In the early 2000s, there was a small, unassuming stall on the second floor balcony of Kampala’s Bugolobi market. Stocked with computers, scanners and other...
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It’s an exciting time to be both a new and old fan of African music, but how does it feel for African artists raised and working in the diaspora? As producers and consumers, these artists have a unique vantage point on this cultural shift. Jessica Kariisa speaks to Nazar, Hagan, Juba and Chief Boima and asks: what does music from “back home” mean today?
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After an 18-month live music hiatus, smaller organisations have suffered more than most. Recognising the vital role that global brands working in music culture play...
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Some of the most important DJs in the development of the UK scene are children of the Windrush generation. DJ Mag's editor-in-chief, Carl Loben, speaks to Black and mixed-race foundation DJs about their parents, racism, culture, and being pioneers in our beloved scene
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Beyond the clubs and festivals, Miami has a vast number of great restaurants, cafes, bars and diverse attractions to offer. Here are our recommendations, with...
New York may be known as the city that never sleeps, but with lax liquor laws that allow for drinking until 5am, and a cornucopia...
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Released 20 years ago, Basement Jaxx's 'Rooty' is a paean to the adaptable power of house music, a ferocious mixture of musical styles kept in...
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Amsterdam Dance Event returned for its annual industry takeover earlier this month, showcasing more than 1,000 events at over 200 venues. With ADE back in full force post-pandemic, DJ Mag's Amy Fielding, Ben Hindle, Carl Loben, Ria Hylton and Rob Mccallum head out to the Dutch capital to sample the plethora of panels, parties and workshops on offer
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The last decade has yielded some extraordinary innovations in dance and DJ culture. Below, we count down some of the most significant technological tools to...
It’s 2008. Armin Van Buuren has won the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll for the second year running. Gordon Brown has shakily taken the...
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Celebrating the legacy of the shop run by Mike De Underground, Cool Hand Flex, Uncle 22 and Randall
London's legendary De Underground record store has received a heritage plaque for contributions to 'UK hardcore, jungle and drum & bass music'. The signs, in...
The techno pioneer spoke to The Guardian ahead of a recent gig at fabric...
Ricardo Villalobos recently sat down for an interview with The Guardian in which he talked about his long and successful career, being a father and...
In association with Point Blank Music School
Last month, we broke the news that Brighton beatmaker Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim was to become the first DJ to play at the House...
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With schools open in Los Angeles, Ibiza and Mumbai and a hugely active online school which caters to students worldwide, the Point Blank team has...
Decks not desks
This is one class no one will be ducking out of early. School music lessons will take a turn for the better with students encouraged...
The award-winning production school opens in Los Angeles
The rumours are true... Point Blank is coming to America! We are absolutely delighted to announce the next stage in the evolution of Point Blank...
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Proceeds from the book will go to Berlin music school Open Music Lab
A number of DJs and producers have contributed recipes to a new cookbook, 'Turn The Tables'.
Curated by Berlin-based DJ and producer Eira Haul, the...
Back to school!
Sigma — aka Cameron Edwards and Joe Lenzie — have been invited to speak at Cambridge University on 3rd May, making the duo the first...