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Images from Ibiza

In the '90s, there was nowhere to party like Ibiza , and there was nowhere wilder in Ibiza than Manumission. The hedonistic, sex-fueled party took place in some of The White Isle's most famous clubs, as well as its own Motel venue, with punters and DJs alike frequently spending days on end revelling in its debauched atmosphere. A new book written by its co-founder Claire Davies captures Manumission's ecstatic spirit. Here, Simon Doherty speaks to her about some of her favourite images from that time

In the 1990s, Manumission was the wildest party in Ibiza. First held at Coco Loco Bar, the gay epicentre of KU club — which later...

Daft Punk is dead, long live Daft Punk: the limits of a brand beyond the band

Daft Punk split up three years ago, but thanks to a near-constant stream of archival video releases, album reissues, merch drops and more, the robots feel more present than ever. But what are the limits to one of dance music's most iconic acts' prolific post-split existence? Will it start to wear thin? And what does it all say about the brand-focused and content-driven ecosystem we find ourselves in today? Ben Cardew dives in

Daft Punk died twice. On 9th September 1999, according to legend, a studio accident killed off the real-life Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, leaving...

The gift that keeps on giving

Giving the gift of books is giving endless joy, learning and re-learning – never a bad choice, and where these electronic music books are concerned...

Photo of the main stage at Ultra Miami on a turquoise and red background

We spotlight 10 sets at Ultra at the tail-end of Miami Music Week that you definitely cannot skip

Depending on when you last checked it out, Ultra Miami is not what you think. Once the reserve of chart-topping dance stars, EDM bigwigs and...

The Magic City has a long history of homegrown styles that demand attention. Chief amongst these is Miami bass: a rough and tough blend of electro, hip-hop...

“An 808, heavy sub-bass and a snare that isn't shy. Sometimes a really dirty vocal.” These are the key ingredients of any Miami bass track...

Chicago’s Trax Records sued by over a dozen artists over unpaid royalties

Rolling Stone reports that Adonis, Marshall Jefferson and co-founder Vince Lawrence are among the claimants

Trax Records, the Chicago record label that played a key role in the development of house music, is being sued by over a dozen artists...

It’s not just David Attenborough who’s talking about the eradication of plastic pollution to save our planet. Some festivals are taking the lead by banning...

GALA, London’s first outdoor dance music festival in over 16 months, took place in Peckham Rye Park last weekend. With exceptional programming and an emphasis...

Approaching the gates of GALA, London’s first full-capacity, outdoor dance music festival since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, a familiar feeling emerges. As muffled...

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Ivorian DJ, producer and visual artist Asna records a two-hour mix heart-racing percussion and global club rhythms for the Fresh Kicks series, and speaks to Kamila Rymajdo about collaboration and her limitless creative vision

For DJ/producer and visual artist Asna, music might not have been her first career, but when she was growing up, it was always playing at...

Abandoning another project file after a few hours, thinking everything sounds s**t, feeling like you should be finishing more tunes. A lot of counterproductive, negative...

When life gets in the way — particularly for those of us working other jobs at the same time — trying to keep our music...

Get To Know: Heléna Star

Get acquainted with Heléna Star, the London DJ and broadcaster with a passion for music that moves your feet and nourishes your soul

Heléna Thomson, AKA Heléna Star, is a true selector, with a passion for music that comes from the heart and nourishes the soul. It was...

In this month’s brand focus, No Mind Collective founder Ali T talks us through combining culture and creativity, a flamboyant eye for design and the...

Since his teens, Alexander Turner aka Ali T, a graphic designer from “Scouseland”, has been collecting and studying music-related artwork and memorabilia. From ‘90s rave...

HoneyLuv

HoneyLuv is a platform for Taylor Character to express her passion for house music. Ahead of her set at the DJ Mag Miami Pool Party next week, she's ready to embrace the start of a busy summer of touring

Taylor Character’s path was set towards working for the US government, via her preliminary stint in the navy. Prior to that she had a bright...

Dublin’s Sputnik One blends bubbling techno, buoyant bass and depth-charge dancehall in his exhilarating Fresh Kicks mix, and chats to Eoin Murray about balancing groove...

The fight to preserve Ukraine’s electronic music culture in a time of war

Amidst the horrors of russia's war on Ukraine, local DJs, producers and music professionals have had their lives ripped apart, but many have passionately continued their work at home and abroad, using their experience to provide funds and direct aid to causes on the ground. Here, Tanya Voytko talks to artists from across the country about their personal experiences over the past six months, and to learn how they’re striving to preserve and promote their rich and diverse electronic music culture

I started writing this article on 22nd June, the day of remembrance for the victims of World War II in Ukraine. At dawn on that...