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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...
Richie Hawtin’s PLAYdifferently MODEL 1 mixer finally sees the light of day...
The hype that came with the announcement of Richie Hawtin releasing a new DJ/music-related product was immense. The internet was at bursting point, with everyone...
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Damiano Von Erckert
‘Mickey M. and the Marlboro Man’
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Any question marks surrounding Cologne-based Damiano Von Erckert’s much-hyped name have very much been...
More and more women are taking to the decks. But there are some sexist idiots who can't get their heads round it...
Man approaches decks. “Alright love,” he says. Although my heart sinks, I smile politely and say hello back, hoping he’s not going to try and...
Excitement builds for August Bank Holiday
Eric Prydz didn't used to have far to go when he played the SW4 festival in its early days.
Dance music giant Pete Tong should need little introduction.
The hugely popular DJ and host behind Radio One's Essential Mix, Tong is a regular fixture in Ibiza with his crowd-pleasing sets, and he's set...
The psy-trance phenomenon shows no sign of slowing down: DJmag.com caught up with the organiser of the massive Sonica festival in Italy.
The second annual Sonica Festival in Italy takes place 21st - 24th July
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J Dilla changed music with his unique production style and wonky beat patterns. Ahead of an expansive new book on his life and art, Marke Bieschke talks to author Dan Charnas about the enigmatic artist’s impact
The influences that have made the Circus man into the artist he is today...
01. RUFUS & CHAKA KHAN 'Ain't Nobody'
“A record I first heard as part of the soundtrack to Breakdance: The Movie (Breakin'). I was...
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...
We quiz the Radio 1 tastemaker on Ibiza, how he picks out the killer tunes and on making his own music..
When did you first go to Ibiza?
"86, with Nicky Holloway, a year before the famous trip. I came out with him on a slightly...
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'Gudu & Friends Vol. 2' is out on 2nd May
Sound Factory legend talks voguing, Madonna and his European tour
Across Paris, London and New York, the sound of ballroom is again infiltrating every area of dance music, from Vaggio's 'Don't You Want Some More'...
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Our monthly label showcase, The Sound Of, puts the focus on the imprints we love; outlets that are championing new artists, dropping key releases and...
Born from the now-defunct Parisian label Institubes, Sound Pellegrino is the brainchild of Teki Latex and Orgasmic, two DJs known for their wildly varied tastes...
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Breezy breaks and ethereal house from Long Island Sound as part of our Fresh Kicks mix series
As Long Island Sound, Berlin-based duo Rob and Tim create a distincly swirling brand of house, with shimmering synths and pads hovering around spaced-out kicks...