News Ghassan Chartouni believes MENA music industry has the potential to break into global Top 10 Boosting paid streaming and developing local labels could propel MENA into global Top 10, says Chartouni
News Maxi Meraki remixes Mahmut Orhan’s ‘Pangea’ ‘Pangea’ was originally released on Mahmut Orhan’s debut album, dropped this spring
News “The highest paid DJs decided not to contribute”: DJ revenue-sharing platform Aslice closes down The software was billed as a way to create a “fairer music ecosystem”
News Amsterdam Dance Event announces second wave of DJs for 2024 edition New names added to the line-up include Carl Craig, Jane Fitz, Kerri Chandler, Marcel Dettmann, Moodymann, Palms Trax, and more
News JEME’s ‘Drums & Tribes’ EP fuses family moments with art biennale soundscapes JEME incorporated intimate recordings of his baby girl’s voice and laughter, along with sounds from the Diriyah Biennale
News Liliane Chlela explores sonic storytelling in her latest album The eight-track album ‘Anatomy of a Jerk’ showcases unpredictable rhythms and haunting melodies
News Human Rias, DOBé and Olha unite for Ukraine with release of ‘Guelder Rose’ ‘Guelder Rose’ seeks to raise funds for child victims of war with a stirring musical tribute
News 82% of artists are “concerned” about the use of AI in music, study reveals The report found that many musicians believe they could be at financial risk due to advances in generative AI
Features Snap & Boom builds a sustainable future for DIY artists The UAE platform’s founder Tiéce Edwards spoke on the importance of diversity in music, empowering DIY artists and artist development strategies
News KICA unveils new minimal tech single, ‘2 AM’ The Dubai artist channels late-night inspiration and his electronic icons into his latest release
News BLUMITSU release debut EP ‘The Formula’ The two-tracker marks the first release from the duo, made up of Bluetoof and Jossy Mitsu
Features Franc Fala: ‘For me, music is all about the element of surprise’ One of the creative minds behind this summer's hit track 'Yamore,' Franc Fala, shares the story and inspirations behind his music
News GoodFellas and KNZ collaborate for art-infused event in Bahrain The event will feature performances by Sam Gino, JEME, K.LED, Zone+ and Renad, and visual art by Dana AlHammadi, Mohamed AlAnzoor and Sheikha Mohamed Khalifa
Features The vision behind Hence, Management and its impact on regional talent We sat down with Omar Gamal to discuss the evolution of the scene and his efforts in promoting regional talent