Why did hip-hop slow down to a syrupy crawl in Houston, Texas, three decades ago? There are many theories, but Houstonians, who had come late...
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The results are in for the DJmag Technology Awards 2007.
It's been another great year for new developments in DJ technology. DJmag's annual Tech Awards honour the companies and products that keep our technology world...
In his new book, Lance Scott Walker tells the story of DJ Screw, the maestro of Houston’s chopped ‘n’ screwed ‘90s rap scene. Here, Marke Bieschke speaks to the author about this unique moment in hip-hop history, and Screw's incredible legacy
Audiophile sanctuaries for a premium auditory experience, listening bars — or hi-fi bars — are increasingly common in the UK and Europe. They prioritise a top-notch sound system and equipment, but increasingly differ from their Japanese forerunners. Ria Hylton learns more
For 30 years, Dave Beer has presided over Back To Basics: the Leeds club event that has grown into a global institution thanks to its...
Through her radio shows, DJ sets, parties and records, Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy has encouraged dancers and listeners to enjoy the details and synchronicities of music. DJ Mag’s Anna Wall meets...
Two decades and three eras into his career, Manchester MC, producer and visual artist Strategy has found the ideal home on 140 BPM beats. He speaks to Ben Hindle about the moments that defined his come up, the challenges he faces as a creative, and how being open to new experiences can improve your life
Released on 30th January 1989, New Order’s fifth album is a sun-flushed pinnacle of dance rock, directly inspired by the hedonistic energy of Ibiza’s burgeoning club scene of the time. 35 years on, with the help of the album’s engineer Michael Johnson, Ben Cardew reflects on its legacy, and its influence on the acid house era
Manchester's Happy Mondays drew influence from funk, house, and psychedelia to pioneer the Madchester sound. Here, Ben Cardew explores the lasting legacy of their 1990 album, ‘Pills ’N’ Thrills And Bellyaches’, which dropped in the midst of the Baggy takeover, and defined an era
Counting down the 2010s, we round-up the albums that defined the decade in electronic music
The votes have been counted and the results are in! Here are the winners in DJ Mag’s Best of British awards 2021
"We stand in solidarity with peaceful protesters in Georgia defying state violence"
In this series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, NEXCYIA spotlights adventurous ambient music filled with “exceptional sound design and captivating textures”
Analysing the key trends from the voting in this year's DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs poll
The DJ and producer rose to prominence in London’s ‘00s breakbeat scene as resident at Torture Garden
DJ Mag has chosen as the Future Star for this year’s awards presentations. After a hectic 2022, her star looks set to shine even brighter next year and in many more years to come