Reading & Leeds Festival unveil new dance music stage for 2026, The Warehouse
Sets will come from Skepta b2b Prospa, Mall Grab, Omar+, Silva Bumpa and more. Reading & Leeds have unveiled a new stage devoted to dance music, called The Warehouse. The new purpose-built home for electronic music on site will be open at both Reading and Leeds festivals, and will take in sets from acts from […]
BTS debuts at number 1 on the Hot 100
by Charlie Thompson BTS’s new album, “Arirang,” debuts at number one on the Billboard 200, the chart that reports the best-selling albums in the United States each week. “Arirang” is BTS’s seventh album to reach number one in the United States. But BTS also debuted at number one on the Hot 100, the chart that […]
Armin van Buuren reveals plans for debut A State of Trance festival in US
The Dutch artist said he wants it “to be a home for the trance fans”. Armin van Buuren has revealed his plans for a debut US edition of his A State of Trance Festival speaking to DJ Mag backstage at Ultra Music Festival 2026. “It’s my dream to do the festival of A State of […]
Swedish House Mafia announce Ultra Miami 2026 Saturday night takeover
The trio will be joined by Afrojack, Armand Van Helden, Boys Noize, Kelly Lee Owens and MPH Update 25/03/2026: This story has been updated following an official announcement from Swedish House Mafia and Ultra, confirming their Saturday night takeover. Swedish House Mafia will return to Ultra Miami this year with a very special takeover. The trio […]
Jorge Celedón Signs with Fénix Entertainment
The vallenato artist begins a new chapter in his career with a tour that will take him to major venues both in Colombia and abroad. Colombian singer Jorge Celedón announces a new tour that will visit major cities in Colombia and various countries around the world, in a series of concerts that will mark a […]
IFPI: The global music business is worth more than 30 billion
by Carlos Passage Global sales of recorded music grew for the 11th consecutive year in 2025, reaching a record high of $31.7 billion in revenue, according to the IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry). The new figures confirm that streaming remains the industry’s main driver, with approximately $22 billion representing 69.6% of all revenue. […]
The best-selling vinyl records in a week in the “modern era” of the U.S. music industry
By Carlos Passage The Best-Selling Vinyl Records in a Week in the “Modern Era” of the U.S. Music Industry… Harry Styles’ New Album Enters the Chart at #7 The “modern era” began in 1991 when Luminate (formerly Nielsen Music) for Billboard started electronically tracking music sales in the U.S. using barcodes. Before that, record labels […]
The Magic of Guayacán
The orchestra, led by Nino Caicedo and Alexis Lozano and founded 40 years ago, maintains its old-school sound while fusing it with a contemporary feel. Their current hit, “Mala Costumbre,” is the most popular salsa song on Colombian radio this year. Guayacán Orquesta has the most played salsa song so far in 2016 on Colombian […]
Vallenato star Jorge Celedón to Release “La Historia Mia,” a Short Film About His Career
Big news is coming for Jorge Celedón. In a video showcasing his life, he revealed that new projects are on the way that will mark his musical career. One of Colombia’s most important artists, a representative of the vallenato genre, Jorge Celedón, reflects on the path he has built alongside his audience throughout his career, […]
Billboard debuts new dance chart
This chart, produced in partnership with Warm (World Airplay Radio Monitor), tracks over 200 dance radio stations in 30 countries. The first number one on the new chart, “Release The Pressure,” is by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris (42) and British rock band Kasabian. Also featured on the chart is a familiar face to latin american […]
