Monthly UK music magazine The Fly is being closed by owners MAMA after 15 years in business.

MAMA, which is primarily a live music promoter and venue operator, announced the news today in a short statement.

"After nearly 15 years of pioneering new music journalism, the owners of The Fly are officially closing the magazine as a result of current market conditions surrounding publishing," it said. "We offer gratitude and wish well all the staff and contributors that have allowed ...