​Sheffield venue The Leadmill denied eviction appeal following years-long legal battle

After years of legal battles, a popular venue in Sheffield is being forced to vacate its premises within 21 days. The Leadmill, a well-known establishment, is calling it the “end of an era” as it prepares to say goodbye to the space it has occupied for so long. Despite appealing the eviction, the venue’s efforts… Continue reading ​Sheffield venue The Leadmill denied eviction appeal following years-long legal battle

Spotify streams of UK artists grew by 28% internationally in 2024

Spotify recently released their annual Loud & Clear report in March, focusing on demystifying how artists earn money through streaming. The report aims to answer questions about who is making money, how much they are making, and how it has changed over time. Following this release, Spotify has shared a series of UK-specific stats and… Continue reading Spotify streams of UK artists grew by 28% internationally in 2024

​Kneecap’s headline Wide Awake performance to go ahead as planned following recent show cancellations

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​Louie Vega to auction off rare items including test pressings, music gear, and more

Renowned DJ Louie Vega is gearing up to auction off a plethora of personal belongings through music platform Wax Poetics later this month. This collection, which is the second installment following a previous auction in April, will include various items such as test pressings and music gear accumulated over Vega’s illustrious 40-year career. Interested bidders… Continue reading ​Louie Vega to auction off rare items including test pressings, music gear, and more

​Take a look at the first photos of Ibiza’s new “hyperclub”, [UNVRS]

A highly anticipated “hyperclub” in Ibiza, named [UNVRS], is set to open its doors later this month. Offering a unique blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, the club has revealed the first photos of its completed exterior. The design boasts traditional Ibizan architecture with whitewashed walls, natural stone, and a distinctive dome structure in the… Continue reading ​Take a look at the first photos of Ibiza’s new “hyperclub”, [UNVRS]

​11 artists pull out of Field Day line-up in boycott of KKR ownership

Brian Eno, Ben UFO and Jyoty sign open letter calling on Field Day to distance itself from KKR On Monday (May 12), a boycott of the festival was announced by groups including Cultural Workers Against Genocide (CWAG), Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), and Queers for Palestine. “We are disappointed… Continue reading ​11 artists pull out of Field Day line-up in boycott of KKR ownership

​SoundCloud denies that it uses AI training on user-uploaded music

SoundCloud has responded to allegations that it utilizes artificial intelligence in training on music uploaded by users. A recent article from Futurism revealed that SoundCloud quietly updated its terms and conditions in February 2024 to permit AI training on content uploaded to the platform, sparking criticism from users. Twitter users expressed their discontent, with one… Continue reading ​SoundCloud denies that it uses AI training on user-uploaded music

​Venice’s ilMuretto unveils summer line-ups featuring Honey Dijon, Mochakk, and more

In preparation for the upcoming summer season of 2025, longtime Venice nightclub ilMuretto has announced its exciting line-up featuring a mix of established international stars and emerging talents. The club, located in Jesolo, has curated a diverse list of over 50 artists for their ‘Break The Silence’ season, which will kick off on June 1st… Continue reading ​Venice’s ilMuretto unveils summer line-ups featuring Honey Dijon, Mochakk, and more

​Michael Bibi raises over €56,000 for charity following surprise Ibiza show

Michael Bibi recently hosted a surprise set at Beachouse Ibiza, where he managed to raise an impressive €56,021 for the Asociación Pitiusa de Ayuda a Afectados de Cáncer charity. The intimate performance, held at the beachside location, saw Bibi collecting donations at the door to support cancer patients in Ibiza and Formentera. Reflecting on the… Continue reading ​Michael Bibi raises over €56,000 for charity following surprise Ibiza show