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Sound systems have driven the development of music in the UK, powered by hard work, passion and innovation. But preserving UK sound system culture, its knowledge and history, while also pushing it forward, is no easy task today. Ria Hylton traces its path through ska and reggae at blues dances in West Indian households, to soul, boogie, hip-hop and house in ’80s warehouses and at the Notting Hill Carnival, to nationwide tours and global popularity, and finds out how initiatives like the Sound System Futures Programme are seeking to secure its future 

It’s the Thursday before Notting Hill Carnival and Linett Kamala, board director of Europe’s biggest street party, is weaving through the streets of Kilburn. Her...

For DJmag party

If you haven’t noticed, we’ve been excessively hyping our party at the Ministry of Sound that’s going down on Saturday 17th July, which is...

Colleen Murphy

DJ Mag Tech catches up with Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy at the Beat Hotel’s recent Ibiza takeover to discuss how she tries to offer an unrivalled listening experience as a music host 

Colleen ‘Cosmo’ Murphy is a self-confessed audiophile. She prefers to be known as a music host rather than just a DJ, and has the technical...

The Frenchman's inspiring new release on Kompakt comes straight from the heart...

Laurent Garnier comes bearing gifts. For over 30 years, he has supplied the electronic music scene with glittering gems; from fleeting moments of transcendence at...

In the small city of Braga in northwest Portugal, Semibreve’s ninth edition finds pioneers of electronic music playing alongside contemporary innovators. With dazzling live sets...

There are over 30 churches in Braga, a small historic city in northwest Portugal. Walking through its cobbled streets, their ringing bells are often heard...

The Norwegian duo talk us through their million-selling debut LP for Wall Of Sound

How a largely instrumental album by an unknown Norwegian duo became a word-of-mouth million-selling sensation at the start of the decade, thanks to some unique...

Sónar Festival founder Enric Palau looks back at the event’s first quarter of a century with DJ Mag’s Sónar veteran Ben Osborne...

From 17th from 20th July, Sónar, one of the world’s leading festivals of electronic music, art and technological innovation, will return to Barcelona for its 25th year, and...

DVS1, Etapp Kyle, Danny Tenaglia, Martyn and Nathan Fake are among those locked in... 

Berghain has unveiled 60 hours of techno for its New Year's Eve marathon, which goes under the title Sylvester Klubnacht, opening for business just before...

The latest Miller Music Journalist column

This article was created by a Miller Music Journalist. Miller Music journalists applied to become writers via the Miller Genuine Draft Facebook Page and were...

Bristol’s Livity Sound label has crafted a distinctive style and sonic blueprint, drawing from dub techniques but impossible to categorise. Celebrating a decade in existence...

In 2011, the dust from the dubstep explosion was still up in the air. The initial UK wave had split between a formulaic festival sound...

With music venues shuttered across the nation, and no timeframe for reopening, the future looks bleak for UK clubbing. DJ Mag speaks to venue owners...

Being in close proximity with people you don’t live with is a dangerous activity. Being in a confined space is a dangerous activity. Dancing close...

The adventurous producer moves beyond the dancefloor on his latest album for Local Action

The rapid metamorphosis of 96 Back from club-geared dance producer to risk- taking experimentalist has been thrilling to witness. Manchester-based artist Evan Majumdar-Swift grew up...

Pure summer sounds from Glasgow Underground...

J Paul Getto’s ‘Love Freek’ lands via Glasgow Underground on 15th July, and we’ve got the exclusive premiere of Kevin McKay’s remix below, which is...

The Weeknd announces Halloween haunted houses inspired by ‘After Hours’ album

"Halloween has always been significant to my music, so this is a total dream come to life"

The Weeknd is set to launch two haunted houses inspired by his 2020 album 'After Hours'. According to Entertainment Weekly (EW), the Canadian singer-songwriter has...

Fresh production tips from the Cocoon Hero

“I’ve got to say, most of the time I produce together with Dana Ruh because I think we are a very good team. When...