco and more
News Ben Klock and Fadi Mohem unveil first single from their forthcoming album The album is set to be available on digital and vinyl on November 29
News Nur Jaber drops lead single from final EP, celebrating Lebanese roots as project ends Nur Jaber bids farewell to her current alias with a final EP
News Deep Dish breathe new life into ‘Flashdance’ with brand-new remix Deep Dish will be speaking at the debut edition of IMS Dubai in November
News Multicultural rhythms unite in Dar Disku’s self-titled debut album Rare collaborations and cross-continental recordings define Dar Disku’s debut album
Tech AlphaTheta unveils HDJ-F10 wireless DJ headphones, powered by SonicLink technology The HDJ-F10 is offered as a standalone model or in a complete bundle with the HP-TX01 transmitter
News RSlane reimagines Hamid Baroudi’s classic ‘Caravan to Baghdad’ TC80 and dOP contribute remixes to RSlane’s latest EP
News Groove on the Grass kicks off 12th season on October 19 in Dubai Attendees at Emirates Golf Club can expect performances from ASH, Viken Arman, Jamiie, Fiona Kraft, Rhadoo, Margaret Dygas and more
News Printworks redevelopment cleared with planning approval The NTIA has confirmed that the London nightclub secured planning approval for redevelopment
