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With big-name collabs and a full-length with purpose in the works, Kiesza’s star keeps rising...

When Kiesza released the video for her single, “Hideaway,” she was hoping maybe a couple of her friends would share it on Facebook.

“I was...

Brighton's party kids flock to Shakedown Festival...

It was sunnier than usual in the UK over the summer this year, thank fuck, but in July the weather was tempered by some freaky...

Should DJs who have never taken illegal drugs be banned from the decks?

Dance music used to be all about getting off your chops to some amazing futuristic electronic sounds. The DJs would get as fucked up as...

Set to do battle in Las Vegas

We are now just one month away from the Miller SoundClash finals in Las Vegas. The 10 DJs here, each representing a different country will...

Get the lowdown ahead of your SoundClash entry

Last week Miller Genuine Draft launched SoundClash - the incredible new DJ competition in association with DJ Mag and Mixcloud.

The competition will give...

We talk to MC Magika to get the lowdown

The eighth edition of the Drum & Bass Awards is nearly upon us, and there's still time to vote in this year's poll. You can...

From 'Vegas To Ibiza' with a trance legend

DJ Mag spoke to Paul about his latest compilation ‘Vegas To Ibiza’, musical adventures and deep-routed passion for the dance music scene and his long-awaited next artist album...

The on-the-road diary of the world's top DJs treading the globe

For Mobilee boss Anja Schneider, recent gigs include Mexico, France and Romania, and then there is time required in the studio putting together robust tech funk numbers like her own 'Diagonal' (out now), as well as the marketing, promo-ing and mastering of label mates like Rodriguez Jnr and Sebo K and Ray Okpara. She's a very busy girl, indeed!

Wednesday March 20th

So following a slight lull in proceedings between Ultra Week One, and WMC proper, yesterday marked the start of the biggest parties in the lead...

Saturday March 16th

Welcome to day one of our Miami blog. Across the course of the week we will be bringing you daily updates from the Winter Music Conference, Miami Music Week or whatever you want to call the annual celebration of electronic music taking place in Miami right NOW!

Ian Pooley on his new album 'What I Do'

Somewhat of an unsung hero in house and techno circles, Ian Pooley has been producing and releasing tracks for over 20 years. The German DJ/producer, born Ian Pinnekamp and hailing from Mainz near Frankfurt, differs from many of his fellow contemporary countrymen, however, by leaning more towards the house music side of the 4/4 spectrum.

What could the demise of HMV mean for dance music?

Darius Syrossian arguing that truly dedicated record buyers, those with an eye for specialist vinyl – house, techno, d&b, breaks etc – shouldn't lament the downfall of a corporate chain such as HMV raises some interesting questions.

At what point did remixing mainstream pop rubbish become acceptable?

Don't get DJ Mag wrong, there's been a long tradition of the remix as a credibility boost in the music industry. Back in the day, from the late '80s and the first crossover of house music onwards, dire popstrels of the ilk of Simply Red and the Spice Girls (or rather their record companies) would be queuing up for a taste of authentic dance flavour, getting cool names to remix their tracks in order to boost sales of 12”s.

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Drum & bass sound designer readies debut album

Rather than pretending that he used to sneak into Metalheadz nights at the Blue Note in London aged 11, drum & bass sound designer Rockwell...