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We chat Bicep in light of their We Love Space CD

Bicep boys, Matt McBriar and Andy Ferguson, are childhood friends from Belfast and went to the same school through their teenage years before taking the leap to different universities. They recently mixed the DJ Mag covermount. Out now.

Close-up shot of Channel Tres wearing a blue shirt

The California-raised producer Channel Tres is a natural born trailblazer. As the name behind Compton House, he’s found admirers for his self-coined genre within funk, hip-hop and pop audiences. In his forthcoming album ‘Head Rush’, he’s expanding upon that diverse aesthetic by tapping into his divine intuition to tell his life story and introduce the world to new depths of his musicality

Successful artists often point to intuition as their guiding force. But developing a positive relationship with an inner dialogue is something that takes practice, patience...

MS in a pool float

Delivering explosive, quick-witted lyricism over beats that blend kwaito, amapiano and gqom with grime, punk and pop, South Africa's Moonchild Sanelly has become a global sensation. Here, she speaks to Makua Adimora about freedom of expression and her new album, 'Phases'

“I always describe myself as ‘Snow White turns 21 and then the seven dwarfs become her strippers’,” Moonchild Sanelly says matter-of-factly, when speaking to DJ...

Crazy P are more than just a band: they're a phenomenon, a live unit of astonishing charisma, an act that unite club DJs, pop fans...

“Yes, absolutely, every single time!” Crazy P’s front woman Danielle Moore croons down the phone line to DJ Mag. “I still get nervous onstage...

Kings Of Tomorrow

A soulful house classic, Kings Of Tomorrow’s ‘Finally’ appealed across the board thanks to its universal lyric and hopeful message. Kristan J Caryl talks to vocalist Julie McKnight, co-producer Jay Sealee, Defected’s Simon Dunmore and Bushwacka about its evergreen appeal

“I was visiting my cousin Jay,” remembers Julie McKnight of one special night in a New Jersey living room 20 years ago. “Sandy, the other...

Photo of Hiroko Yamamura DJing on CDjs under a pinkish purple light

Whether you’ve encountered her genre-blurring DJ sets, top class productions, or the hilarious deadpan memes of her Instagram page, there’s a good chance Hiroko Yamamura has brightened up your day at some point. Alongside her On Cue mix, the humble Midwest legend speaks to Zara Wladawsky about her come up in Chicago, the benefits of being an introvert, and how anybody can be a DJ

Hiroko Yamamura is often referred to as a cult figure and leader of the underground in Chicago, among many other deserved accolades. However, the longtime...

12 emerging artists you need to hear this

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From UK rap fusions and politically charged electronic experiments to lush vocal house and colourful bass, here’s here's March 2022's list of upcoming talent you should be keeping track of

Scottish rap DJ and producer K4CIE has been carving out a lane for herself that’s distinctly female-focused. Setting up the women-celebrating club nights PEACH and...

The cover of beastie boys' 'Ill Communication' on a dark background, with a distorted yellow version of the cover marked into it

The release of Beastie Boys’ fourth album on 31st May 1994 signalled a new era not just for the New York trio, but for music at large. Fusing sampladelic hip-hop, punk and unruly rap rock with brazen stylistic experiments, it set a refreshingly eclectic tone after a decade of genre tribalism, and altered perceptions of the group on both sides of the Atlantic. Here, Ben Cardew learns how

‘Ill Communication’ wasn’t the biggest Beastie Boys album; that medal goes to the multi-million selling ‘Licensed to Ill’. Nor was it the New York trio’s...

Soul II Soul

Soul II Soul helped give Black British music and UK club sounds a truly unique identity. Collective founder Jazzie B talks about their ground-breaking debut, ‘Fairplay’, and traces his journey from London soundsystem culture to global star with Ben Osborne

When, after a series of near misses, Jazzie B and DJ Mag finally connect, Jazzie’s in a taxi heading for a video shoot. “I’m not...

12 emerging artists you need to hear this June

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From hard-hitting techno and soulful house anthems to ravey post-punk bangers, here's June 2022's list of upcoming talent you should be keeping track of

Berlin-based DJ and producer Anna Kost’s debut EP ‘The Very End Of You’ on Hotflush-offshoot Who Whom is the ideal intro into her raw but...

You cannot beat a classic! Especially if played by a live orchestra...

It’s music that stirs the soul, brings a lump to the throat and a tremble to even the stiffest upper lip. For a whole generation...

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We spotlight 10 sets at Ultra at the tail-end of Miami Music Week that you definitely cannot skip

Depending on when you last checked it out, Ultra Miami is not what you think. Once the reserve of chart-topping dance stars, EDM bigwigs and...

Why are masks so popular in dance music?

“All great things must first wear terrifying and monstrous masks, in order to inscribe themselves on the hearts of humanity.”
 FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE, Beyond Good and Evil...

Hudson Mohawke is a mystery. The shy Glasgow-born, LA-dwelling producer and DJ has made boundary-breaking music and worked with superstars, but he scarcely does interviews...

It’s a hot August morning in Los Angeles, and the sun is beating through the open door of Ross Birchard’s home studio. He smiles and...

Video game live streaming platform Twitch has become an increasingly valuable way for electronic musicians to connect with their fans. Cherie Hu investigates the synergy...

As the global live streaming market for games generates an estimated $5bn a year, several tech corporations are fi ghting to claim their share of...