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Ben Cardew revisits Björk’s ‘Debut’ album which encompasses elements of rave, jazz, pop and so much more to explore how it laid the groundwork for...

If the world Björk inhabits on ‘Debut’ sounds a little every-day for such an extraordinary star, its because Björk made it so. Of course, the concept...

Almost a mini-festival in its own right, Space's Sunday session We Love... celebrate 10 years of marathon partying and Grade-A dance talent.

Ten years at the top in Ibiza's cut-throat market takes some doing but Space's Sunday session We Love... - brainchild of Darren Hughes - celebrates...

Dutch duo SHMLSS serve up a joyous all-vinyl mix of balearic groove, Italo-disco and deep house ahead of their set in Mick’s Garage this Saturday...

Dutch duo SHMLSS will play Mick’s Garage in Hackney Wick, London this Saturday 19th May for Cadillac Soundsystem’s fourth birthday party. Regulars in Amsterdam and...

DJ Mag ventured into the woodland of Lincolnshire for a weekend of joyful sounds, "anything goes" DJ sets and seamless curation as Lost Village reasserts...

Sometimes, if a festival is organised well enough, it barely feels “organised” at all. The stages, decorations and installations feel as though they’ve always been...

As part of a new Backstreet Brit funk retrospective compiled by Joey Negro, Janet Kay’s classic ‘Eternally Grateful’ gets a rolling, exuberant dub mix...

Back in 2010, UK disco, house and funk luminary Joey Negro AKA Dave Lee compiled a thoroughly educational – and massively danceable – retrospective album...

Lady Shaka

Described as a "fierce rallying cry of protest" and a reflection of Shaka's Afro Pasifika heritage

Lady Shaka has released her debut single, ‘E Tu’ via Nina Las Vegas' NLV Records. Described as a "fierce rallying cry of protest" the track...

Salute

Manchester-based salute approaches dance music with a refreshingly unpretentious philosophy, which they've applied to their uplifting productions. Inspired by their youth in Vienna and video...

Update 07/02/2023: This feature has been updated to reflect salute's use of they/them pronouns “Just fucking have fun,” says 25-year-old, Manchester-based, Austrian-born salute. “That is...

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Including the influence of their famous 'Teachers', the rise of subgenres like blog house, and the eventual split

A new Daft Punk book, 'After Daft', has been announced, exploring the iconic duo's 28-year legacy, and wider cultural impact. 

Vast in scope, fans can...

The book includes images from parties and events of various genres and cultures

A new book from photographer and artist Matthew Smith, AKA Mattko, is to explore UK rave culture from the turn of the millennium until 2005. ...

UK punk legend and iconic dub and reggae DJ Don Letts charts his ultimate Notting Hill Carnival tracks ahead of the annual festivities this weekend

Don Letts is a true legend of UK punk. A filmmaker, musician and DJ, the London-born icon has stood at the helm of the country’s...

Fusing the radiant percussion of Afrobeats, kuduro, gqom and amapiano with bass-heavy club sounds and acid, Juba lights up the Fresh Kicks mix series

“Dance is a big part of my expression as a DJ,” says Juba. “I dance behind the decks, and want people to dance very hard...

Art of Tones readies his debut LP on Swedish label, Local Talk. Hear the jazzy and joyous house cut, ‘To The Limit’, now...

Prolific producer Art of Tones AKA Llorca will release his debut album, ‘Unbalanced’ on 30th November via revered Swedish label, Local Talk.

A regular fixture...

The debut LP from rising star will land on 22nd March...

Jayda G will release her debut album, ‘Significant Changes’, via Ninja Tune on 22nd March.

The album will land a month after she finishes up...

With Andy Moor & Tydi

If there is a temple of electronic dance music in Los Angeles, it is Avalon. Located in the heart of Hollywood, the theater housing it...