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@brooklynvegan, @AltPress , @Revolvermag, and Goldmine have experienced significant staff layoffs, raising concerns about the future of independent music journalism.

Parent company @Veeps, in which @LiveNation holds a controlling interest, reportedly terminated most or all of the editorial staff on August 4, with the extent of the layoffs becoming clearer in the days that followed.

Read the full article: https://t.co/p0RJYm5xYj

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Manchester helped shape British club culture, from The Haçienda and Factory Records to acid house and 808 State. In 2026, a new wave of artists, DJs, venues and record shops is redefining the city’s electronic scene.

Read the full feature: https://t.co/hY5LTL7wh3

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AI is already changing the way independent artists make music. 🤖🎵

From generating ideas and creating stems to mastering and streamlining production, AI is giving artists access to tools that can save time and reduce costs.

But the bigger question is:

Where should artists draw the line?

We've explored how independent musicians are using AI in 2026, and why many are still keeping songwriting, performance, creativity and artistic identity firmly human.

Read the full article HERE: https://t.co/VeT57GFxNV

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@TheAvalanches are set to return with their first studio album in six years. Titled 'No Bad Memories', the 31-track record will arrive on October 16, 2026, via Modular Recordings, marking the Australian group’s first full-length release since 2020’s 'We Will Always Love You'.

Read the full article: https://t.co/Q0eUfwRFZb

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PLAYY. Music’s Weekly Highlights 🎧

This week, PLAYY. Music highlights @jordanartsmusic, the South African-born electronic producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist bringing his genre-fluid sound to dancefloors around the world. With today’s release of ‘You Never Know’ alongside @ZakesBantwiniSA on @Anjunadeep, and performances alongside Black Coffee, ARTBAT, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, and more, Jordan Arts continues to carve out his own path through electronic music.

At PLAYY. Music, we give artists, labels, and creators the tools to grow, monetize, and build real momentum. Sell music, sample packs, subscriptions, tickets, and more, while connecting directly with media, DJs, tastemakers, labels, and industry professionals through our PROMO HUB.

One ecosystem built to help creators promote, earn, and scale.

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@AmbientChurch is expanding its long-running deep-listening series into a full-scale festival this September, announcing the inaugural edition of MEZAME, taking place from September 25 to 27, 2026.

Read the full article: https://t.co/NoKPju8Uwx

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Montreal producer and DJ @jacquesgreene has announced his third solo studio album, jg, marking his first solo full-length in seven years. The 11-track record is set for release on October 16 via LUCKYME®, with Greene introducing the project alongside its bass-heavy new single, ‘Presence’.

Read the full article: https://t.co/QAgLVICFjK

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Thomas Bangalter, the French musician and former @daftpunk member, has spoken out about artificial intelligence, saying he is “not really interested” in using AI as part of the creative process.

Read the full article: https://t.co/MlI3DNczC6

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The controversy surrounding Los Angeles rapper @fenix_flexin's viral single "Rubberz" has become the clearest indication yet that AI-generated music may have already entered the mainstream, whether audiences realise it or not. With the track climbing the Billboard Hot 100 while facing persistent allegations that it was created using generative AI, the debate has shifted from whether AI music is coming to how much of it is already here.

Read the full feature: https://t.co/97XAQcuRlC

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@brianeno's landmark ambient album Ambient 1: Music for Airports will be performed live at Manchester Airport next month, bringing one of electronic music's most influential works to the setting that inspired its creation.

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More streams don't always mean a sustainable music career. 🎵

The artists building long-term success understand that fans are more valuable than followers. Streams create discovery, but genuine supporters buy tickets, stream every release, purchase merch, join communities, and stick with you for years.

If you're an independent artist, ask yourself this:

Are you building an audience... or just chasing numbers?

Read the full article HERE: https://t.co/h2x3U8sqMm

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DJ Saint M. Seagull explores the intersection of electronic music and sacred musical tradition on his latest release, ‘Hallelujah,’ a two-track project that pairs an uplifting original composition with the darker, immersive ‘Hallelujah (Enigmatic Techno Remix).’

Read the full article: https://t.co/8M3pSzZnBT

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Spring Tube Records has spent more than 15 years championing emotional, melodic electronic music, building a reputation for quality over trends and supporting artists from around the world across deep house, progressive house, organic house, melodic techno, and liquid drum & bass.

We caught up with Sergey Slang, owner and A&R of @springtube, to discuss the label's journey, its artist-first philosophy, the evolution of the music industry, and why staying true to your sound is more important than ever.

Read the full interview HERE: https://t.co/l56aRJvwWN

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Birmingham's electronic music community has gained a new home with the opening of 3 Phase Records, an independent record store dedicated exclusively to dance music.

Read the full article: https://t.co/4caFmT46WX

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@si_bonobo has unveiled his latest single, “Always on Your Side“, a soulful collaboration with acclaimed British singer-songwriter Joy Crookes, offering another glimpse into his forthcoming album Distance in Static, which arrives on 11 September via @ninjatune.

Read the full article: https://t.co/amIPD4lI49

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EarthLife’s music balances technical precision and emotional instinct. Over the past decade, Italian producers and multi-instrumentalists Luca Garzione and Luigi R. Gargano have refined a sound blurring melodic house, techno, and live performance. Infused with classical piano foundations, their textured compositions prioritise narrative and atmosphere over standard club formulas. We caught up with them to discuss their evolving sound, creative partnership, and commitment to transcending genre conventions.

Read the full interview: https://t.co/1o4b8qTI1H

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From the fractured industrial landscapes of Xen and Mutant to the sprawling Kick series, @arca1000000 has consistently treated genre less as a framework than as something to dismantle and reconstruct. On XXXXX, her first full-length album in five years, she pushes that philosophy further, delivering a record that feels less like a collection of songs and more like an organism in constant mutation.

Read the full review: https://t.co/qVMNixc5iH

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North Shields grassroots venue Are You Affiliated (AYA) has unveiled a new initiative designed to help the next generation of independent music promoters, offering a year-long package of mentorship, free venue access and industry support.

Read the full article: https://t.co/Yem1JD4iv7

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PLAYY. Music’s Weekly Highlights 🎧

This week, PLAYY. Music highlights @lifeonplanetsss, the genre-blending singer-songwriter fusing hip-hop, R&B, soul, and house into unforgettable dancefloor experiences. From Baltimore’s underground warehouse scene to acclaimed labels including Defected, No Art, Soul Clap Records, and Classic, Life on Planets continues to captivate audiences with his soulful vocals, infectious grooves, and hybrid live performances.

At PLAYY. Music, we give artists, labels, and creators the tools to grow, monetize, and build real momentum. Sell music, sample packs, subscriptions, tickets, and more, while connecting directly with media, DJs, tastemakers, labels, and industry professionals through our PROMO HUB.

One ecosystem built to help creators promote, earn, and scale.

Catch the full interview HERE: https://t.co/VKqBJXTAJu

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