Amro Zidan drops first single of the year, ‘catch me’

Alexandria-based producer continues to push his familiar experimental approach on his first release of 2026

Martcl and Al Rasta release ‘Sarina سرينة’ on newly launched Doze Records

The accompanying official video moves through chaos while the release explores dark electronic and cinematic hip-hop

Middle Eastern and African music markets show growing global impact in Luminate’s 2025 report

The report uncovers striking insights on Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria and Ghana

lylla shares ‘FUGITIVE’ video shot in Moroccan desert

The video features Farsi subtitles and carries strong Arabian driftcore and Tumblr-era aesthetics

A women-only Ableton Live workshop took place in Cairo

Six women with no prior experience took part in a workshop led by Berlin-based Algerian DJ and producer Acidfinky in collaboration with Dhamma and Maison Sot

1001Tracklists outlines global dance music trends in new annual report

The report maps MENA-related activity involving Tiësto, Aly & Fila, R3HAB and Future Sound of Egypt, alongside contributor data from the United Arab Emirates

FIVE Holdings becomes new owner of Brooklyn Mirage and Avant Gardner

The deal reflects an unprecedented moment for large-scale club ownership in the US through Middle East-based investment

Padre Guilherme, aka the ‘DJ Priest’, highlights dance music’s unifying role at a Beirut club night

The performance faced opposition before the event but concluded peacefully