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  1. Simon Cowell and Jada Pinkett-Smith announce new ‘X-Factor for DJs’ show

    As the X-Factor boss declares that “DJ’s are the new rock stars”, he begins a search for the world’s best players of other people’s music. Read more.

  2. Shem McCauley dies in Bangkok

    Shem McCauley, of 90s progressive house project Slacker, has passed away in Thailand. Read more.

  3. Pan Records showcase this weekend

    Key experimental label PAN Records brings incredible line-up of alternative electronica to Cafe Oto this weekend. Read more.

  4. Justice – On 'N' On ("ruined" by Rick Rubin)

    Rick Rubin’s “ruining” (his words, not ours) of Justice’s new song sounds like old Justice songs, happily. Read more.

  5. Sean "Diddy" Combs to launch cable network

    Serial entrepreneur and rapper teaming with ex-MTV execs to launch music TV channel. Read more.

  6. Cocteau Twins best-of released on vinyl

    ‘Stars and Topsoil: A Collection’ will compile the hits of the influential band. Read more.

  7. YouTube censors Perfume Genius promo

    Internet giant zaps promo shot for “adult theme”, despite decidedly PG-rated content. Read more.

  8. Winston Riley (1946 – 2012)

    Renowned Jamaican musician, reggae producer and record label owner dies. Read more.

  9. Grimes tours Europe

    Great Canadian electronic singer-songwriter to cross the pond in May. Read more.

  10. Mickey Mouse x Joy Division t-shirt out now

    Shock and outrage as iconic post-punk album cover is appropriated, with somewhat wonderful panache, by Disney. Read more.

  11. As two more music-sharing sites are taken down, who will be next?

    As Filesonic and Fileserve go the way of Megaupload, music fans look at their screens and wonder if our beloved Soundcloud may be next. Read more.

  12. Pitchfork reviewed

    n+1 on the rise of the influential music website, the meaning of the perfect 10.0, comfortable indie, and what it means for music journalism, on and offline. Read more.

  13. Field Day 2012 annonces Blood Orange, Julia Holter, Koreless, Kindness, Liars etc

    Valeria Cherchi

    Summer east London festival announces new names. Read more.

  14. Teeth and Desto launch new label Signal Life, release first single

    Helsinki bass producers to drop a 12”, forthcoming on their own brand new Signal Life label. Read more.

  15. Maria Minerva to headline gig at the Royal Albert Hall

    Maria Minerva

    Estonian singer will top a bill of underground pop in the celebrated venue’s Elgar Room. Read more.

  16. Lone announces new album on R&S

    Happy house maker preps ‘Galaxy Garden’ for good dance label. Read more.

  17. Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom found in safe room with shotgun by NZ cops

    Kim Dotcom in happier times

    Mansion German programmer and owner of massive alleged copyright infringer raided by helicopters. Read more.

  18. Etta James (1938 - 2012)

    One of soul, jazz and rock’s greatest voices succumbs to leukaemia. Read more.

  19. Jamie xx's Radiohead remix to get white label release

    The xx producer’s upfront third Radiohead remix is being cut to wax in what looks set to be the first in a collectable new series. Read more.

  20. Unsound New York – dates and artists revealed

    Exceptional Polish festival hosts creme de la avant garde creme in New York, with Hieroglyphic Being, Hype Williams, Ital, Sun Araw and Demdike Stare all confirmed for April date. Read more.