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Belfast’s Irish language rap trio Kneecap have created a serious buzz with their fiery, politically-attuned lyrics and chaotic live shows. Their Toddla T-produced debut album, ‘Fine Art’, and forthcoming feature film are set to catapult them even further onto the global stage. But as Brian Coney learns, their commitment to their native tongue, doing things their own way, and reshaping the narrative of modern Belfast remains their top priority

Though never afraid to show vulnerability before, Loyle Carner opens himself up more than ever on new album ‘hugo’, shedding the image of UK hip-hop’s perfect ‘nice guy’ to explore his reconnection with his estranged father and his Black heritage, and what it means to become a dad himself

J Dilla changed music with his unique production style and wonky beat patterns. Ahead of an expansive new book on his life and art, Marke Bieschke talks to author Dan Charnas about the enigmatic artist’s impact 

Over the past two decades, DJ Nobu’s name has become synonymous with Japanese techno; his deep yet hard-hitting sets consistently transfix the global underground. Alongside a blazing On Cue mix, the Bitta label boss tells James Gui about the lasting influence of his hardcore punk background, his Omega Point noise project, Future Terror parties, and inspiring the next generation of artists to lead with compassion

This year’s Whole Festival marked the biggest underground electronic music-focused queer festival on the planet, bringing together LGBTQ+ collectives, artists and ravers from around the globe. Marke Bieschke heads to Germany to find out how Whole has created a world of its own

Last month, 16,000 ravers attended Belfast's AVA Festival at its new home on the Titanic Slipways. DJ Mag traveled to AVA to discover how the event is creating a sense of unity, community and a second wave of rave in the city