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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 14h
Mikita Skye has released a new track, ‘Kavaal’
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Mikita Skye explores spiralling grooves on new track ‘Kavaal’
She previously appeared with ‘Jazz Asscit’ as the opening track on Peachpuff’s ‘Don’t Touch My Swing’ VA compilation this year
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Jast has unveiled two new remixes, reworking Myriam Fares’ 'Aman' alongside Jordanian producer Ahmed Romel and taking on EMEL’s 'Holm' for a separate remix
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Jast unveils remixes of Myriam Fares’ ‘Aman’ and EMEL’s ‘Holm’
Jast joins forces with Ahmed Romel on ‘Aman’ while taking on EMEL’s 'Holm' for a separate remix
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Bilad El-Sham Collective has released ‘Syrian Cypher 2 (963)’, bringing together 12 rappers from different generations of Syria’s hip-hop scene on a single track
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12 Syrian rappers come together for seven-minute ‘Syrian Cypher 2 (963)’
Bilad El-Sham Collective brings established and emerging voices from Syria’s hip-hop scene together on the same track
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Thoom has released her latest album, 'Everyday, Everything Is At Stake', a nine-track record created between Lebanon and Los Angeles
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Thoom frames new album around what she describes as “the immigrant mentality”
Executive-produced by 100 gecs’ Dylan Brady, ‘Everyday, Everything Is At Stake’ spans nine tracks and includes the previously released singles ‘December Forever’ and ‘Towards the Sky’
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
BEONIX Festival has announced the stage partners for its 2026 edition, which takes place at ETKO in Limassol from September 25-27
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BEONIX Festival announces stage partners for 2026 edition
Ibiza Global Radio, Desert Sound, Franky Wah & Friends, HÖR and LEGGO join the festival’s three-day programme from September 25 to 27
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Habibi Funk has unearthed ‘Pieces of a Dream’, a previously unreleased album recorded by Palestinian-Jordanian and Iraqi group Nechazz in a small eight-track home studio in Amman between 1988 and 1989
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Previously unheard Nechazz album recorded in late-1980s Amman arrives via Habibi Funk
The archival album, titled ‘Pieces of a Dream’, showcases smooth harmonies, synthesisers and polished pop arrangements shaped by R&B, jazz and city pop influences
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
SoundCloud is rolling out a new feature that will allow artists to sell their music directly to fans, with the platform taking no commission from sales
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SoundCloud to introduce zero-commission music sales for artists
The company plans to expand the direct sales feature to more artists following the initial beta phase
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Lebanon-based artists Jool and Jorg have joined forces under a new alias, Unexpected Context
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Jool and Jorg launch Unexpected Context with debut EP
The three-track release moves across house, techno, electro and broken rhythms while keeping its sound deliberately unpredictable
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A new app has launched allowing users to rate DJ sets, festivals, live shows and more after a night out
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New app Seen Live lets users rate DJ sets and live shows
Users can search for club nights and gigs, rate performances and share photos and videos from the events they attend
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Beatport has updated its Content Guidelines to prohibit fully or majority AI-generated music from its platform
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Beatport will no longer accept fully AI-generated music
“While new production techniques have driven electronic music forward since the beginning, there is a difference between a tool that assists human creation and a system that replaces it entirely. Beat...
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Dr Koul and Inztrow have released the “Gaza Orchestra” EP, a four-track project that continues their efforts to centre the Palestinian struggle and raise funds for civilian relief
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Dr Koul & Inztrow extend their Palestinian solidarity project with ‘Gaza Orchestra’ EP
The four-track EP brings together Palestinian-rooted samples and guest contributions, with profits supporting The Sameer Project
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Anyma has broken his silence over the cancellation of his forthcoming Istanbul show, rejecting the religious and political interpretations attributed to his visual work and saying he intends to appeal the decision
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Anyma speaks out after Istanbul show cancellation and challenges claims over his visual work
“I hope we can come back and finish the story in Istanbul together”
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
IFPI has introduced new global principles governing whether music created using generative AI can qualify for official charts, including The Official MENA Chart
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IFPI sets new principles for AI-generated music to qualify for official charts
The rollout includes The Official MENA Charts, covering Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the UAE, among other regions
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Anghami co-founder Eddy Maroun has launched IPNation, a UAE-based investment platform focused exclusively on Arabic music catalogues and entertainment IP
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Anghami co-founder Eddy Maroun launches IPNation to invest $100 million in Arabic music and entertainment IP
With initial investment from Influence Media Partners, IPNation plans to acquire, develop and grow Arabic music catalogues and entertainment IP across MENA
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
ASLN, Tamar Reili and Hello Vera have released their cover of Nancy Ajram’s 2004 hit ‘Aah W Noss’
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ASLN, Tamar Reili and Hello Vera cover Nancy Ajram’s 2004 hit ‘Aah W Noss’
The trio revisit the title track from Nancy Ajram’s fourth studio album, originally written by Ayman Bahgat Amar and composed by Tarek Madkour
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Dutch-Moroccan DJ and producer R3HAB has released his third studio album, 'Dream inside a dream…', describing it as his most personal and introspective project to date
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R3HAB channels his most introspective work yet on third studio album, ‘Dream inside a dream…’
​The Dutch-Moroccan producer’s third studio album arrives after a staggered rollout that saw nine tracks released before the full record landed
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Beirut-based composer, sound designer and experimental producer Jad Atoui has released ‘It Will Take Forever’, a six-track album developed through live modular synthesis performances over two years
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Jad Atoui releases ‘It Will Take Forever’ following two years of live modular experimentation
Created in Beirut during a prolonged period of instability, the six-track album approaches sound as a bodily experience rather than a form of narrative
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Bedouin, MoBlack and Feki Station have delivered a new interpretation of Salif Keita's classic track, ‘Mandjou’
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Bedouin, MoBlack and Feki Station breathe new life into Salif Keita’s ‘Mandjou’
Salif Keita's 1978 classic ‘Mandjou’ was later re-recorded for his acclaimed 1995 album ‘Folon’
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Hard Reset has released a new collaborative single titled ‘Supernature’ with KRCL via Paul van Dyk's Château Bonheur Musique
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Hard Reset links up with KRCL for new collaborative single, ‘Supernature’
'Supernature' marks KRCL's second appearance on Paul van Dyk's Château Bonheur Musique, following his solo single 'The Quest', released last month
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Manuka Honey has teamed up with T.NO for a new collaborative single ‘Sclera’, released via the NAAFI label
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Manuka Honey delivers new collaboration with T.NO via NAAFI
Titled 'Sclera', the pair's new single arrives as a track built around harsh synths and heavy bass
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Zurich Street Parade’s stage management has removed a Palestinian flag that Swiss DJ Jenny Cara had tied to the front of the decks ahead of her set
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Zurich Street Parade stage management removes Palestinian flag during Jenny Cara’s set
The Swiss DJ stopped playing after the flag was removed before taking the stage at Zentralwäscherei later that night, where the venue publicly backed her right to political expression
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Big Dope P has released a new six-track EP that brings together influences from Chicago footwork, UK drill, Arabic musical scales and '90s rave
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Big Dope P drops new EP blending Chicago footwork, UK drill, Arabic scales and 90’s rave influences
Opening track ‘Zephyr’ makes its debut alongside the complete EP after five advance singles were released over recent months
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A new platform, Community Radio Index, has launched, giving listeners access to nearly 300 community radio stations from around the world
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New online directory charts 300 community radio stations worldwide
Alongside internationally recognised stations, Community Radio Index shines a light on independent broadcasters from Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, the UAE, Turkiye, Iran, Georgia, Pakistan and be...
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A new cross-platform tool called AudioRoute enables producers to capture internal computer audio with a single keyboard shortcut
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New software streamlines system audio recording via single keyboard shortcut
The cross-platform tool enables producers to record internal computer audio instantly without configuring virtual audio devices
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Portuguese sound artist Artur Pispalhas has unveiled 'mā tmutish (ما تموتش)', the debut album by his el djinn project, bringing together a body of work shaped through years of collaboration with Palestinian voices
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Portuguese sound artist Artur Pispalhas releases debut album ‘mā tmutish’ under el djinn الجن alias
The album features contributions from Dima Mohammed, Nour El Tibi, Omar Hamad, Samano, Serenah Simao, Serene Issa and Shahd Wadi
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
AlphaTheta, the company behind Pioneer DJ, has disclosed a security vulnerability affecting the PRO DJ LINK function in rekordbox and certain CDJ and XDJ models
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AlphaTheta warns of security vulnerability affecting PRO DJ LINK in rekordbox and certain CDJ and XDJ models
The company said it has not confirmed any cases of damage resulting from the vulnerability to date
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Tamara Qaddoumi has shared the official video for 'Seasons', one of the tracks from her 2025 album 'The Murmur'
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Tamara Qaddoumi shares official video for ‘Seasons’
Tamara Qaddoumi is depicted as a monochrome Roman bust in the video for ‘Seasons’, one of the tracks from her 2025 album ‘The Murmur’
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Beirut-based DJ and producer Joseph Kaz has shared new collaborative release 'Dale', teaming up with Los Angeles-based producer Massio for a three-track package
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Joseph Kaz unveils collaborative release ‘Dale’ with Massio
Out now on Pipe & Pochet, ‘Dale’ includes remixes from Alberto Hernandez and Wild Dark
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Authorities in Singapore have reportedly opened an investigation into Massive Attack after the band allegedly displayed a Palestinian flag during a performance in the city-state
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Massive Attack face investigation after alleged pro-Palestine display at Singapore show
Singapore enforces strict regulations on political expression and public speech as part of its efforts to preserve what it describes as “social harmony”
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Demir Yurdabayrak, the producer and live act behind CEAUS, has introduced Epoch, his new alias
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Demir Yurdabayrak, producer behind CEAUS, introduces Epoch alias
The Istanbul artist returns to brostep and bass-driven sounds through his new Epoch project, making its debut with collaborative single 'CRANK' alongside Lektrique
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Hard Reset is set to release a new collaborative single titled ‘Supernature’ with KRCL
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Hard Reset links up with KRCL for new collaborative single, ‘Supernature’
'Supernature', due for release on July 24, marks KRCL's second appearance on Paul van Dyk's Château Bonheur Musique, following his solo single 'The Quest', released last month
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Subb-an has unveiled the latest instalment of his Sub Series with a new four-track EP, ‘Unknown Pleasures’
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Subb-an unveils latest Sub Series release with ‘Unknown Pleasures’ EP
Isis Salam features on ‘Sinking Deeper’ as Subb-an presents another chapter of his Sub Series through four new productions
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Regular collaborators Big Murk and Rknddn have joined forces on their latest collaborative single, 'MAWJOOD'
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Big Murk and Rknddn deliver another collaborative outing with ‘MAWJOOD’
The release builds on the pair’s growing catalogue of collaborations spanning rap, grime and bass music
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Indira Paganotto has teamed up with Dutch-Moroccan vocalist El Karima for her latest single, ‘DREAM’
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Indira Paganotto’s new single ‘DREAM’ features El Karima
‘DREAM’ marks the first collaboration between Indira Paganotto and Dutch-Moroccan vocalist El Karima
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Mustafa Ismaeel has joined the remix package for ELIF’s Marginalia imprint, contributing a new interpretation of 'Hold Forever' from the label’s debut album
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Mustafa Ismaeel debuts on Marginalia with ‘Hold Forever’ remix
Mustafa Ismaeel has also contributed a remix to ‘Ahista’, the new collaborative EP from Lost Boy and Daniyal Shah on his own label Narratives
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Lebanese-Australian producer and DJ Josh Fawaz has topped Australia's National Radio Airplay Chart with his house-infused rework of Madonna's 'Like A Prayer', a track that has prompted allegations of artificial intelligence being used in its production
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Josh Fawaz’s Madonna rework tops Australian radio charts while drawing AI criticism
Critics have cited the track’s missing vocal credits, short running time and production style as reasons for scepticism
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Vexillary (Reza Seirafi) has expanded the world of his latest album 'Digital Suspiria' with the launch of 'Digital Suspiria: The Game', an interactive project that transforms the record into a playable digital experience
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Vexillary has expanded ‘Digital Suspiria’ with album video game
‘Digital Suspiria: The Game’ explores album's cybernetic world across three gameplay modes
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
DJ Haram has teamed up with Bay Area rapper and producer Sha Ray for the collaborative album 'Critical Thot'
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DJ Haram and Sha Ray release collaborative album, ‘Critical Thot’
The nine-track album brings together two artists whose practices meet at the intersection of rap and experimental sounds
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Metttani has unveiled a new standalone release, joining forces with Japanese electronic artist KOPY for the collaborative EP ‘Minuit Treize’
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Metttani unveils collaborative EP ‘Minuit Treize’ with KOPY
The four-track release marks the Tunisian artist’s first standalone project since the 2023 EP ‘Tawātem’
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Paul van Dyk has introduced a new musical alias, Aurien, and launched Château Bonheur Musique, a new record label that opens its catalogue with the debut single ‘Empatia’
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Paul van Dyk introduces new alias Aurien and launches new imprint Château Bonheur Musique
The debut of Aurien is accompanied by inaugural release ‘Empatia’, produced alongside Jab Vix
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
A new music discovery and social networking platform, Corus, has officially launched, positioning itself as an "ad and algorithm-free" alternative to mainstream social media and streaming ecosystems
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New “ad and algorithm-free” social network Corus challenges algorithm-driven status quo in music discovery
Created by Gabe Jacobs, co-founder of the former music discovery app Cymbal, the platform operates without advertising, recommendation algorithms or AI-generated content
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Maher Daniel has shared his first solo release in four years with the arrival of ‘Splinter Time’, a new two-track EP released via Cadence Noire
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Maher Daniel shares first solo release in four years, ‘Splinter Time’
The two-track EP ‘Splinter Time’ marks Maher Daniel’s first solo release since 2022’s ‘Syncussion’, arriving after a period focused on collaborations, remixes and label activity through his imprint, T...
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
AMAS and Frithjof-Martin Grabner have reworked Bach on a new collaborative album, ‘SRDNG x LPZG’
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AMAS and Frithjof-Martin Grabner rework Bach on new collaborative album, ‘SRDNG x LPZG’
The 14-track release places Baroque influences within contemporary minimal, dub techno and ambient structures
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
A security researcher has uncovered a critical vulnerability with the help of Anthropic's AI model Claude Opus 4.7 that could have allowed hackers to generate free tickets for some of the biggest music festivals in the United States
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Claude helped hacker generate free tickets to major music festivals
A security researcher used Claude Opus 4.7 to uncover a vulnerability in a platform serving much of the US festival industry
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
💬 Sueños de Esperanza founder Bugra Baktir reflects on trust, legacy and why Barcelona marks a major milestone in the evolution of his collective
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Sueños de Esperanza is turning a community-driven vision into a global platform
Bugra Baktir reflects on trust, legacy and why Barcelona marks a major milestone in the evolution of Sueños de Esperanza
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Digital music marketplace Juno Download has announced that it will shut down after 20 years in operation
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Juno Download announces closure after 20 years in operation
Since launching in 2006, Juno Download has become a key destination for electronic music listeners searching for new releases
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Tresor Foundation has opened its club-focused education and development programme to international applicants for the first time
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Tresor Foundation opens club management training programme to international applicants
Participation is free of charge, with applications open until 29 June
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Cercle has cancelled its autumn festival in Mexico amid mounting financial difficulties
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Cercle cancels Mexico festival, seeks financial support
The livestream platform, which has previously filmed in locations including Egypt, Jordan and Turkiye, says it is now "in danger" nearly a decade after launching
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Tunisia-based event series Disco Tunez is set to return with the second event of its 2026 summer season
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Disco Tunez continues its 2026 summer season with ‘Live the Summer’
Kasbah, Hamdi Ryder, Sidi Funk, Mogli and Sameur Ha will perform at Flō Gammarth on June 27, Saturday
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Mixmag MENA @mixmagmena.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Nour has launched Aswatna talent agency for Palestinian artists
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Nour launches Aswatna talent agency for Palestinian artists
Alongside artist representation, Aswatna is developing a discovery platform designed to connect artists with curators, festivals and venues
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