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BEN TURNER
Co-Founder, International Music Summit
Pete Tong's Essential New Tune
How Ya Feelin'
L.P. Rhythm
Lost Property
out now
Comment
"It comes from a young man from Sunderland, and I first had him on the show back at the very start of 2025 when he previewed the massive 'Versatile'. He's also launching his own Imprint Lost Property. It's already getting serious support from the likes of Chris Stussy, Carlita, Prospa and Josh Baker to name a few. He had a massive Creamfields last weekend. I caught the end of that. This man is elevating all round. This week's ENT 'How Ya Feelin'' from L.P. Rhythm." 
This week's featured Essential New Tune was featured in last week’s Friday show on BBC Radio 1. Listen again and forward to 30.46 here. 
Contact
Label: Michael, Lost Property 
Management: Joe O'Leary, Continuous
Publishing: Copyright Control
Radio: Christian Nockall, Your Army 
Club: James Pitt, Your Army 
Live Agents: Dre Court, WME 
08 Sep 2026
Business
  • BMG and Concord announced the successful completion of their combination. (RotD) 
News and Features
  • UK Music and AIM are urging the government to act on the new fees damaging UK music exports to the EU. (UKMusic) 
    There are some signs that the EU is looking to amend the rules. (FirstFloor - scroll down)
  • The US government has sided with OpenAI on the issue of training LLMs on copyrighted material. (DMN) This new Trump administration brief is not a ruling, as the case is being tried in court, and the authors of the brief do not have jurisdiction. 
  • Udio has fired back against Sony Music’s supersized copyright suit – including by doubling down on its fair use argument and by accusing the major of engaging “in anticompetitive activities that extend an unlawful monopoly over the production and commercialization of music.” (DMN) 
  • A German court has ruled that hip-hop producer Moses Pelham's use of a two-second Kraftwerk sample can be classed as a "pastiche," meaning it doesn't require the original rights holders' permission. (RA) 
  • Bloop Groop to team up with Arturia for Culture Night events at The Digital Hub in Dublin on 18 September. (909Originals) 
  • Applications for the next round of Help Musicians and DJ Mag’s Electronic Music Award are now open. (DJMag) 
Brand Partnerships
  • Armin van Buuren and Laidback Luke partner with ‘Responsible’ AI music company Moises. (Billboard) 
  • UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle and Outernet London announced a new partnership that will transform how visitors can experience music across London’s Denmark Street, combining live performances, nightlife, hospitality, and immersive entertainment. (RotD) 
Digital
  • un:hurd Music launched a rebranded and fully upgraded version of its platform for independent artists. (RotD) 
  • Ticketmaster has launched its new app, with personalisation at its core. (LN) 
  • Streams of Elderbrook and Bob Moses' track 'Inner Light' surge by over 1,000% after ‘GTA 6’ moment. (EDM) 
Live
  • EXIT's two festivals in Montenegro attracted 150,000 attendees. (AAA) 
  • Marco Carola, CamelPhat and Gordo have been added to Zamna Festival in Egypt this November. (EDMTunes) 
  • Utrecht festival Le Guess Who? unveils full lineup for 2026 edition. (RA) 
  • Two people have been reported dead at this year’s Burning Man festival. (DJMag)
Comment, Opinion and Analysis
  • RIAA reported wholesale recorded music revenues in the US grew 6.9% year-on-year to $6bn in the first half of 2026. (RotD) Streaming accounted for 82% of the total, up 4.7%. Within that, paid subscriptions reached $3.4bn, up 6.4%, while free streaming reached $900m, up 3.7%. Physical formats were up 25.9% overall, with CD revenues up 58.6%, along with vinyl’s 17.7% rise. Sync licensing rose 18.2% to $232m.
  • The Dead Internet Theory: What happens to the music business when the artists, songs, fans, comments, streams and conversations can all be artificial? (Substack - Austin Daboh)   
  • The analogue revival: Why Gen Z consumers are going back to older tech. (Midia - Hanna Kahlert)  
  • The cost of complexity in serving superfans. (Midia - Kriss Thakrar) 
  • Why music's next discovery engine might be radio. (Midia - Laura Fisher) 
Tech
  • Denon DJ announces four-channel all-in-one unit, PRIME 4 G2. (DJMag) 
  • Amnesia Ibiza has teamed up with Loop Earplugs for a 50th anniversary edition. (DJMag) 
Beatport
  • Enter CRSSD Festival’s demo & mix contest to play CRSSD After Dark (Beatportal)
  • UK garage & house dominate TikTok’s UK Songs of the Summer 2026 (Beatportal)
  • Denon DJ launches PRIME 4 G2 Standalone DJ System (Beatportal)
  • Beatport Landed drops into Melbourne’s Clubs, Bush Doofs and DIY Raves (Beatportal)
  • Playlist of the Week: AC Slater (Beatportal)
  • Tommy Phillips’ “Sun Is Shining (Lovelee Dae)” Hits Beatport #1 [Q&A] (Beatportal)
Clubs
  • St Paul's Cathedral has signed a four-year deal with the London nightclub Fabric to stage music events inside the building. (BBC) 
  • A new 450-capacity club, called Locker, is to open in Manchester. (Mixmag) 
  • London club Colour Factory unveils fifth anniversary party with FAUZIA, DJ Fucci and Roska. (RA) 
  • BASEMENT, the New York techno club, has banned smart glasses. (RA) 
  • New club Glimmer to open in Hamburg's Oberhafen cultural quarter. (RA) 
  • Berlin club Renate is christening its 19th anniversary with a 66-hour non-stop party on 11 September. (DJMag) 
  • Ibiza:
    Amnesia Ibiza has teamed up with Loop Earplugs for a 50th anniversary edition. (DJMag) 
Deals
  • Kaskade has signed a partnership with Pacific Music Group in Asia. (Variety) 
  • Eric Prydz has signed with management company Three Six Zero. (EDMTunes) 
Streams & Podcasts
  • RA.1055 Grace Dahl (RA) 
  • Riria live from DJ Mag HQ (DJMag) 
  • Harriet Jaxxon | Boiler Room: London (Boiler Room) 
  • Riordan | Boiler Room: London (Boiler Room) 
  • Don Diablo live at DJ Mag HQ (DJMag) 
  • Overmono - Live at Old Royal Naval College, London. August 2026 (Overmono) 
  • Hot Since 82 | Mixmag Lab London (Mixmag) 
Artist and Music Features
  • Industry Insider: An interview with Amsterdam Dance Event’s Managing Director, Jan-Willem van de Ven. (Mixmag) 
  • The future of the music business is not human vs. machine. It's artists and pros building careers around automating tasks that were never worth their time. (Hypebot)  
  • The quiet death of playlist chasing. (DMN)  
  • The EU AI Act helps identify synthetic content. It cannot tell us whether the voice behind it was authorised. (Forms&Shapes) 
  • Why artists are getting serious about protecting unreleased work. (Ilustrate) 
  • How to pitch independent Spotify playlist curators using intentional research, personal outreach, and authentic relationships, to reach new listeners. (Hypebot) 
  • 20 Questions with Krewella: After leaving music for two years, the duo returns with a new album. (Billboard) 
  • Ricardo Villalobos: Slipping Through Time (RA) 
  • Breaking the cycle: Bonobo’s evolution is entering a new phase. (Mixmag) 
  • The Rebirth Of UK Garage: How Southpoint Records built an empire on authenticity. (EDMTunes) 
  • Manumission: the return of Ibiza’s naughtiest, most notorious club event. (DJMag) 
  • “Ibiza is in Our DNA”: Melon Bomb reflect on 10 years of community, roots, and dancefloor. (EDMTunes) 
  • Opting for the theme of Radical Redesign for its 2026 edition, Boomtown Fair ramped up its offering in scale and scope, while still keeping its ethos of freedom and unpredictability at the core. (Mixmag) 
  • Recognise 115: Akua (DJMag) 
Artist News
  • Remixes of Robotman ft. Marshall Jefferson's 'Do Da Doo' by DJ Minx and Jamie Jones have been released. 
  • Alok, Adam Beyer and Argy have shared a new collaborative single, 'Keep Up'. (DJMag) 
  • Carlita announces sophomore album ‘Telepathy’ on Ninja Tune. (EDMTunes) 
  • DJ Nobu halted his set at a Geneva gig due to crowd behaviour. (RA) 
  • Sara Landry's HEKATE label and Change The Beat launch remix competition. (DJMag) 
  • Turkey cancels Anyma’s ÆDEN show, citing satanic visuals. (EDMTunes) 
    Anyma denies 'satanic' imagery claims following Istanbul show cancellation. (DJMag) 
  • Sam Alfred has announced a new EP, titled 'No More'. (DJMag) 
  • Fred again.. and Tame Impala in talks for Coachella 2027 headline slots. (EDM) 
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