UK festivals to be covered by £750 million government-backed insurance scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the new scheme late last night (5 August). UK music festivals…

Aaliyah’s full catalogue to be released on streaming services

Much of the late R&B singer’s discography has never been made available on streaming platforms

Joy Orbison is opening a pop-up store in London this month

At 194 Local on Brick Lane

Charli XCX is launching a new podcast

She’ll be joined by special guests such as Caroline Polachek, Mark Ronson and TikTok star Addison Rae

New York venues to require proof of Covid-19 vaccination for entry

“It’s time for people to see vaccination as literally necessary to living a good and full and healthy life”

Chicago house great, Paul Johnson, has died

The pioneering DJ was taken to an intensive care unit after contracting Covid-19

Aphex Twin’s sister is a Minister for Climate Change

She once gifted a former Labour leader an AFX EP

Visa-free touring for UK artists allowed in 19 EU countries

UK musicians don’t need visas or work permits for short-term tours in 19 EU countries, the DCMS confirms

Wild Paths Festival announces full 2021 line-up

The multi-venue Norwich festival returns this October

K-Hand, the ‘First Lady of Detroit’ house and techno, has died

Friends, fans and fellow artists have paid tribute to the Detroit legend. Influential Detroit artist…

Dizzee Rascal has been charged with assault

He’s currently on bail following an incident at a residential address in south London

This new dating app connects users through their love for music

POM is throwing a party with Shanti Celeste this week to coincide with its official launch

Thom Yorke and Björk among singers with biggest vocabularies, new study finds

The likes of Billie Eilish, Lorde and Harry Styles also came out on top

Charli XCX to release new single Good Ones next month

“Get ready to surrender”

The Weeknd wants to work with Arca

Arca has since responded online

A street in New York has officially been named after MF DOOM

The street in Long Beach, New York will now be known as KMD – MF Doom Way