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Robbie Akbal drops ‘Osenchi’ EP on Suleiman Records

The 3-track EP includes ‘Everything Is Energy’ as a solo cut, the collaborative title track with REO MATSUMOTO and Mamazu, and its remix by Dachshund

New platform Molodify pioneers access to DAW files from top artists

Producers eager to showcase their DAW files and join the platform can submit their applications during the beta launch period

Deep Dish continue to redefine classics with new takes on ‘Say Hello’

In October, Deep Dish also revisited their 2004 hit ‘Flashdance’, delivering two reinterpretations

Apple Music launches three new radio stations

The live-hosted stations, Apple Music Club, Apple Música Uno and Apple Music Chill, offer exclusive programming from the likes of Jamie xx, FKA twigs, Honey Dijon, Nia Archives, Brian Eno and Becky G

Mixmag MENA and Hence, present ‘Solstice Sessions’ at Dubai’s Monkey Bar Terrace

The December 21 event featuring DOBé, Gloria, Jayesh, Masry, Saade, Mo Ezabyy and Sam & Tonic will unfold on the year’s longest night

Apple Music rolls out Replay 2024 and showcases the year's biggest hits

This year’s Replay offers expanded insights for listeners

Listen to 16-year-old producer Nasso’s latest single, ‘Uma’

With a focus on tribal-infused grooves, evocative melodies and dynamic rhythms, Nasso’s style shows a considerable promise for connecting with dance floors

Music industry workers to lose a quarter of income to AI by 2028, study finds

The “first ever” global study on the impact of AI on music found that revenues of AI services will spike in the next four years

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released from prison after 753 days

Salehi was sentenced to death for “corruption on Earth” before having the ruling overturned in court in June

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Listening to music can help recovery from surgery

Music also reduces stress, according to a new scientific report

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

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

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

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