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Gotta Be Big: Johnny Arthur

Londoner Johnny Arthur is this month's pick for deck stardom. Here's his exclusive DJ mix and an interview.

"I'm pretty stoked to be signed to David
Duriez' new label," says excited
22-year-old Londoner Johnny Arthur.

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Johnny Arthur DJmag mix
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Ghost producer, or studio collaborator?

The use of ghost producers is seen as cheating by many in dance music, but producers have been working with studio collaborators and engineers for...

In an era when misdirection and mistruth is commonplace, its seems natural to question the authenticity and authorship of the music we love. If an...

WILLIE BURNS: PLAYING WITH FIRE

Willie Burns is the New York house producer everyone's raving about...

Willie Burns comes from the fringes. The US producer’s releases for Trilogy Tapes, L.I.E.S, Crème and Rush Hour have seen his left-of-centre house, techno and...

Photo of Cakes Da Killa sitting on the floor in an orange room
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Cakes Da Killa: in full flow

Cakes Da Killa’s sound is always evolving — and his new LP, the jazz-kissed ‘Black Sheep’, is the latest step in the NYC-based rapper’s musical maturation. Produced alongside his longtime collaborator Sam Katz, it might be his best yet. Bruce Tantum learns more

Rashard Bradshaw has always had a thing for the power and the beauty of words. “I loved reading and I loved poetry, just poetry in...

Massive Attack announce full line-up for climate action accelerator concert
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Massive Attack announce full line-up for climate action accelerator concert

The Bristol group will be joined by Killer Mike, Lankum and others for the August event

Massive Attack have confirmed the full supporting line-up for their upcoming climate action accelerator event. The event, which was first announced late last year, will...

Queer House Party and Ravers For Palestine announce livestream fundraiser with I. JORDAN, GGI, more
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Queer House Party and Ravers For Palestine announce livestream fundraiser with I. JORDAN, GGI, more

This week's online-only event is raising money for the Solidarity Strike Fund supporting artists who've lost paid work to support pro-Palestine boycott efforts

Queer House Party and Ravers For Palestine are hosting a livestream this week with I. JORDAN, GGI 끼, BAESIANZ and more to fundraise for striking...

Armin van Buuren and Gryffin share new trance single, 'What Took You So Long': Listen
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Armin van Buuren and Gryffin share new trance single, 'What Took You So Long': Listen

It marks the debut collaboration between the two artists

Armin van Buuren has teamed up with US producer and DJ Gryffin for a new single, 'What Took You So Long'. Marking the two artists'...

Fatboy Slim honoured by BIMM University, announces emerging talent scholarship
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Fatboy Slim honoured by BIMM University, announces emerging talent scholarship

The Brighton-based modern institute recognised local hero Norman Cook as he launches The Fatboy Slim Martlets Scholarship

BIMM University in Brighton has awarded Fatboy Slim with an honourary fellowship, corresponding with the launch of his new scholarship programme. The modern music and...

the cover of Let The Music Play on a black background
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New book explores the impact of synths and new music tech on R&B

Let The Music Play: How R&B Fell In Love With 80s Synths explores work by Prince, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and more

A new book, set to be published in February, will explore the impact that synths and various forms of music technology had on the development...

Joyce Sims, R&B singer-songwriter, dies, aged 63
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Joyce Sims, R&B singer-songwriter, dies, aged 63

The New York artist was best known for her 1987 hit single, 'Come Into My Life'

American R&B singer-songwriter Joyce Sims has died, aged 63. The artist, who hailed from Rochester in New York, was best known for her hit single...

Southbank Centre, Ninja Tune and Big Dada launch free education initiative for young music professionals
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Southbank Centre, Ninja Tune and Big Dada launch free education initiative for young music professionals

The free-to-access scheme is open to 18-24-year-olds living in Lambeth, London

London's Southbank Centre has launched a new free education initiative, Emerging Music Professionals, alongside independent labels Ninja Tune and Big Dada. The free-to-access scheme has...

DJ Deeon
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DJ Deeon in ICU due to heart infection following amputation and pneumonia

"Wishing you well. AND ASKING FOR PRAYERS PLEASE."

DJ Deeon has revealed that he is currently in ICU due to a heart infection. The legendary Chicago DJ and ghetto house pioneer shared a...

Kate Bush says 'Running Up That Hill' "given a whole new lease of life" thanks to Stranger Things
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Kate Bush says 'Running Up That Hill' "given a whole new lease of life" thanks to Stranger Things

The 1985 single has shot back up the UK charts thanks to its recent use in the latest season of the Netflix series

Kate Bush has shared a rare public statement after her 1985 single 'Running Up That Hill' re-entered the UK singles chart following its recent use...

Premiere: Alexis ‘ethereal skies’
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Premiere: Alexis ‘ethereal skies’

London DJ and producer Alexis serves up a “groovy and glitchy slow burner” for femme culture’s ‘HeForShe Vol.4’ compilation

London-based DIY collective and label femme culture will release their new charity compilation, ‘HeForShe Vol.4’, in aid of UN Women, this month. Hear London DJ...

12 emerging artists you need to hear this August
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12 emerging artists you need to hear this August

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From jungle and Afro house to experimental dub and techno here's August 2022's list of upcoming talent you should be keeping track of

With his face hidden to keep the focus firmly on the music, South London’s Anti Traxx channels his Jamaican heritage — “growing up around soundsystems...