When his bespectacled face pops up in a Zoom call, Carl Cox is sitting within a well-appointed studio space, in front of all manner of...
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After more than three decades of DJing all over the world, Carl Cox remains one of dance music’s most beloved figures. With a new album on the way, and a fresh emphasis on live performance, Bruce Tantum speaks with the king about his incredible journey so far, and his determination to keep challenging himself
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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
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DJ Mag’s Solid Gold series revisits and examines the ongoing influence of seminal albums throughout history. Here, DJ Mag's Digital Tech Editor Declan McGlynn examines how Prince's...
As the chorus for ‘Purple Rain’ rang out of First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on a humid August evening in 1983, no one sang along...
Bicep on their production process and much more
Since starting their infamous blog, Feel My Bicep, Andy Ferguson and Matt McBriar, aka Bicep, have become dancefloor heavyweights known for their impressive record collections...
Rinse FM ring the changes with Richy Ahmed comp...
Once known simply as the bastion of underground, sub driven music, taking in everything from dubstep, grime and garage to hardcore and jungle, these days Kode 9's Rinse FM are expanding into every arena of electronic music – and beyond.
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The elusive Calibre on his new Fabric compilation.
Belfast drum & bass auteur Calibre is a true enigma. Prolific, classically-trained, with a melodic, futuristic style all his own, he shuns the limelight. But with a new mix CD for Fabric — his first — in the offing, we're granted a rare audience with one of the most fabled artists in dance music...
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Is wealth and privilege damaging British dance music, and if so, what should we do about it?
WORDS: Matt AnnissPICS: Nicola Nodland & Jillian Edelstein
Since acid house swept the UK 30 years ago and united a generation, British dance has proudly proclaimed its egalitarian credentials. Many believe that the loved up, misty-eyed utopianism...
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Our monthly label showcase, The Sound Of, puts the focus on the imprints we love; outlets that are championing new artists, dropping key releases and...
“100% Silk has always been about feeling over functionality,” says Britt Brown, who founded the Los Angeles label in 2011 with Amanda Brown. “The music...
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Berlin’s Cinthie is responsible for some of the most sought-after deep house records of the moment. In between her hectic schedule of label management, running...
Let’s put things into perspective — a lot can happen in 12 months. Try launching a new label, a vinyl store and building a new...
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Recognise is DJ Mag’s monthly mix series, introducing artists we love that are bursting onto the global electronic music scene. This month, we speak to...
Jensen Interceptor is one of the brightest lights on the booming electro scene that’s seen a renaissance in the recent years.
He first piqued the...
DJ Mag hits Zrće Beach for five days in house and techno paradise...
Sonus Festival returned for its fourth edition on Zrće Beach on Croatia’s Pag Island this year, for five days of music that features some of...
DJ Mag goes into the woods...
Farr Festival returned for its seventh edition in the Hertfordshire countryside this year, with a line-up that boasts a sublime selection of underground artists for...
Mark Knight is a man on a mission to unite the scene...
Mark Knight is a man on a mission. The Toolroom Records founder brings his signature chunky beats and addictive grooves to Miami wherever he plays...
'Unbelievable' singer James Atkin releases debut solo album
James Atkin was the singer in EMF, the early '90s indie-dance UK act who had a massive worldwide hit with 'Unbelievable' in 1990. EMF formed...
Special studio edition of hipster headphones de jour.
AiAiAi's original endeavor into the headphone market was very well received by the hipster DJs and fashion-conscious music lover. Even Stevie Wonder was spotted with a pair perched neatly on his head.