Swedish gang members reportedly using Spotify to launder money

Gang members in Sweden have reportedly been using Spotify to launder money, according to a Swedish newspaper. The publication, Svenska Dagbladet, reported that gang members convert money received from drug deals, robberies, fraud, and assassination missions into Bitcoin, which they then use to acquire fake streams for artists with gang associations. They then collect the …

KOAN Sound Lead Fans to a World Away With Stunning Album, "Led by Ancient Light"

KOAN Sound are embarking on their most ambitious piece of musical storytelling yet with their new album, Led by Ancient Light. It’s been nearly five years since the influential glitch hop and neurofunk duo’s prior effort, Polychrome. And in that time they’ve been very intentional about setting up the mise-en-scène of their latest chapter. The resulting …

Brian May and Roger Taylor announce ‘Queen Extravaganza’ tour line-up

Brian May and Roger Taylor have confirmed the line-up of their ‘official tribute band’ Queen Extravaganza and announced a run of tour dates for 2024. Queen Extravaganza has been touring together for over a decade and features a line-up that was hand-picked by May and Taylor to perform their music. May and Taylor have now …

New Electronic Music Festival to End With Magnificent Fireworks Show Over Tallest Mountain in Japan

Many festivals pull out all the stops to dazzle attendees with fireworks, but few can compare to what Capsule Festival has planned. The organizers of the new Japanese electronic music festival plan to end its first day with a magnificent fireworks show over Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan. The showcase will launch approximately 10,000 rockets and include “shakudama,” a traditional …

RL Grime Drops House, Future Breaks and Garage Mix Inspired by Upcoming Album

An RL Grime mix outside of October? His new album must really be something. The influential producer is currently gearing up for the release of his long-awaited third album, PLAY. Rather than a traditional tracklist, the record will be split into three distinct sections,  “APEX,” “GRID” and “RUSH,” which will each focus on a distinct component …

Skrillex, Flowdan, Fred again.. and More Featured on "NBA 2K24" Soundtrack

The year’s hottest electronic track found its way into one of the biggest games of 2023. Released right at the beginning of 2023 was “Rumble,” the hotly anticipated collaboration between Skrillex, Fred again.. and Flowdan. Since exploding in popularity last year after Fred’s breakout Boiler Room set, it became one of the most-played tracks across …

Sax Superstar Brendan Mills Teams With Elize Kellman On Sax Smash “Not In My Bed”

Brendan Mills and Elize Kellman have teamed up to deliver an electrifying new saxophone house track that is taking the music scene by storm. “Not in My Bed” is a masterpiece that seamlessly blends the soulful melodies of Brendan Mills’ saxophone with the enchanting vocals of Elize Kellman, creating a musical journey that is bound …

Fall Out Boy and Metro Boomin added to performers at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Fall Out Boy and Metro Boomin have been added to the list of performers for next week’s 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. The ceremony will take place at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey on September 12, and will also feature the recently-announced Olivia Rodrigo. Others to perform at the 2023 VMAs will be …

Second Pretty Lights Set to Replace Rainbow Kitten Surprise at 2023 Suwannee Hulaween Festival

Celebrating the festival’s 10-year anniversary, Suwannee Hulaween’s stacked 2023 lineup will now feature a second set from Pretty Lights and his band, who will headline on both Saturday and Sunday. The lineup for the four-day Florida fest originally included a performance by Rainbow Kitten Surprise, the alt-rock band that has since taken a hiatus from touring as a member receives treatment after an …

Metric share new single ‘Who Would You Be For Me’ and announce intimate UK and EU shows

Metric have shared their new single ‘Who Would You Be For Me’ and announced a handful of intimate UK and EU gigs. READ MORE: Metric – ‘Formentera’ review: indie icons approach life’s ups and downs with Balearic bliss ‘Who Would You Be For Me’ is the third single Metric – comprised of frontwoman Emily Haines, guitarist …