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Leftroom boss Matt Tolfrey on taking his album on the road

Leftroom may be over five years old now, serving as a sturdy source of techno and stripped back house during the latter part of the...

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20 YEARS AND COUNTING: Ministry has been at the forefront of UK clubbing for 20 years, and is still at the top of its game...

When London’s Ministry Of Sound celebrated its 20th birthday last year, the set that Dennis Ferrer did — on the Saturday night of the...

A RARE PLEASURE: The disco house delight of Miguel’s big breakthrough

“If something’s cool then it’s always cool,” Miguel Campbell states. Well, anyone who’s ever found an Eclipse T-shirt buried at the back of their wardrobe...

Funk machine Alex Metric is one of 2008's hottest prospects.

Blending electro-funk, breaks, house and a distinctive soulful croon, his production style favours the glitched-up, ultra-processed cut 'n' paste vibe of the Ed Banger gang...

Derry-born DJ, producer and Céad label boss Or:la has had a remarkable journey so far, from throwing raves in abandoned buildings to playing the world's...

Becoming a DJ came to Orlagh Dooley in a dream. No, really. During her first year of university, Dooley had an epiphany, in the form...

He’s spent the last seven years honing an undeniable sound. Now Tchami will unveil his first full-length album, ‘Year Zero’

The collar that Martin Joseph Léonard Bresso dons while performing on stage as Tchami is a meaningful accessory. It is symbolic of the spirituality he’s...

Photo of Eddington Again in a grey coat and grey cap with one orange contact lens in, their hands in prayer in front of their mouth. On their left is a collection of artworks chosen as part of their Selections

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, Eddington Again spotlights adventurous pop gems packed with emotion and playful experimentation

Eddington Again’s debut album, ‘Naomi9’ on !K7, was named DJ Mag’s album of the month in December 2023. In his review, Paul Clarke documented the...

Dance music prize draw Ukrainian

Signed copies of books, exclusive and rare vinyl, art prints, event tickets, clothing and more 

A dance music prize draw has been announced to raise money to help those feeling and trapped in Ukraine following the country's invasion by Russian...

Nia Archives Fresh Kicks mix

Jungle and drum & bass’ breakout star Nia Archives demonstrates her electrifying sound for the Fresh Kicks mix series, and chats to Ria Hylton about her new EP, making “pres and afters” music, and inspiring young Black women to come to the rave

The lilting toplines and lo-fi-inflected sheen in Nia Archives’ ‘Headz Gone West’ began making waves in the Spring of 2020. The debut EP, which lasted...

Launched as a way of supporting artists and labels impacted through the coronavirus pandemic, DJ Mag started a weekly roundup of the most vital Bandcamp...

On Monday, 25th May, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was killed by a white police officer, Derek Chauvin. Footage...

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Fatboy Slim’s devilishly catchy new single, ‘Role Model’, marks 500 releases for his storied Southern Fried Records label

Fatboy Slim is gearing up to release the 500th single on his Southern Fried Records label, ‘Role Model’, later this week. Have an exclusive first...

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The UK house titans celebrate 25 years with a huge summer of global events

Defected has revealed the completed line-ups for its 2024 summer events programme, including its flagship festivals in Croatia and Malta, and its new residency at...

Selections: Roska

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their Bandcamp collections. This week, UK Funky don Roska spotlights bright percussion and breaks, Carnival bangers, minimal sub-shakers and more

Roska’s name is synonymous with dedication. For over a decade, the South London DJ and producer has been a champion of the UK funky sound...