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Press shot of Nene H in a white lace jumpsuit standing against a red brick wall, to her left are 10 pieces f album artwork chosen in her Selections

In this series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Nene H spotlights percussive genre fusions, Anatolian progressive trance, full-throttle techno, and cuts at the intersection of “body music and mind music”

“The whole thing is a meme within a meme,” says Nene H about her new mini-album, ‘ISSA SCAM’, which will be released via the Live...

Youngsta DJing at HVYWGHT in Brixton

Youngsta is one of dubstep’s foundational figures, an integral force in shaping the genre from its earliest days at iconic club night FWD>>. A specialist through and through, he’s stayed true to the sound throughout its evolution, pushing the original minimalist style that’s now seeing a resurgence in interest. Delivering an On Cue mix of stripped-back dubstep ammunition, he also speaks to Rob McCallum about how the sound came to be, the vital impact of his sister, Sarah, overcoming addiction, and his hopes for the future

It’s early April 2023 at The Hydra’s packed-out FWD>> party at Printworks, just a matter of weeks before the South London club is set to...

Underworld ‘Dubnobasswithmyheadman’ CD case opened on a black baground

Released on 24th January 1994, Underworld’s third album (and first with DJ Darren Emerson) blended outlandish art-rock ideas with singular takes on house, techno and ambient music. Here, Ben Murphy reflects on its genre-fusing legacy

This feature was originally published in 2019 for the 25th anniversary of ‘Dubnobasswithmyheadman’ In 1994, live performances by UK dance acts were big news. Electronic...

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In this excerpt from the first chapter of her book, Welcome To the Club: The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ, out now, DJ Paulette reflects on her singular style, championing queer culture as a TV presenter in the early ‘90s, and becoming a full-time DJ

Changing minds and challenging attitudes was the calling card of every woman of colour who stood proud behind the decks of some of the most...

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Horse Meat Disco held their first party at what would become known as The Eagle pub in Vauxhall, London on New Year’s Day 2004. As their weekly Sunday night queer party grew, so did their international reputation, and they haven't stopped since. Here, Andy Thomas charts the soaraway success of the disco house collective over the last two decades

“It’s Princess Julia stretching across the stage in smoky mascara and emerald green stockings. It’s classic Amanda Lear videos playing on the wall as three...

Photo of Giulia Tess in a football kit in a changing room, next to a selection of album artworks chosen in her selections feature on a dark blue background

In this series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Giulia Tess spotlights 10 club bangers tailor-made for dancefloor euphoria

Giulia Tess’ new EP is a dream. Released in December by LG105, it’s full of the kind of wiggly melodies and heartwarming synths that memorable...

The cover of Robert Hood's 'Minimal Nation' on a black background

Released on 1st January 1994, Robert Hood’s ‘Minimal Nation’ saw the pioneering Detroit producer distil techno’s futuristic intent, creating a stripped back, raw and percussive record that became a defining work of the minimal techno sound. 30 years later, and with minimal more prominent than ever, Ben Cardew speaks to Hood about the album’s enduring influence

It is fitting that Robert Hood's ‘Minimal Nation’ was released to the world on 1st January, 1994. Rarely has a record so clearly signalled a...

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Sydney’s Mincy records a high-voltage mix of garage, techno, breaks and footwork for the Fresh Kicks series, and chats to Niamh O'Connor about her make-it-up-as-you-go-along approach to production

“I always really wanted to make something different,” says Australian DJ and producer Mincy from her home in Sydney. “I wanted to make my own...

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Dance music and video game soundtracks have had a symbiotic relationship since the '90s, with many electronic artists today still citing the influence of music they first heard on consoles.. With two classic soundtracks just reissued by dance labels, Selim Bulut looks at how club tracks first made their way into games — and how these worlds are more interwoven than ever before

Grime music was not invented by a video game composer from Newcastle back in 1994. But listening to the 'Wolverine: Adamantium Rage' soundtrack, you could...

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Experience is everything. Without it, any well of inspiration eventually runs dry. Henry Alfred Steinway, the producer and DJ better known as RL Grime, is well aware that all work and no play makes art a dull form. On his three-part ‘PLAY’ LP, he puts the listener’s experience first, a sentiment that goes hand-in-hand with how the Los Angeles artist forges creative paths, both for himself and the members of his Sable Valley imprint

Henry Alfred Steinway loves his work, but refuses to let it overshadow life’s great interludes. Over time, this perspective has paved the way to formative...

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Get acquainted with Necrotype, the UK jungle and drum & bass producer mixing hefty breaks and bass with spine-tingling synth melodies

“I’ve always felt that d&b is about the breaks, the bass, or both, which is why I’ve tried to experiment more with melodies,” says Tony...

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On one level, Anané’s new EP, ‘Take A Ride’, is a playful throwback to the musical opulence of the disco era. But it cuts deeper than that. As the vocalist and songwriter explains, it’s also an ode to unity, freedom, and her own sense of confidence

There’s an attention-grabbing point at the four-and-a-half-minute mark of ‘High’, one of the highlights off Anané Martins-Vega’s ‘Take A Ride’, her new six-track release on...

Selection of press shots of DJ Mag's Artists To Watch in 2024, each in a coloured frame

Here are eight artists ready to take 2024 by storm. From a rising star of amapiano to the leading light of Sri Lankan d&b, via underground innovators from Glasgow, Rotterdam, Melbourne, Mexico City and beyond, these DJs are driving global dancefloors into an ever more exciting future

With gigs across Africa and Europe, and a versatile style all her own, this South African DJ is quickly becoming one of the leading lights...

Photo of Karen Nyame KG. She's sitting with a powerful stance in a metal armchair, wearing a dark suit and shades

First famed for her UK funky anthems in the late ’00s, producer Karen Nyame KG left the scene behind after experiencing misogyny, double standards and a lack of support. Since 2018, she’s been re-energised, with a new sound, acclaimed DJ chops, and a music community that has welcomed and supported her. Alongside a smooth and soulful Recognise mix brimming with Afro percussive grooves and deep house, Ria Hylton learns about her move towards melody, and how those early years set the foundation for her return

It’s late January, 2018, and Karen Nyame KG is about to play her first public DJ set. She arrives at Rinse FM in Hoxton, slips...

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Winner of DJ Mag’s Best of British Best Producer award for 2023, Ben Hemsley is on a mission to bring trance back to the masses. Harold Heath speaks to him about staying true to himself, his pivotal Creamfields performance, his production ethic, and working with his heroes

Speaking to us over Zoom from his home studio, freshly returned from gigging in The Netherlands, DJ, producer and trance evangelist Ben Hemsley is feeling...

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With lyrics inspired by her Zimbabwean heritage and life in Manchester, Meduulla’s route into rap was through poetry. She speaks to Sophie Walker about her dual perspective, her love of words, and appreciation for the power of hip-hop

The medulla oblongata transmits signals between the spinal cord and higher parts of your brain. It commands your heart to beat, your lungs to breathe...

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At the height of grief, LA-based producer Lauren Mia never imagined her debut LP ‘RE:BIRTH’ would be bubbling in her subconscious — but it turns out the stars had greater plans

Many people will experience three “Saturn Returns” in their lifetime. Unless you’re savvy to natal charts and horoscopic astrology, that sentence is likely a head-scratcher...

The Over/Shadow logo on a grainy dark background with a reflective orange light

Helmed by 2 Bad Mice, Over/Shadow is one of the most essential labels in the modern jungle/drum & bass scene. Though initially formed around much of the classic Moving Shadow crew, its focus is set firmly on the future, releasing cutting-edge music from artists old and new alike, and aiming to create a sustainable model for all. Alongside a mix from its catalogue, Ben Hindle learns more

2 Bad Mice cemented their place in the annals of UK rave history in the ’90s. Their track ‘Bombscare’ ranks among the most iconic hardcore...

A selection of 8 press shots of artists featured in DJ Mag’s January emerging artists feature

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From sizzling EBM and electro experiments to ballistic breaks, dubby bass and beyond, here’s January 2024’s list of upcoming talent you should be keeping track of

Ballistic breaks firing wildly from all angles; gut-punching basslines that rumble and roar; celestial pads that paint otherworldly pictures — these are the sounds of...

Photo of Madam X sitting on a chair in her apartment in Athens

Greek-British DJ Madam X moved to Athens in 2021, and has found new levels of creative energy there. Niamh O'Connor strolls through the city with the KAIZEN label boss to learn how its laidback lifestyle has helped her refine her career, from preparations for her debut EP music to her MDMXERCISE fitness brand

It’s a bright, sunny afternoon in October when DJ Mag rings the bell of Madam X’s third-floor apartment in Kypseli, Athens. The name of the...