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"We need Jungle I’m afraid": 2024 - the year in pop
By Daniel Griffiths published
It's time to take a look back at all the stars, hits, gigs, music and more that have made 2024 such a glittering gem

Grammy Academy to present Lifetime Achievement to Prince and The Clash
By Will Simpson published
Despite Prince and Joe Strummer, er both being dead

New book Dust & Grooves Vol.2 tells the tall tale of the scam records that could make collectors a fortune
By Daniel Griffiths published
Some of today’s most in-demand rare records actually weren’t meant to be bought at all…

Festivals are down… but gigs are through the roof as new figures show how important live performance has become
By Daniel Griffiths published
With streams earning artists pennies, music’s cash increasingly comes from big tours with no shortage of fans willing to pay big money

Is Spotify creating fake artists to flood its editorial playlists?
By Andy Price published
An investigation in a new book sheds light on the alarming rise of dubious real 'artists' peppering Spotify's editorial playlists

Spotify says streams of drum 'n' bass are up 94% over the last three years
By Matt Mullen published
The streaming service has released a mini-documentary, DnB: In for Life, that explores the history of the genre and its impact on the wider music scene

Adele hit with Brazilian injunction to remove song from streaming services
By Will Simpson published
Judge rules that Million Years Ago rips off '90s samba hit

“Major labels are scared – and they should be”: Kate Nash calls for government action to save UK's grassroots scene
By Will Simpson published
She says the UK grassroots scene is “almost at collapse”
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