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We catch up with Ashley to learn about his DJ roots, new 'Yardism' solo project and more...
Ashley Beedle is a don. In a time when the dance world is riddled with superstar DJs, touting supersized egos, and bitching like babies at...
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In our new regular feature, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share recent additions to their...
Dance music fans have just until midnight tonight to register for the EU referendum...
While the EU referendum is a hot topic in the UK at the moment — we haven’t heard anything on the ramifications for dance music...
Machine body rhythms
Ramon certainly ended up in a good spot for house and techno. With his mother and father eventually settling in Holland, he was soon surrounded with the Belgian new beat and house tapes that his older sisters would bring home from clubs
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Berlin-based Parisian DJ, vocalist and CockTail d'Amore resident Stella Zekri spins a thumping vinyl mix of early house, post disco and boogie for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Ria Hylton about finding her feet in dance music, her Body Language party, and more
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The experimental electronic music festival returns to Braga, Portugal in October
Steve Bug's most influential tracks...
When we spoke with Steve Bug he was post-DJing for DJ Mag TV and in the prequel to a punishing tour schedule that would take...
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During a year decimated by lockdowns and venue closures, our need for sonic connection has sparked the resurgence of independent radio across the UK. Here...
Opinion
It’s not just David Attenborough who’s talking about the eradication of plastic pollution to save our planet. Some festivals are taking the lead by banning...
47. The WMC & DMC DJ Spin Off
Reckon yourself as a bit of deck demon or just fancy checking some ill skills? Get on...
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Psychedelics have become more popular in the UK in recent years, with some people using them recreationally to address mental illnesses. These drugs are illegal, but...
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Ever since the revelations in Hollywood about film producer Harvey Weinstein, and the subsequent #MeToo stories of sexual misconduct, the dance music world has been...
THE DJ
“To be honest, it’s easier to come up with a time something sexist DIDN’T happen. There are so many instances I don’t know...
DJ Kayper: Exclusive Wardrobe Access
“I’m wearing burgundy colour skinny jeans from Top Shop and a top that says ‘Soldier’ that’s by Illustrated People — and that’s it. I’m at home going through music. Tonight I’m DJing at The Box, so I’m working out what I’m doing for that"
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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...
From the unfolding climate crisis to the way technology governs our lives, you’d be forgiven for thinking the future looks bleak. Yet the experimental electronic...
Should DJs who have never taken illegal drugs be banned from the decks?
Dance music used to be all about getting off your chops to some amazing futuristic electronic sounds. The DJs would get as fucked up as...