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Emily Fox lends her voice to ‘The Logical Song’s new reinterpretation

Produced by Lawstylez and KUOKKA, ‘When We Were Young (The Logical Song)’ is a hypertechno cut that offers a fresh and vibrant take on Supertramp’s 1978 song

Anghami's subscriber numbers swell to 1.73 million, up 17% in Q3 2023

The company also experienced an 8% year-on-year rise in adjusted revenue, amounting to $30 million

SceneNoise launches new record label, NoiseRecords

The label’s debut release is a 13-track VA compilation that traverses a wild tapestry of genres and emerging sounds from the MENA region. Proceedings from the album will go to the Palestine Red Crescent Society

O’Flynn releases powerful reinterpretation of Ahmed Fakroun's 1983 track ‘Soleil Soleil’

Having played his version at his sets for a while now, O’Flynn has finally shared his interpretation of the iconic Arabic funk track

Dark Heart and Be No Rain link up for ‘Visions’

Out now via SIZE Records, ‘Visions’ invites listeners to a world where melody and emotion intersect

Mentrix scores Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown with Gareth Coker

“Much gratitude to my team and every musician involved. You helped me make music that I love; one that honours the Iranian heritage…”

Solidmind blends Afro and organic house in a cultural tapestry with his new EP, ‘Ateshgah’

The 4-track EP is out via SMHQ on all major platforms

byDJBLVD delves into ‘Conversations’ on his new single

The track is enriched with soulful vocal chops, jazzy hooks and catchy melodies, creating an irresistibly vibrant and energetic vibe

Eli Brown and Layton Giordani join forces with OFFAIAH for explosive new single, ‘When I Push’

It plunges listeners into a robust soundscape, characterised by its powerful kick drum and intense rhythm

Anis Hachemi’s ‘Sabor EP’ is a fruitful collaboration with MoBlack and James Stewart

Released by MoBlack Records, the ‘Sabor EP’ is billed as a meeting point between African and Latin music

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AlphaTheta Corporation, owners of Pioneer DJ, announce new brand AlphaTheta

The company promises to continue manufacturing state-of-the-art Pioneer DJ products

Desert Groove by Groove On The Grass returns to RAK on February 2-3

The homegrown music and arts festival takes place at Dune Resort in Ras Al-Khaimah, with acts the likes of Acid Pauli, Omar Souleyman, Viken Arman, Caleesi, Unders and many more

NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to throw an after-hours “techno party”

The "Kennedy Under the Stars event" will include DJs, astronauts and a neon mini-gold course

A list of ways you can aid the humanitarian crisis in Palestine

Find out how you can help those affected by the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, from ways to donate to further reading and information

Hassan Abou Alam’s latest EP ‘Shalfata’ is a bold foray into experimental soundscapes

The EP, reexploring the artist’s affinity for experimental music, includes remixes from 3Phaz, Joaquin Cornejo, TRAKA and ZULI

DJs share their tips for going sober in the rave

Dance music isn't the easiest environment to be sober - but it's totally possible

Mind Against and Dyzen reimagine WhoMadeWho's ‘Children’

The remix is out via WhoMadeWho’s own imprint The Moment

Photographer fined after drone “narrowly missed” Fatboy Slim

Giles Dalby lost control of his drone during the DJs Big Beach Boutique anniversary show in 2022

A ON releases debut single, ‘Will 2 Be’

A ON is Eduardo Noya Schreus’s latest musical persona and he’s back with his debut single under his new alias

Applications open for More Than Music, a 10-week programme for women in music industry

The programme is open to women professionals in the music industry aged 25+ from all countries

Black Coffee receiving medical treatment after “severe travel accident on a flight”

The incident took place en route to a gig in Mar del Plata, Argentina