Radio may still be the dominant form of audio in Britain, but this title is under threat as digital streaming platforms draw listeners away. Bridging this gap is Mixcloud, a DSP that places an emphasis on community-orientated long-form content, such as DJ mixes and radio shows.

Digital streaming service Anghami has been dubbed the Spotify of the Middle East, boasting over 53 million users. But given that content piracy is rife in the region – costing its entertainment industry an estimated $500 million per year – how is the platform convincing people to pay for music?

With roots in Africa’s largest city, Lagos, Afrobeats musicians are bringing Nigeria’s mainstream pop to a global audience. But artists such as Santi and his alté contemporaries are achieving acclaim for their underground alternatives. So, what does this mean for the Nigerian diaspora?

The Balkytlan festival is the latest example of young Mexicans mashing up home-grown sounds with Balkan music and style. In the past decade, Mexi-Balkan bands have flourished and a legitimate scene has emerged. But how did the sounds of the Slavic peninsula capture the imagination of Mexican youth?