DJ, turntablist and producer NikNak approaches the decks differently. The Leeds-based artist’s debut album, ‘Bashi’, released in 2020, found her using turntables to manipulate field...
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Turntablist NikNak has a unique style, cutting and scratching field recordings and samples into ambient tracks — but her latest album finds her leaning into the dance music you might hear in one of her club sets. Ben Murphy speaks to her about Afrofuturist sci-fi, trip-hop, pop, and why she loves found sounds
The Leeds-based turntablist describes her new album, out in May: "If there was a Black Blade Runner, this would be the soundtrack"
Olson debuts on Leeds label LOFS with 5 cuts of immersive and oceanic ambient with an introspective core
Real estate development in the surrounding area "has had a devastating impact on our trade", the Southbank café, bar and events space said in its closure announcement
Soul Mass Transit System return to Gimme A Break Records with four UKG-inspired club scorchers on the ‘Real Love’ EP
The NHS trust has acknowledged that there were “missed opportunities” during his treatment
The late rapper died in St. James' University Hospital in Leeds in October 2020 after having a rare adverse reaction to blood pressure medication
"I hope it can bring people together like music does, especially in these times of division," says founder Myles Greenwood
The Leeds-based DJ and producer is also embarking on a UK tour
DJ Mag will host a full stage takeover with The Martinez Brothers, Seth Troxler, Fleur Shore and more
For 30 years, Dave Beer has presided over Back To Basics: the Leeds club event that has grown into a global institution thanks to its...
"Entry into the health system needs to be easy and user-friendly"
The family of late UK DJ Alex T — real name Alex Theodossiadis — has received an apology from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as...
It also features contributions by Mel B, Paul O'Grady, Boy George and more
A Kickstarter campaign is raising funds for a new photobook celebrating ‘90s queer clubbing in the North of England.
Out & About With Linden by...
In this month's brand focus, DJ Mag speaks with Freddie Herring about his Leeds-based, club-inspired apparel line: etha ravewear
The platform launched in October 2020 and all shows so far have been recorded remotely
A new independent radio station based in Leeds, alto radio, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for a studio site.
To date, all...
Leeds-based rapper ATO uses music to reflect on his life and show an alternative side to the London-centric perception of Black Britishness. Ahead of his...
Get acquainted with Leeds-based DJ, sound artist, radio host and activist, Sayang
With a mix of turbocharged jungle, footwork, R&B, dubstep and more, Zhao Dai Beijing resident and Equaliser co-founder Slowcook shakes up the Fresh Kicks series
Applications are open now
Leeds’ Sable Radio has launched their first mentorship and training programme, ReSound, for young Black people looking to enter the world of broadcasting.
Designed to...