New York Senate passes bill to prohibit rappers’ lyrics being used against them in court

The Rap Music on Trial bill would prohibit the use of rappers’ lyrics as evidence against them

Nina Kraviz responds to Clone Records’ allegations of “pro-Putin” views

The Russian DJ has issued a statement about her views on the war in Ukraine

Clone Records cuts ties with Nina Kraviz over alleged “pro-Putin” views

The Rotterdam-based distributor has shared a statement on their decision to no longer work with Nina Kraviz

Watching Trees announces Joy Orbison and Scratchclart for inaugural edition

The new UK festival is a collaboration between Optimo (Espacio) and Ransom Note to celebrate Optimo’s 25 anniversary

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Jamal Edwards to be honoured with Music Industry Trusts Award

The late music mogul, and founder of SB.TV, will be the first posthumous recipient of the award

In the Key of She

New database for women and non-binary producers launched

In the Key of She aims to address the gender imbalance in the music industry and features over 250 women and non-binary electronic artists

Over 100 UK festivals join campaign to tackle sexual violence

The Association for Independent Festivals has shared an updated charter for best practice to address sexual assault and harassment

Binker & Moses, Nia Archives and Nayana IZ to play World Island festival 2022

The multi-venue weekender is set to take place on 3 and 4 June as part of Leeds Jazz Festival

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Call Super, John Talabot and Moxie announced for VËRYL Festival 2022

The techno and house festival takes place near Berlin from 11-14 August

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DJ Priya and Gracie T announce departure from Daytimers collective

The two DJs are leaving the South Asian collective

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Kendrick Lamar announces The Big Steppers tour

K-Dot is set to tour across the US, Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand

Le Guess Who? reveals first artists for 2022 festival

Nia Archives, Mica Levi, Jana Rush and Zebra Katz are amongst the artists set to play the Utrecht festival’s 15th edition

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Kendrick Lamar says he was “confused” when Drake and Kanye made up

K-Dot name drops both Kanye and Drake on the track Father Time, which appears on the new album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers

Portishead’s Beth Gibbons and Duval Timothy feature on Kendrick Lamar’s new album

The rapper’s new double-album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ is out now

Social welfare investigate Die Antwoord over child abuse allegations

The South African duo’s adopted son, Tokkie, has accused Die Antwoord of child abuse and slavery

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FKA twigs to star alongside Bill Skarsgård in The Crow reboot

Directed by Rupert Sanders, the film is set to be a modern reimagining of James O’Barr’s original graphic novel series