There aren’t enough musicians like Vikter Duplaix. Maybe there never were. Duplaix, a singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ from Philadelphia, dresses like a blasted supernova...
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We take a look into what people are calling the 'primitive sound'
There's a fresh sound that's bubbling up from the underground to challenge dull dance and ridiculous stadium rave. Influenced equally by the early stirrings of...
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In 2002, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ Viktor Duplaix debuted his entry for K7! Records DJ-Kicks series, blending some of the best broken beat of the era. Here, Ben Cardew explores the compilation's lasting legacy
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In 1997, Moodymann released his debut LP, ‘Silentintroduction’, via Carl Craig’s Planet E imprint. A compilation of some his best early tracks, the album captured...
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In DJ Mag's March artist charts, four DJs select their top 10 tracks of the month, spanning moody jungle, '90s acid, classic reggae and dubby...
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On Cue is our flagship mix series, celebrating the pivotal DJs and producers whose influence has shaped the world of electronic music, both in their...
Patience is a rare thing in dance music. Subtlety, even more so. With so much new music emerging in an ever-changing cultural landscape, it can...
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Innervisions Royal Albert Hall, Mint Club 20th Anniversary, Field Maneuvers, Brock Out vs Planet Fun!, Expert Death, FLY Open Air...
The warmer months are about to become distant memories, but despite HBO recently unveiling the new 'Game of Thrones' teaser we're not quite ready to...
We returned to Iceland for the second Secret Solstice festival — and found they’ve upped the ante, big style...
“You have to have a proper rave once in a while,” says Biggi Viera of native act Gus Gus one bright, sunny night in Iceland...
DJ Mag heads to Sweden for their take on Sonar...
Swedish people are cool. It’s no secret that the Swedes have a certain “je ne sais quoi”, a magic that’s spawned everything from furniture empire...
Exit Festival is the gem of the Eastern European festival circuit
It’s the evening before Exit Festival in the north Serbian city of Novi Sad, and the alleyways that line the far end of the city centre are rammed with people, bustling in and out of the numerous bars stacked alongside each other.
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1985 Music is one of the most consistently excellent labels in bass music. Helmed by drum & bass maestro Alix Perez, it’s not only survived but thrived since he moved to the other side of the world from its core fanbase, thanks to his laser-focused approach to A&R and design. Here, alongside a mix from Perez, Ben Hindle learns about his winning formula
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In the summer of 1989, DiY collective — one of the first house sound systems in the UK — emerged onto the rave scene. In this excerpt taken from founding member Harry Harrison's book, Dreaming in Yellow, he discusses DiY's role within that movement, and the importance of free parties during the '90s rave scene
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DJ Mag’s tech editor, Mick Wilson, investigates Black and non-Black POC representation in the music tech sector, and what industry leaders are doing to address...
For a special roundtable discussion ahead of their HYTE residency...
Loco Dice, Pan-Pot and Chris Liebing are posing side-by-side on the rooftop of luxurious high-rise hotel The Ibiza Gran. It’s not often that the three...
Free festival on August 2-3 featuring Moodymann, Kyle Hall, Delano Smith & more
words: REISA SHANAMAN
On August 2nd and 3rd, Detroit will be treated to a unique, unprecedented and totally free event, as Charivari Detroit takes over...
There are few artists that have made as deep a mark on the landscape of UK music as Dego and Kaidi Tatham.
Traversing through the thick discographies of Dego and Kaidi Tatham renders a fascinating connect-the-dots maze of London music history, with twists and turns of different...