The deal includes its editorial archive and genre map feature. Photo credit: SoundCloud - Instagram SoundCloud has acquired Nina Protocol, the blockchain-based music marketplace that ended operations on July 15th, 2026. The transaction was announced on Wednesday, July 22nd. Financial terms were not disclosed. Artists who previously used Nina will be able to upload their music to…

Featuring Four Tet, Max Dean b2b Luke Dean, Lane 8, Crankdat, Black Tiger Sex Machine, and more. Photo credit: Brooklyn Storehouse - Facebook Brooklyn Storehouse has expanded the programming for its closing season, adding new dates to its final run at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The season begins July 24th with Max Dean b2b Luke Dean playing…

Out now via Stereo Productions. Photo Credit: Chus & Ceballos - Official Chus & Ceballos have released their first original production following their recent reunion, dropping 'Somos Uno' via Stereo Productions. The release marks the legendary Spanish duo's first fresh material of 2026. Built around rolling percussion, deep tribal rhythms, and a prominent vocal sample calling for…

Luminate’s midyear report also records continued gains for streaming, CDs, and Spanish-language music. Photo credit: Abigail Lynn on Unsplash Electronic music is the fastest-growing genre in the United States during the first half of 2026, according to Luminate’s latest midyear report. Dance music outpaced every other genre in growth, while R&B and hip-hop remained the country’s largest…

The producer cited the need to focus on his mental health and recovery. Photo credit: Rusko - Facebook Leeds-born dubstep producer Rusko, real name Christopher Mercer, has announced an indefinite hiatus after more than two decades of touring. In a statement shared on July 17th, the producer said it had become clear that he was "having a…