Features

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, Pacha is an Ibizan institution that’s made a lasting impact on both clubbing on the White Isle and around the world. Here, Harold Heath looks back at half a century of this storied venue and the ethos that operates behind those iconic cherries

LA-based Aussie DJ and producer AK Sports records a breakneck rave mix for the Fresh Kicks series, and chats to Ben Hindle about finding their sound in London, the joys of genre fusion, and their WARP MODE warehouse parties with Bianca Oblivion and Star Eyes

30 years after their debut, four rappers from Oakland, California, remember how they became one of the first crews on the West Coast to make a particularly conscious, lyrical strand of hip-hop, with an album that influenced generations of artists

Thirteen years after his debut album, California-born rapper Larry June is confident that this is still just the beginning. Following the release of his most recent project, ‘The Great Escape’, with legendary producer The Alchemist, DJ Mag speaks with Larry — and grabs a few words from Alch — about family motivation, staying fresh and focused, and believing in miracles 

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Berlin house expert and Elevate Records boss Cinthie spotlights recent discoveries, secret weapons and gems from friends

DJ Mag Ibiza's first edition hit the island this month (June), as the island's 2023 season starts to fully kick into gear. Below, we guide you through the essential clubs, parties, and DJs on and in Ibiza this summer

Chloé Caillet’s percussive house productions are rooted in her natural affinity for world cultures, and an appreciation for music of all shapes and shades. Megan Venzin speaks with the rising Ibiza sensation to learn more about the exploratory nature of her new ‘Intro’ EP and the safe spaces she’s fostered in the name of authentic connectivity  

Though best known as John Talabot, the Catalan DJ and electronic artist born Oriol Riverola's story is one filled with experimental aliases and collaborative projects that stretch from psychedelic techno through to otherworldly dub and kosmische. Here, he chats to Eoin Murray about documenting life through music, club residencies, long-anticipated LPs, his Hivern Discs label, and working at this own pace

Drum & bass DJ and producer Break is an analogue soul in a digital world. Shunning social media, he’s nonetheless built a huge fan base with his mix of soulful elements, heavy low-end and tough breakbeats. Ben Hindle meets him ahead of his new album to learn about his love of sub-bass, why he feels vocal tracks have more impact, and why his friend and collaborator, the late, great MC Fats, is an irreplaceable loss to the d&b scene

Unknown just five years ago, MEDUZA’s Luca De Gregorio, Mattia Vitale and Simone Giani have risen to stardom thanks to a string of sublimely produced, pop-tinged chart-toppers. But their true love is house music, and the trio is hard at work to reconcile their hit-making prowess with their love of underground sounds. Here, Bruce Tantum learns their story

Nooriyah is a DJ and musical archivist who’s changing the narrative around music from the South-West Asian and North African (SWANA) region, highlighting its global influence and embedding it in her genre-jumping club sets, radio shows and socials. Alongside her party-starting Recognise mix, she speaks to Ria Hylton about her journey so far, keeping it high-energy, and encouraging others to pursue their passion

Amelie Lens has taken techno by storm, bringing her hard, fast, but ultimately jubilant vision for the genre to the world’s biggest stages. A DJ, producer, and head of the Lenske and EXHALE labels and party brand — the latter of which she brings to Ibiza’s DC-10 this summer — Lens is using her platform to spread the values instilled in her during her upbringing: being thankful, independent, and supporting others. She speaks with Claire Francis about being raised by her grandmother, finding her confidence as a teenage clubber, and her hopes for the future

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From amapiano, breaks and tripped-out house to tech-step, trance and beyond, here's June 2023’s list of upcoming talent you should be keeping track of

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Black Cadmium spotlight some favourites, from post-punk and Italo to classic house, acid, breaks and future-facing techno

Returning to South London’s Brockwell Park for its third edition, Wide Awake festival delivered its finest day out to date with a carefully considered programme that mapped the common ground between post-punk, adventurous indie, pop, and underground club sounds

Lyric Hood broke through in 2016 as one half of Floorplan alongside her father, Robert Hood, and has gone on to shine as a solo artist too, releasing triumphant house and techno productions on M-Plant. DJ Holographic has made her mark as part of Detroit’s new wave; known for her deep-digging sets, her 2021 ‘Detroit Love’ mix compilation was nominated for a DJ Mag Best of North America award. Here, as part of our article series celebrating the artists on Black Artist Database's debut compilation, they talk about how their spirituality influences their artistry

Following the path of so many DJs before them, London’s Amaliah and B.A.D co-founder NIKS have both started to produce their own music in recent years. The former has released invigorating, hybrid club tracks via her Borne Fruits label, Nehza Records and Earful Of Wax, while the latter drops her debut track via the new ‘Synergy’ compilation. Here, as part of our series celebrating the artists on Black Artist Database's debut compilation, they discuss their production journeys

Manchester-based Afrodeutsche has released productions via River Rapid, Skam and Tresor, composed for TV, film and various orchestral performances, and DJs across the UK, Europe and for BBC Radio 6 Music on her show The People’s Party. French artist rRoxymore DJs and performs live and has been a regular on Don’t Be Afraid, alongside putting out music on Timedance, Noise Manifesto, Aus Music and Smalltown Supersound. Here, as part of our series celebrating the artists on Black Artist Database's debut compilation, they discuss the balance of experimental and dancefloor elements across their productions and performances

Born and raised in Malawi, and having spent time living in South Africa and the USA, Chmba’s sound takes influence from these international experiences. Here, as part of our series celebrating the artists on Black Artist Database's debut compilation, Christine Kakaire speaks to Chmba about how travel can affect identity, supporting women through the Tiwale organisation, and balancing music with community activism

This week, Black Artist Database launches its new label with a compilation of club-ready tracks made by Black women from around the world. Here, kicking off a series of articles and interviews with featured artists, Christine Kakaire speaks to curators NIKS and Tanya Akinola about its inception, and building a new home for Black artists to release their music