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Optimo's JG Wilkes Reflects on Nearly Three Decades of Club Chaos and Legacy
Ahead of a new mix for Mixmag, Optimo's JG Wilkes talks "melting down" club moments, ditching formulas, and the enduring brilliance of his late partner JD Twitch.
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Youth Music's NextGen Fund Hits £1 Million, With Over Half of Recipients Now Working in Music
UK charity Youth Music has invested £1 million directly into aspiring artists through its NextGen Fund, with 54% of recipients already building careers in music since the scheme launched in 2021.
17 Sept 2026
Suno Admits Using YouTube Audio to Train AI Music Models
AI music firm Suno has acknowledged in a new court filing that it used audio data pulled from YouTube to train its music-generating models.
17 Sept 2026
Festival Lineups Flying Under the Radar: Seismic Dance Event, ADE, and Fabrika
A roundup of festival lineup news from across the dance and electronic music world, spotlighting Seismic Dance Event, ADE, and Fabrika.
17 Sept 2026
CD Sales Surge Nearly 60% in US Amid Physical Music Rebound
US CD sales climbed almost 60% in the first half of 2026, helping push physical music revenues to an estimated $731.5 million.
7 Sept 2026
Disco Pogo Announces Boards of Canada Book Deep Dive
Disco Pogo is preparing a book that takes an in-depth look at the music of Boards of Canada, packed with a timeline, essays and thinkpieces.
7 Sept 2026
Manchester Gains New 450-Cap Club Space, Locker
A new club space called Locker is set to open in Manchester, occupying a room within live music venue New Century.
7 Sept 2026
UK Music Industry Pushes Government to Address EU Export Fee Hike
New EU fees on small packages introduced this summer have sharply raised shipping costs for vinyl and merch, prompting the UK music industry to press the government for action.
7 Sept 2026
DJ Sweet6teen & Gene on Earth Team Up for a B2B Track Selection Ahead of Waterworks Set
Ahead of their joint appearance at London's Waterworks, dj sweet6teen and Gene on Earth have picked out ten favourite tracks tailored for a back-to-back DJ set.
7 Sept 2026
Festival Lineups Flying Under the Radar: No Bounds, Beyond The Music, AVA London
A roundup highlights festival lineups worth a second look, including No Bounds, Beyond The Music, and AVA London.
2 Sept 2026
Hamburg Duo WITH U Bring Friendship and Feeling to the Dancefloor
Hamburg-based DJ duo WITH U, made up of longtime friends Philip and Marlon, are building a sound rooted in rhythm, emotion and genuine connection with dancers.
2 Sept 2026
Win Butler Steps Behind the Decks for a Halloween DJ Set
Arcade Fire frontman Win Butler is reportedly swapping the arena stage for a DJ booth this Halloween, according to a brief report that also touched on Hamburg-based duo WITH U.
2 Sept 2026
Hamburg's WITH U Bring Afro-Tinged Rhythms to the Dancefloor
Hamburg-based DJ duo WITH U, longtime friends Philip and Marlon, are building a sound rooted in rhythm, emotion and dancefloor connection, drawing from Afro-inflected influences.
2 Sept 2026
Peckham Club TOLA Hit by Break-In, Asks Ravers for Patience This Weekend
London venue TOLA has confirmed a burglary at its Peckham premises, with reports that "they got the lot." The club has asked attendees to be patient during this weekend's events.
2 Sept 2026
Hï Ibiza Taps Black Coffee, Skepta for 2026 Season Closer
Hï Ibiza has confirmed Black Coffee and Skepta among the names set to headline its final party of the 2026 season, closing out the year at the Playa d'en Bossa club on October 9.
19 Aug 2026
Study Finds AI Fingerprints in 40% of July's Music Releases
A SubmitHub analysis of over a million tracks found that AI involvement was detected in roughly 40% of music released in July, pointing to how widespread AI tools have become in production.
19 Aug 2026
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