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“I just can’t do it, it feels instinctively wrong..."
Dave Clarke — the UK-born, Amsterdam-based techno DJ/producer most famous for his 'Red' single series — has announced he won't be playing the US while...
Commercial dance and rap don't fit
EDM doesn't need rappers legitimising its stadium-sized stasis and banality
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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...
“100% Silk has always been about feeling over functionality,” says Britt Brown, who founded the Los Angeles label in 2011 with Amanda Brown. “The music...
Interview with the Dub Police mainstay around his new mix comp
Alex Crawford, aka The Others, burst onto the dubstep scene back in 2007 when his track 'Africa VIP' featured on Caspa & Rusko's seminal Fabriclive...
Numark's new iDJ Pro controller lets iPad DJs take control of the DJ booths
DJs come in all shapes and sizes and operate on all levels with varying degrees of capability. This is reflected in the wealth of equipment that is available to buy in order for DJs to do their thing. Unlike days of old, where Technics were the de rigeur kit of any professional DJ's set-up, DJs now don't have to be using the big boys' top of the range offerings to get the total pro experience.
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Mock & Toof 'Farewell To Wendo EP' Tiny Sticks
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Tremendously promising Londoners Mock & Toof take it up a gear for this ambitious EP...
MCs were often maligned in the early days of drum & bass, but nowadays it's pretty much universally accepted that a renegade mic-spitter is a...
“There is no other music in the world where an MC stands on the stage for an hour and continuously sprays lyrics with such clarity and power over so many frequencies,” Eksman, one of the d&b scene's foremost MCs, tells DJ Mag. “The life and evolution of the drum & bass MC has grown from strength to strength over the years, and I have no doubt that down the line many more great things are in store for the future generation of MCs in our music.” Undoubtedly so. The role of the drum and bass MC has steadily progressed simultaneously with the scene it resides in, although in the early days MCs experienced negativity from some DJs. But the MC has fought for its corner, and now overwhelmingly basks in the same golden glory as the DJ.
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Vienna-born, Manchester-based salute’s DJ sets and productions shine at the intersection of garage, French house and ‘80s synth styles. Ahead of the release of their star-studded debut album on Ninja Tune, they tell Kamila Rymajdo about their musical upbringing, flying the flag for Black artistry, and their joyful sound that, simply, makes people feel good
Bumper edition marks two decades at the clubbing coalface..
The June issue of DJmag, out now, marks 20 years since the magazine launched in its present incarnation. The special commemorative issue is marked by...
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Get acquainted with Tapefeed, the London-based Italian duo creating techno with a message
He’s spent the last seven years honing an undeniable sound. Now Tchami will unveil his first full-length album, ‘Year Zero’
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Working for free is rife among producers and engineers, with 77% having worked for free in the last 12 months alone. But is it just...
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The results for 2019’s Top 100 DJs poll have been announced
Don Diablo has won the Highest Future House award at this year’s DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2019. He’s up one from last year, landing...
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Crossing over to practically every genre, DJ and dancefloor in 2005, ‘Rej’ is an evergreen classic. Ahead of the 100th release on Innervisions, Âme discuss...
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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...