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Feast of fury

DJ Mag tasted the techno at a free impromptu Richie Hawtin gig in a Street Feast courtyard for Land of Kings – and of course, the culinary delights too!

Electronic maverick Squarepusher’s new album finds him breaking his own rules, and drawing from the past for inspiration — but being him, it’s no simple nostalgia exercise. DJ...

In 1996 Dutch production company Lola Da Musica made a documentary, simply titled Drum & Bass, that has acquired cult status on the internet. Featuring...

The service will return to the Victoria and Central lines initially

London's Night Tube service is to make a partial return from November.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today (14th October) revealed that the weekend service...

Balearic trance

Ibiza played a central role in spreading a new take on trance around the turn of the millennium — a more soothing vein of the sound that captures the mood of a Mediterranean sunset. As clubs in Ibiza are opening again for the first time since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, DJ Mag dives into the roots of a genre that was inspired and shaped by the island’s unique appeal: Balearic trance

Long before turning into a global clubbing destination, Ibiza appealed to crowds looking for spiritual growth — with those from the hippie movement settling in...

Listen to the exclusive Diplo and Friends mix via BBC Radio 1Xtra 

It's been an epic year for US selector Diplo, and now the much-talked about DJ/producer has put together a special end of year mix: Diplo's...

Goldie, James Lavelle and Dave Haslam are all involved... 

Gilles Peterson is curating a string of events in London, in aid of the youth mental health charity Safaplace. 

The Worldwide FM don and Brownswood...

The historic Camden theatre will be transformed into a state-of-the-art performance and production hub 

London venue KOKO will reopen in spring 2022 following a huge £70million restoration and redevelopment project. 

The iconic theatre — which has hosted everyone from...

Featuring Lost Souls of Saturn, Aphex Twin visual artist Weirdcore and more...

London's Saatchi Gallery will host the first major exhibition on rave culture and acid house this summer.

Comprising art, audiovisual installations, photography and more, Sweet...

Village Underground new venue is taking shape...

Hackney Council has given its approval for the owners of Village Underground to renovate a derelict art deco cinema into a multi purpose arts and...

Bradley Zero has built the reputation of his Rhythm Section label and parties by nurturing quality music rather than chasing trends. On a roll, his...

“I’m just pulling onto Rye Lane,” says Bradley Zero, as he drives from his flat in Peckham to his office and studio. 

It’s usually a...

The Sound Of: Touching Bass

Encompassing parties, a record label and a beloved radio show, Errol and Alex Rita’s Touching Bass has created an open space to celebrate Black music in all its forms, from jazz to jungle and beyond. Alongside a woozy mix exploring the DNA of Touching Bass’ past, present and future by Sammseed, Ria Hylton documents the movement’s ethos and story so far 

“Touching Bass is a musical movement,” Errol Anderson tells DJ Mag. “And when I say movement, I’m thinking of forward movement — energy.” Alex Rita...

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...

 

It’s not your average label that can claim to have slick garage from DJ Q, Finn’s hyperspeed disco and the boundary-pushing R&B of singer-songwriter...

The brothers will perform at the London festival

Disclosure have been confirmed to perform their only UK live show of 2020 at London's Lovebox festival.

Following the announcement that Tyler, The Creator will...

history-of-bassline

From its beginnings in Yorkshire clubs to becoming a nationwide dance music phenomenon and chart success, the bassline sound has survived and thrived, despite the efforts of the police and club licensing authorities. Matt Anniss charts its rise, fall, resurgence and influence on a new generation of DJs, producers and ravers

A quarter of a century ago, a record slipped out on Rumour Records that would change the course of UK dance music history. Created by...

London’s controversial MSG Sphere gets planning approval

The Stratford project's planning application was met with more than 1,000 objections and a petition with over 2,000 signatures against the venue.

A controversial new venue is one step closer to being built in east London despite pushback from thousands of local residents. The MSG Sphere, a...