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Meera unveils first single of the year via Crib Records: ‘No Title Yet’

Meera seamlessly blends depth and captivating groove elements in her latest release

Music events cancelled in Iranian city after Imam claims they are "causing droughts"

Local officials in the southwestern city of Abadan have cancelled a number of gigs after a religious leader claimed they were “sinful” and were “angering god”

Emel’s exuberant ‘Lose My Mind’ gets a vibrant Acid Arab remix

‘Lose My Mind’ was first released last year as part of the artist’s fourth album, ‘MRA’

Electronic music market projected to double in worth to $24.5 billion by 2032

According to a forecast from market research firm Wise Guy Reports, house music is worth an estimated $3.5 billion alone

Tony Kay offers sonic tribute to ancient city of ‘Fes’ with new single

‘Fes’ marks his first release of the year

Future Forward Media’s Apple Music DJ mix series continues with Markus Homm

The Germany-based artist delivers the 17th mix in the series

CEO of AI music app Suno criticised over claims most people "don't enjoy" making music

Mikey Shulman has responded to backlash, admitting that he "expressed his thoughts badly" during the interview with 20VC's Mikey Shulman

Armin van Buuren premieres ‘Pillars of Creation’ set on YouTube

Recorded in the breathtaking desert of Ras Al Khaimah in October, the show brings a refined blend of music and immersive experiences

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

A memorable sonic journey on the longest night of the year: ‘Solstice Sessions’

Presented by Mixmag MENA and Hence, the event on December 21 showcased DOBé, Gloria, Jayesh, Masry, Saade b2b Mo Ezabyy and Sam Tonic

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