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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

European festivals Sónar and DGTL release statements on KKR ties

The festivals shared statements on Instagram yesterday, May 19

Ashley Wallbridge brings back ’90s trance energy with ‘Eivissa’

‘Eivissa’ continues the momentum behind his freshly launched imprint, Embrace The Journey

More than 70 artists call on Sónar to distance itself from KKR’s “complicit investments”

The festival has said that it “respects the freedom of expression of its artists”

DJ Snake reimagines Phil Collins classic ‘Another Day in Paradise’ on new single

The French-Algerian producer’s new version of the 1989 classic features Bipolar Sunshine on vocals

PARAMIDA releases first EP in three years, ‘Devil's Destination’

The four-track release features two new solo productions, a collaborative reinterpretation of a rare 2000s tech house track alongside E-Talking, and a remix by veteran producer Mathew Jonson

Caprices Morocco 2025 cancelled following security incident at Umbramur Festival in Marrakech

“Following a major security incident at another electronic music event in Marrakech last weekend, the local authorities have decided to cancel all similar events until further notice, including ours,” the Caprices Morocco team stated in a public update

The dream of hope: Sueños de Esperanza

“My greatest joy in life is curating, shaping and organising musical experiences”

Yasin Hazim pays homage to Detroit house and cultural heritage in new track, ‘Let’s Stay With It’

‘Let’s Stay With It’ leads the way for his forthcoming namesake EP

PROD BY MCD and BENAV deliver pulsing anthem of freedom with new single, ‘Give Me More’

Haunting vocal fragments and aggressive synths drive the track’s emotional core

61% of emerging DJs feel “social media numbers matter more than musical skill”

The findings of a new survey conducted by the Pete Tong DJ Academy were revealed at IMS

Electronic music industry grew to $12.9 billion last year, according to IMS Business Report 2025

The report found that live music revenues have risen to double their pre-COVID level, despite widespread venue closures

Sandy Rivera, Aruhtra and Deeprule unveil collaborative new single, ‘My Rose’

ANNABELLA lends her vocals to ‘My Rose’ offering a distinctive and atmospheric layer

Carlita: ‘17-year-old us from Casablanca and Istanbul would never imagine this moment’

The pair revisited Boston to inspire Harvard students and energised the Spee Club with their set

Zamna heads to North Cyprus for landmark debut event on May 10

Chris Avantgarde, Mahmut Orhan, Sparrow & Barbossa, Abstraal and Duvas are set to perform at Zamna North Cyprus next month