“It’s this intersection between the machine and the human being,” says Casper Mejlholm, co-founder of Mechatronica, on the atmosphere and ethos behind the label. “It’s...
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From the mean streets of Detroit to the warmer climes of Southern California, Claude VonStroke and his Dirtybird label have become one of dance music's...
1. His high school radio show in Detroit
Claude VonStroke's appreciation of all kinds of music was evident from an early age and can be...
‘The House of the Windy – Dance Music’s Forgotten Heroes’ charts the history of the genre...
Dave Pearce has made a documentary on the history of Chicago house, which will air on BBC Radio 4 today (12th July), as well as...
DJ Mag Ibiza meets the DJ/producer to talk studio secrets, old skool Ibiza, and how to avoid homogeneous DJ sets...
He’s the latest superstar DJ to nab himself a season-long residency at one of Ibiza’s top superclubs, but Maceo Plex isn’t playing by anyone’s rules...
The killer records of the last 12 months
One word, or rather frequency, dominated the dancefloor over the last 12 months: bass. From slamming analogue house to pirate radio-inspired, lowdown, cone-rattling sub-suspended beats...
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Yaeji also took home an award for International Breakthrough
Little Simz, AJ Tracey, and FKA Twigs were among the artists to receive accolades at the 2020 AIM Awards.
The event, hosted by BBC Radio...
After a successful 2007 launching the Kidology club night, brains behind the operation and head DJ Mark Wilkinson is set to storm 2008 not only...
Going under several names including Dab Hands, Problem Kids and as one half of the outfit Kidstuff, Mark has worked with some of the best...
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Claptone has undoubtedly become one of the biggest names in house music over the past few years, even claiming the Highest House title in last...
"I'm a loner. I’m happy alone,” says Claptone. When he speaks — always in earnest, mostly with a sombre tone — you’re never sure whether this mysterious...
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Recognise is DJ Mag's monthly mix series, introducing artists we love that are bursting onto the global electronic music circuit. This month, we catch up...
“I miss doing house stuff,” says Inês Borges Coutinho, laughing, a little frustrated. She’s not talking about music – thankfully, there’s lots of that. She...
DJ Mag grabbed some time to talk to Timo about his love for the dance music scene and his great respect for his studio and...
Timo Maas has been a kingpin on the clubbing circuit for many a year. His productions and remixes have smashed up dancefloors all over the...
The next Swedish sensation to rule the dance roost
The next Swedish sensation to rule the dance roost
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With its grimy cyberpunk aesthetic, Berlin label Mechatronica's innovative electro releases have found fans in the likes of DJ Stingray 313 and Helena Hauff. Alongside a mix from its catalogue, co-founder Casper Mejlholm tells Ben Murphy how experimentation and rule-breaking are at the heart of its success
Elephant & Castle venue has hosted many medium-sized dance events
One of the oldest music venues in London is under threat — The Coronet in Southwark, south London. Situated on the Elephant & Castle roundabout...
The clubs that changed dance music forever<BR>
“Forget ’88 to ’90. Acid house had died by then... this was a new phase,” recalls drum & bass don Fabio on his legendary residency...
Dedicated to his parents and featuring many d&b friends, it's a family affair...
“In Brazil, we have a lot of passion,” urges DJ Marky, via a Skype call from his South American homeland. The veteran DJ is...
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Rotterdam-via-Belfast rave futurist Kessler records a storming mix for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Niamh O’Connor about finding inspiration during lockdown and in...