News Anghami and OSN+ merge to enhance entertainment offerings The recent merger between Anghami and OSN+ aligns with the persistent growth observed in the entertainment industry across the MENA region
News NGO says it will "not accept" proceeds from 'HÖR for Palestine' compilation HEAL Palestine, an NGO working to provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, has insisted it is "not affailiated" with the Berlin-based radio platform
Tech Akai releases new dub siren-inspired "Ring The Alarm" plugin The synth plugin, created in collaboration with AIR Music Tech, allows users to customise their own alarm sounds for that distinctive dancehall sound
News Vinyl Souk celebrates first anniversary in Dubai on April 26 A fusion of music, art and sustainable exchange
News Live music is negatively impacting young people's hearing, new study suggests Nearly 42% of adults between the ages 18-44 have experienced hearing loss at some point in their life, according to new research
Tech New soundsystem emulator lets your hear your track in the club The new plugin can test out how your track would be heard from a range of soundsystems and environments
News Saib continues to ‘Keep On Movin’ with new collaborative single ‘Keep On Movin’ is the second single from Saib’s forthcoming EP, ‘Jazzy Cats’
Features somewhere... launches label arm and announces first EP The Lebanese party brand expands legacy into label realm with their first release
News Sanchez to debut on Circus Recordings with 'Sweet' EP, featuring a Yousef rework The two-track EP will land on April 26
News Hear moktar’s new drum ‘n’ bass slammer, ‘Haraka’ Saad El Soghayar's wedding anthem 'Hatgawez' is reimagined as a high-octane 160 BPM crawler
Features Iconic landscapes of the Arab world are the basis for new music in Billboard Arabia’s latest campaign A sonically majestic way to pay tribute to the land
News Levent Ozbay propels ‘Future Intrusion’ on his latest EP The three-track release includes a remix from MPathy
News At least 29 people killed in Istanbul nightclub blaze The Masquerade nightclub, which is located in the city's Gayrettepe district, had been closed due to renovations
News NDRK and Yacine Dessouki collaborate with Re.You on ‘Lose Myself’ The two-track EP includes a remix from Sean Doron as well
News Jad Halal transports listeners to fantastical realms with ‘1001 Nights’ ‘1001 Nights’ showcases the Beirut producer’s ability to fuse cultural sounds with contemporary dance timbres
News Music sparks shared emotions and physical responses globally “Happy and danceable music was felt in the arms and legs, while tender and sad music was felt in the chest area”
News Adam Beyer, Layton Giordani and Green Velvet remix Sharam's 2006 hit 'Party All The Time' 'Party All The Time' was originally the lead single from Eddie Murphy's 1985 debut album 'How Could It Be'
News Manjam Records launches with Elayn’s debut album, ‘Enhiar’ The nine-track album blends a variety of instruments and rhythms to create a rich sonic palette
News Saudi Arabia's MBC Group invests in Anghami The Saudi Arabian government's investment in the entertainment sector is seen with mixed perceptions globally
News Mahmut Orhan releases debut album, ‘Pangea’ Mahmut Orhan's calendar for this year is set with high-profile gigs at Coachella, Ultra Music Festival and Tomorrowland
News AC55ID: A fresh alternative to Bandcamp with 100% artist profits “Every day is Bandcamp Friday at AC55ID,” declares the CEO of the new music marketplace
News Ravers For Palestine spearhead solidarity with new strike fund amid festival boycotts The initiative aims to support artists boycotting events like SXSW due to political affiliations and military ties
News Tourists travelling to Ibiza without accommodation could be fined £8,000 You must now show proof of accommodation when visiting Spanish regions to avoid hefty fines
Features Mixmag teams up with A|X ARMANI EXCHANGE on new clothing collection The club culture-influenced clothing line features more than 50 styles, including windbreakers, bags, jumpers, and more
News Freedom and resilience theme Bergsonist’s new EP, ‘Exploitation Occident’ The EP reflects on the humanitarian crises afflicting Palestine, Haiti and Sudan
News Techno in Berlin officially added to UNESCO cultural heritage list The move could bring social and economic advantages for clubs in Berlin
News Live music strikes a deeper emotional chord than streamed music When live music plays, the brain listens with heightened emotion