Features

Urban Tribe, aka Sherard Ingram (DJ Stingray 313), released 'The Collapse Of Modern Culture' in 1998. Enlisting a host of Motor City legends and stepping outside the restraints of tempo and genre, Ingram created a slice of future-proof ambience. Here, Jack Anderson explores the largely under-the-radar LP

Kiernan Laveaux records a mix of psychedelic rave magic for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Eoin Murray about Cleveland’s queer club community, T4T LUV NRG, empowering others through music, and being a ‘house is a feeling’ DJ above all

A lifelong raver, Saoirse has grown into a dance music multi-hyphenate: a revered DJ, flourishing producer, label boss, and a unifier of LGBTQ+ collectives through her Body Movements festival. She speaks to Anna Cafolla about her long journey of musical and self-discovery, the challenges she's faced along the way, and her vision for queer art

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From vibrant techno and futurist tech-step to classy house, lush field recordings and more, here’s February 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, Holly Lester highlights house gems for all occasions

Mandidextrous electrified the drum & bass scene in 2022 with their turbo-charged speed bass sound, but their story as a pioneering producer and queer figurehead goes back much further. Alongside a thrilling mix for the Recognise series, they speak to Ben Hindle about finding a home in the free party scene, being an EQ50 mentee, and working hard while having fun

Berlin's Watergate club has played a crucial part in the city's clubbing history, and was formative in the journeys of DJs including Anja Schneider, Dixon and Solomun. Ria Hylton meets some of the club’s founders and residents to hear the secrets of its success

Inverness and the surrounding Highlands have steadily cultivated a vital space in Scotland’s dance music scene. Claire Francis explores a thriving network of intimate venues, passionate promoters, inclusive club nights, and upcoming DJs and producers putting the area on the map

A resident a He.She.They, SYREETA has broken onto the international festival and club circuit, and is showing no signs of slowing down. Anna Wall meets her to talk about inclusivity, mindfulness, sticking to your guns, and her former life as a long-distance lorry driver

Super Sharp Shooter is the new book from club photographer Sarah Ginn, documenting her work across the ’00s, ’10s and ’20s in capturing dance music culture. Here, Simon Doherty sits down with Ginn to talk through some of the books best photos

Germany’s Get Physical Music has been a crucial outlet for house music in its many forms for 20 years. Alongside a mix from its catalogue, Kristan J Caryl meets co-owner Roland Leesker to learn about how the label is foregrounding artists from South Africa, Brazil and Cuba — and why trusting your gut is the key to success

Double 99's ‘Ripgroove’ helped ignite the speed garage scene in the late '90s, and went on to gatecrash the pop charts and break down mainstream doors for sub-rupturing club tracks. Amid a renaissance of UK garage, Rob McCallum speaks to Tim Deluxe and Omar Adimora about the game changing track’s timeless quality

Part of the sprawling EFG London Jazz Festival’s 30th anniversary, a recent showcase at the Barbican Centre celebrated the work of Chicago label International Anthem and London venue Total Refreshment Centre in building boundary-pushing artistic connections. Sam Walton learns the story of this link up, and speaks to those involved about its resonance 

Since making his debut six years ago, West London artist Bawo has been making waves in the capital and beyond. He speaks to James Keith about the influence of home on his sound, working with Oscar #Worldpeace, and his forthcoming project, ‘Legitimate Cause’

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, New York’s Eli Escobar spotlights stomping house, acid scorchers, vocal and electro gems and more

Although Copenhagen has become best known for a lightning-fast, trance-inflected take on techno in recent years, a new generation of artists are blowing up bassbins with music indebted to the UK sounds of garage, jungle, dubstep and grime. Here, Henry Ivry speaks to key players Main Phase, Smokey, DJ N.E.GIRL,  Lille Høg and others to learn how the Danish capital's bass-driven club scene is thriving

ANOTR, the Dutch house duo comprised of Oguzhan Guney and Jesse van der Heijden, have made the globe a stage for their high-energy DJ sets and their No Art brand. DJ Mag’s Amy Fielding speaks with them about trust, big ideas and sharing their emotions through music

Longstanding Afro house artist Boddhi Satva is devoted to authenticity, and has spent years developing a personal style that is inseparable from his roots in the Central African Republic. Alongside a mix demonstrating his ancestral soul sound, he speaks to Ria Hylton about his life in music, and the importance of staying true to his creative instincts

Released in early 1998, Versailles duo Air’s debut album ‘Moon Safari’ was a gentle antidote to the wave of French Touch at the time. With an emphasis on melody and mood, it became a ubiquitous soundtrack to the end of the 20th century, and still sounds inspired today. Here, Ben Cardew explores its legacy

Coming up in Detroit, Waajeed’s never been afraid to take the necessary steps in order to evolve and thrive as an artist. It’s been a career defined by constant change, pushing against expectations, and seemingly having no fear of what’s next. Bruce Tantum catches up with the veteran Motor City DJ and producer to find out more about his search for musical perfection, the Underground Music Academy, and finding peace in chaos