Kacey Musgraves’ star-crossed will not be eligible for Best Country Album Grammy

The president of UMG Nashville – Musgraves’ label – has criticised the Recording Academy’s decision

Skinny Pelembe and Black Country, New Road to perform at Climate Music Blowout

Kam-Bu, IDER, Léa Sen and more have also been announced for the all-day event, which takes place at Hackney venue EartH this Sunday (17 October)

Black Country, New Road announce second album Ants From Up There

The follow-up to ‘For the First Time’ lands on 4 February via Ninja Tune

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Kelsey Lu, Brian Eno and Hot Chip confirmed for Cardiff’s Festival of Voice

Max Richter, Ghost Poet, Tricky and Anna Meredith have also been announced

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UK night-time economy lost 86,000 jobs during pandemic

A new report from the NTIA sheds light on the impact of Covid-19 on the UK’s nightlife sector

Eris Drew, Octo Octa and LSDXOXO to play Positive Education Festival 2021

The French festival will host its fifth edition from 9 to 13 November

Clubs in Northern Ireland to reopen from 31 October

Social distancing measures in bars and restaurants will also be lifted at the end of the month

Can announce new live album Live in Brighton 1975, share excerpt

It’s the second in a series of live album releases

Kode9 to release new mixtape on C2C Festival’s label

The Hyperdub boss has also been added to the Stone Island Presents London line-up

Kylie enlists Dua Lipa, Jessie Ware and more for DISCO album reissue

‘DISCO: Guest List Edition’ also features Years & Years, Basement Jaxx and Gloria Gaynor

Sorcery releases Mirrors of Perception EP on vinyl

The release features a remix from Berlin-based producer Kangding Ray

Daytimers and Big Dyke Energy are releasing a charity compilation

‘Celebrating Pride: For the Community, By the Community’ features tracks from India Jordan, Sherelle, Manuka Honey, Riva and more

Gabber Eleganza is throwing a Never Sleep party in London

The likes of Blackhaine, Yazzus and Mark Leckey will play at Colour Factory this Friday (8 October)

Jazzfest Berlin announces 2021 programme

The festival will stage its 58th edition from 4 to 7 November

Helena Hauff, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Skee Mask contribute to new ambient compilation, @0

Ninja Tune founders Coldcut are behind the 29-track compilation, which is slated for release next month

Mitski returns with new single Working for the Knife

The ‘Be the Cowboy’ artist is back with a new track, music video and a UK and European tour announcement