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UK energy crisis poses “grave risk” to clubs and nightlife industry, open letter to government declares

"After two incredibly difficult years where venues have had to fight for simple survival, it would be an extraordinary outcome to see them closed and permanently lost because of an energy market that is completely out of control and not fit for purpose"

The UK's nightlife and hospitality industries are urging the government to act in the face of rising energy costs and the "grave risk" to the...

Over 100 UK festivals join campaign to tackle sexual violence

Boomtown Fair, Parklife, Reading & Leeds, and many more have backed the initiative 

Over 100 UK festivals have united for a campaign to tackle sexual violence. First launched in 2017, the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has updated...

Employment Tribunal dismisses unlawful dismissal claims against R&S Records

Raj Chaudhuri’s claim was dismissed due to him not being “in employment” at the label

A judge has dismissed claims of unlawful dismissal and racial discrimination made against R&S Records and its CEO Renaat Vandepapeliere by Raj Chaudhuri, AKA Raji...

NTS Radio, Shannen SP and Joe Cotch compile essential tracks that capture the unique and unifying sound of amapiano, South Africa’s world-conquering dance music style

With artists and fans from around the globe proclaiming “Amapiano to the world”, this evolving new genre has defied expectations that it’s just another passing...

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...

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...

François X has helped shape the identity of Paris’ modern techno scene. Now, he wants to understand more fully how that sound shapes him. The...

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Kevin Lewandowski, Discogs founder and CEO, details the Community Advisory Turntable in an exclusive interview

Discogs has announced that it is assembling a new group of independent advisors from its user base to help direct the development of the platform...

Fresh Kicks 181: FILM

New Delhi's FILM records a peak-time mix of broken techno and bass-heavy garage for the Fresh Kicks series, and chats to Joe Roberts about his cinematic debut album on Qilla Records, and elevating the new wave of Indian electronic musicians

“There’s definitely something bubbling under in India,” FILM, aka New Delhi producer, DJ and promoter, Sanil Sudan, tells us when we catch up about his...

Berlin's Rave The Planet Parade announces line-up and floats for 2022

Established by the founders of the original Love Parade, crews from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, UK and Ukraine are all involved, with over 200 artists. 

Berlin's Rave the Planet Parade has announced the line-up and floats involved in this year's free event, which takes place on Saturday 9th July. A...

Former Mixmag editor Dom Phillips missing in Brazilian Amazon

The respected journalist was last seen Friday in one of the country's most remote regions

Concern is growing over the whereabouts of Dom Phillips, a highly respected British journalist and former-editor of Mixmag, and Brazilian Indigenous expert Bruno Araújo Pereira...

We fire some questions at the Lobster Boy boss ahead of his DJ Mag Sessions in Wolverhampton on 28th May

For those who lived through the so-called ‘post-dubstep’ years, it was an exciting time merging various forms of bass-driven music in innovative and exciting ways...

If you catch it right, you can have the best time at boutique festivals. And with this third instalment, the Shindig Weekender crew have got...

It’s glorious midday Sunday sunshine when your DJ Mag hack arrives at the festie. The site — which attendees have been informed about by email...

Simon Baker's influences

Simon Baker – TaSimon Baker studied classical guitar and musical theory as a kid, a grounding that undoubtedly put him in good stead once he...

DJmag.com caught up with breakbeat DJ Paul 'Trouble' Arnold to discuss the future of breaks, ketomine, and minimal.


Paul Arnold's dog loves breakbeat apparently


Little known fact: Paul once auditioned to be in boyband Westlife


Paul 'Trouble' Arnold's opening statement is likely to...

Photo of colourful lights and a large crowd at Simple Things 2024

Returning to the city after a five-year hiatus, Simple Things delivers a 10th anniversary programme that celebrates Bristol’s vibrant music scene whilst welcoming a kaleidoscope of international sounds into the fold. DJ Mag’s Olivia Stock reports back

There’s always been a certain irony to Simple Things, in that, there’s nothing really simple about the Bristol festival at all. Its line-up sprawls across...