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Scott Forshaw: ‘The key to my career has been consistent dedication every single day’

We caught up with Scott Forshaw to explore his journey from Dubai residencies to international recognition

1001Tracklists reveals key dance music trends in annual report

The report delves into the stats behind 2024’s top DJ sets and most-played electronic tracks

Peachpuff supports Lebanese talent with new anniversary compilation

Mardini, Velvet Velour, T. Jacques, James Andrew, Eli Atala, Farsa and many more unite in Peachpuff’s anniversary release to support Lebanese artists

Ali Farahani unveils 6 remixes for his memory-filled project ‘Mr. Hekayati’

The remix package for ‘Mr. Hekayati’ features contributions from Acid Pauli, ARKADYAN, Ephlum, Namito, Roderic and Sorä

Late-night events are declining globally

Nightlife in the world’s party capitals is increasingly winding down earlier

Bedouin remix Róisín Murphy’s 2007 song ‘Dear Miami’

The duo have brought a fresh organic house vibe to the song, enhancing its depth while retaining the emotive power of the original

+ONE debuts with a groovy start in Dubai’s underground scene

The series began with Honeytrap last Saturday and moves forward with House Party on December 28

Latteo’s ‘Break Skin’ arrives on Toka Musik with remix by Hrag Mikkel

With vocals from D'aria, the track explores lush soundscapes and natural textures

Spotify allegedly filling playlists with “ghost artists”

Harper's Magazine has published a striking report alleging that Spotify's reliance on low-cost, pseudonymous tracks in its playlists is devaluing the contributions of real musicians

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

Anxhela unveils her latest single: ‘Black Hole’

Out now via ORBITAL, ‘Black Hole’ marks the artist’s first release in two years

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 On with Marco Carola to take place at Dubai’s Playa Pacha

December 13 will see Marco Carola going back-to-back with PAWSA, joined by Ale De Tuglie and FABRICE, for another unforgettable night as part of the Pacha Icons series

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