A federal court has sentenced Michael Smith to 18 months in prison for an AI music royalty fraud scheme that allegedly generated more than $8 million through billions of artificial streams. The case exposes vulnerabilities in streaming payouts and raises fresh questions about how platforms can protect legitimate artists as AI-generated music expands.
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Skrillex has issued an apology following his Head Trip 2026 performance in Indio, California, admitting that the set and sound did not meet expectations. The producer took responsibility in a candid post on X as details emerge about the festival’s disrupted schedule, star-studded Sunday lineup and his upcoming music projects.
View More Skrillex Apologizes for Head Trip Set: “No Excuses, Will Take the L”
Fatboy Slim returns to Brighton for two intimate Quarters club nights on October 13 and 14, with all ticket proceeds supporting the Brighton & Hove Albion FC Foundation and its community programmes across Sussex.
View More Fatboy Slim Returns to Brighton’s Club Roots for Two Intimate Shows With a Bigger Purpose
Sara Landry has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against her former managers over the alleged continued use of her name and HEKATE branding. The dispute involves music ownership, distribution rights, and competing legal claims in the US and UK, arriving just days before the hard techno artist releases her second studio album, Divine Intervention.
View More Sara Landry Sues Former Managers Over Her Name and HEKATE Brand in Trademark Dispute
ADE 2026 has completed its landmark 30 Years ADE program, bringing more than 3,600 artists to over 300 venues across Amsterdam from October 21 to 25. Martin Garrix, Jean-Michel Jarre, Armin van Buuren, and hundreds of other artists will join a program spanning clubs, industry events, immersive art, and electronic music history.
View More ADE 2026 Completes Its 30 Years Program With Martin Garrix, Jean-Michel Jarre And 3,600+ Artists
Glastonbury 2027 has sold out in just 42 minutes, despite record ticket prices and a year-long break from the festival. With all three headliners already booked but still secret, anticipation is building ahead of the festival’s return to Worthy Farm in June 2027.
View More Glastonbury 2027 Sells Out In Just 42 Minutes As Ticket Demand Surges
Charlotte De Witte is the new face of G-Star RAW, adding a major fashion collaboration to an already remarkable 2026. From The Resistance and its audiovisual live show to major festival appearances and upcoming KONNECTED events in Ghent, the techno star continues to expand her influence beyond the dancefloor.
View More Charlotte De Witte Expands Her Fashion Presence With G-Star RAW
Avicii’s ‘Stories’ turns 11, offering another chance to revisit one of Tim Bergling’s most ambitious albums. Released in 2015, the record expanded his signature electronic sound with pop, funk, disco, country and rock influences while featuring collaborations with Martin Garrix, Chris Martin, Zac Brown, Alex Ebert and Sandro Cavazza.
View More Avicii’s ‘Stories’ Turns 11: How His Second Album Expanded His Musical Legacy
Mau P takes over Techno House CDA Magazine’s September 2026 Track of the Month with “Just A Little Bit More” — a driving house anthem built around infectious grooves, a memorable vocal hook and pure dancefloor energy. From festival sets to late-night clubs, this is a track made to keep the room moving.
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Oscar Mulero is Techno House CDA Magazine’s Artist of the Month for September 2026. Discover the story of the Spanish techno pioneer, his influence on Madrid’s underground scene, the evolution of Warm Up and PoleGroup, and his new album Between Two Worlds.
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