Hiroko Yamamura is often referred to as a cult figure and leader of the underground in Chicago, among many other deserved accolades. However, the longtime...
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The man, basically, is a workaholic
Danish producer Noir and his sprawling musical empire Noir Music have been riding the crest of a wave for a couple of years now, and it’s all down to one man’s tireless work ethic...
Charting the rise from DJing at seminal Nottingham outpost The Bomb to his current role as the musical polymath behind Leftroom Records.
The slow burn. That has always been Matt Tolfrey's modus operandi. He's more concerned with foundations, with building a family of likeminded house heads around him rather than surrounding himself with people who can advance his career.
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Roland’s 909 drum machine is responsible for the rhythm of house and techno, and countless classics of dance and pop. Exactly 35 years after its...
If there’s one instrument that faithfully captures the true spirit and essence of electronic music, it’s the Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer: a machine that has...
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Whether you’ve encountered her genre-blurring DJ sets, top class productions, or the hilarious deadpan memes of her Instagram page, there’s a good chance Hiroko Yamamura has brightened up your day at some point. Alongside her On Cue mix, the humble Midwest legend speaks to Zara Wladawsky about her come up in Chicago, the benefits of being an introvert, and how anybody can be a DJ
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Compiling hyper-speed, sci-fi sounds from producers across the globe, Anna Morgan and Bell Curve’s Worst Behavior has quickly become a force to be reckoned with...
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Ibiza Past is the Instagram account we all need in 2020
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Recognise is DJ Mag's monthly mix series, introducing artists we love that are bursting onto the global electronic music circuit. This month, London-based Hyperdub affiliate...
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Is wealth and privilege damaging British dance music, and if so, what should we do about it?
WORDS: Matt AnnissPICS: Nicola Nodland & Jillian Edelstein
Since acid house swept the UK 30 years ago and united a generation, British dance has proudly proclaimed its egalitarian credentials. Many believe that the loved up, misty-eyed utopianism...
Disclosure covers DJ Mag USA...
Howard and Guy Lawrence, the Disclosure brothers, show up for their promotional appearances the way you would for a job interview: professional and prepared. Fresh-faced...
Pumping out chart-topping dance anthems since he was 19, Alesso solidifies his headlining stature with debut album ‘Forever’. Now 23, the mega-producer discusses his evolving...
Here’s a fun fact: the peak of the northernmost cliff in Europe, Kebnekaise MoHuntain in Alesso’s native Sweden, has the highest fixed point in the...
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The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From hard-hitting techno and soulful house anthems to ravey post-punk bangers, here's June 2022's list of upcoming talent you should be keeping track of
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A new initiative, started by the founder of Love Parade, aims to have Berlin's techno scene recognised as a cultural practice, supported and preserved by...
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The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From lush liquid d&b and abstract electronics to feel-good house and low-key...
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While clubs have been closed during the pandemic, there has been an abundance of excellent dance music documentaries to fill the void left by their...
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Noncompliant (AKA DJ Shiva) delivers an hour of blistering, assertive techno. We catch up with the Midwest legend to learn about the Indiana rave scene...