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In the UK grime scene, the spotlight has usually shone on MCs. Instrumentals have long remained a niche point of interest, a topic for more...

Who are the producers shaping the sounds of UK rap and grime right now? 2019 seems as good a time as any to be considering...

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Horse Meat Disco held their first party at what would become known as The Eagle pub in Vauxhall, London on New Year’s Day 2004. As their weekly Sunday night queer party grew, so did their international reputation, and they haven't stopped since. Here, Andy Thomas charts the soaraway success of the disco house collective over the last two decades

“It’s Princess Julia stretching across the stage in smoky mascara and emerald green stockings. It’s classic Amanda Lear videos playing on the wall as three...

Conversations around automation and DJing are tried-and-tested comment triggers — the ubiquity of the tedious ‘press play’ criticisms and ‘sync button’ debate attest to that. But...

In part two of this series, we explored the impact of AI in the studio, with assisted mixing tools from iZotope, right up to full-on...

Brooklyn club Rash damaged following arson attack

A GoFundMe has been launched by the club to immediately support staff and to eventually help with repairs

Brooklyn club Rash was hit with a fire caused by an arson attack on Sunday, 3rd April. Shortly before Sunday night's event was due to...

The Sound Of: Critical Music

As the underground drum & bass label celebrates its 20th anniversary, Critical Music founder Kasra records a breakneck mix of tracks from its catalogue, and chats to Jake Hirst about the imprint’s history and constant evolution

“I started the label as a hobby and didn’t know where it would take me. So when I look back and think about everything we’ve...

Tali by Jamie Lees

Tali was the first female drum & bass MC to feature on DJ Mag’s cover in 2004, coinciding with the release of her debut album ‘Lyric On My Lip’ on Full Cycle. Nearly 18 years on from that trailblazing release, Jake Hirst connects with the artist to discuss her self-produced eighth studio album, ‘Future Dwellers’, and the journey of self-worth that lead to it

“I was so busy and stressed back then, but I was having the time of my life,” Tali says, sitting back in her chair with...

DRS performing live

With a career spanning 30 years, more than 400 tracks to his name and a history hosting the biggest stages, DRS recently embarked on a new, ground-breaking chapter with his headline live show tour: The Man Who Fell To Earth. Jake Hirst hears the story behind a project representing something much greater than music for DRS

A Thursday night drum & bass gig in Bristol is standard these days, considering its reputation as a home for d&b. But this event is...

Today, 1st May, and on the first Friday of June and July, Bandcamp will waive its revenue fee for 24 hours, with 100% of spending...

The pandemic of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has had a devastating impact on our scene, leading to the cancellation of countless club nights and festivals...

Waterworks shares full line-up for 2024 festival

The underground dance music-focused festival returns to Gunnersbury Park this September with Kode9, Tim Reaper, Amaliah, KI/KI, Tash LC and more

London festival Waterworks has revealed its 2024 line-up in full. The one-day festival will return to West London's Gunnersbury Park for its fourth edition on...

Houghton Festival announces first names for 2024 edition

Craig Richards invites a mix of festival favourites — Ricardo Villalobos, Josey Rebelle and Ben UFO — and new-to-Houghton names — Moodymann, Mala and SHERELLE — to Norfolk this summer

Houghton has revealed the first acts for its 2024 festival. The Craig Richards-curated event, set for 8th August through the 11th, will return to Houghton...

On the grounds of Sparkford Hall, a Georgian manor in Somerset, this 400 cap festival thrives in its third outing with a carefully curated line-up...

Plenty of festivals pride themselves on their laid-back atmosphere and sense of intimacy. Few, if any, pull it off quite like KALLIDA. Taking place on...

With Miller Genuine Draft...

 

If Ibiza is the heart of clubland then Croatia serves as the epicentre for dance music festivals. With a whole summer’s worth of events...

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DJ Mag's Best of North America awards show will take place at Kings Hall (Avant Gardner) next month

The line-up for DJ Mag's first-ever Best of North America awards show is here. Following the announcement of 2022's nominees last week, DJ Mag will...

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Our annual celebration of North America’s electronic music scene is back after a three-year hiatus

Voting is now open for the DJ Mag Best of North America Awards 2022. After a three-year hiatus, on the other end of a pandemic...