Black Artist Database (B.A.D.) will host its first in-person event at Hackney Wick’s Colour Factory. Set for Friday 1st October, B.A.D. Presents... includes a stellar...
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October is Black History Month in the UK. Ria Hylton spotlights a range of electronic music-related events on and offline taking place throughout the month...
These two women are spreading their passion for electronic music and working to level the playing field through a program with Smirnoff that’s taken them...
Chicago’s dancefloors are second to none. One glimpse of the pulsing crowd that packs Smart Bar, the legendary no-frills club two blocks north of Wrigley...
London producer Swindle draws on assorted jazz, hip-hop, funk and dubstep influences in his great new album 'Long Live The Jazz'.
“I know what you mean, like on ‘Forest Funk’. I played that guitar! I just do what feels right. I mean, I’ve grown up around great music, especially jazz and funk and of course drum & bass, garage and everything else. I just like to play around. I’ll play with any instrument that I can get my hands on. A little bit of madness. I like to try and get my head working crazy, to make crazy music.”
Episode one of the Rhythm Lab Records project features Ethan Hill and Madrush MC
A new short film series celebrating Black music history in Manchester has launched, with the first episode already available to watch.
Coming from the Rhythm...
Jumpin Jack Frost is one of the foundation pioneers of drum & bass, and still as active as a DJ in the scene as he was...
We peer inside the world of Pan-Pot...
Some things in life just happen; the stars align or elements combine for a perfect chemical reaction. That's Pan-Pot. Meeting in their early 20s by...
A Discogs user has compiled store suggestions from other forum members
Discogs are creating a digital directory of Black-owned record stores.
Launched in the Discogs forums, Forum user bekessler (aka Ben Kessler from Washington, D.C.) asked Forum...
Encompassing parties, a record label and a beloved radio show, Errol and Alex Rita’s Touching Bass has created an open space to celebrate Black music in all its forms, from jazz to jungle and beyond. Alongside a woozy mix exploring the DNA of Touching Bass’ past, present and future by Sammseed, Ria Hylton documents the movement’s ethos and story so far
Black-owned music organisations, radio stations and record labels are helping to create vital platforms for Black producers and DJs who’ve been held back by systemic...
Celebrating the legacy of the shop run by Mike De Underground, Cool Hand Flex, Uncle 22 and Randall
London's legendary De Underground record store has received a heritage plaque for contributions to 'UK hardcore, jungle and drum & bass music'. The signs, in...
DJ Mag's digital tech editor Declan McGlynn compiles a list of the best Black Friday deals for DJs and producers, including discounts on music-making tools like...
Juke Bounce Werk co-founder, Alexis Gutierrez — aka DJ Noir — explores how language can be used to appropriate Black culture and leave behind its...
Hannah Wants reveals her personal plight to getting what she wants
Words: Lily Moayeri Pics: Nathan Damour
If ever there is a pick-up EDM soccer game, make sure you get Hannah Wants on your team. The...
We take a look at Loopmasters’ newest sample library
Loopmasters turn to Bristol’s freshest bass-meisters Ross, Dan and Rob — also known as the Mediks — to deliver this slice of drum and bass...
The wait for 'Pizza' continues...
Martin Garrix is priming his fanbase for the release of a new single by dropping a 12 track remix pack of his Troye Sivan collaboration...