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New London festival, Risen, celebrates the ‘divine feminine’ in dance music

Sicaria Sound, Girls Don’t Sync, Ambient Babestation Meltdown, Hannah Holland and Tash LC are among the many acts confirmed to play

A new one-day festival, Risen, will take place in London on 9th April. Running between midday and midnight across a number of venues in Hackney...

Black Lives In Music

Aimed at addressing pay inequality, access, harassment, and safety 

The UK music industry is set to implement a new anti-racism code of conduct from next year in a bid to end inequality and abuse...

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NI released a statement following revelations from former staff members

Native Instruments have issued an apology following claims of racism, discrimination and gaslighting from former staff members. The statement comes after multiple former employees criticised the...

Weaving polyrhythmic electronic drums and heady bass into multi-layered club tracks and atmospheric rap vocals, Planet Mu's Ziúr shakes up the Fresh Kicks series

When she was a teenager, one of Ziúr’s favourite bands was L7, the proto-riot grrrl group with a caustic sense of humour and melody. Growing...

On Cue is our flagship mix series, celebrating the pivotal DJs and producers whose influence has shaped the world of electronic music, both in their...

DJ Flight is one of the most respected figures in drum & bass, but also, paradoxically, one of its most unsung heroes. While the trailblazing...

The UK drum & bass scene has become overwhelmingly male and white. DJ Mag's Becca Inglis speaks to artists, promoters and label owners who are...

The push to close the “gender play gap” has accelerated this summer. At least 190 festivals have committed to booking 50/50 gender split line–ups by...

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Techno rises in the heart of the Midwest and with it, a bold call to action.

 

DJ Mag meets Lisa Smith on a winter afternoon in The Black Madonna’s crowded Chicago apartment. A large film crew is staging lighting...

One year on from our Women In Dance Music issue, we ask the question...

Almost one year ago to the day, DJ Mag published a Women In Dance Music issue. I know, because I edited it. We put New...
Misogyny in music industry is "endemic", requires urgent action, WEC warns

The UK Parliament committee said the "boys club" of the music industry persists despite increased participation by women and recommended reforms like nixing NDAs

A new report by the UK Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) has confirmed "endemic" misogyny in the music industry and urges government and industry bodies...

Crossbreed Klub Verboten

An "outdated and moralistic license condition" is being used to "prohibit nudity and semi-nudity in safeguarded venues"

London sex-positive and queer club nights Crossbreed and Klub Verboten have been threatened with legal action by Tower Hamlets Council. Authorities are "relying on an...

Get acquainted with West London DJ and radio host, Ellie Prohan

He.She.They is a globetrotting party devised by Steven Braines and Sophia Kearney, aiming to bring together ravers of all genders, sexualities and ethnicities. DJ Mag joined them...

Steven Braines and Sophia Kearney of The Weird & The Wonderful are perhaps one of the most admirable success stories in the music industry. As...

Catch her next when she headlines Pan-Pot's Second State label showcase...

Ahead of her headline slot for Pan-Pot’s first ever Second State label showcase in London on 26th March, DJ Mag sits down with French visionary...