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The fight to preserve Ukraine’s electronic music culture in a time of war

Amidst the horrors of russia's war on Ukraine, local DJs, producers and music professionals have had their lives ripped apart, but many have passionately continued their work at home and abroad, using their experience to provide funds and direct aid to causes on the ground. Here, Tanya Voytko talks to artists from across the country about their personal experiences over the past six months, and to learn how they’re striving to preserve and promote their rich and diverse electronic music culture

I started writing this article on 22nd June, the day of remembrance for the victims of World War II in Ukraine. At dawn on that...

Tony De Vit DJing. He's wearing an orange sweater with his left harm held high over his head, with a big smile on his face.

Flawless DJ, frequent hitmaker, dedicated mentor: Tony De Vit was a true hero of UK dance music. The most high-profile resident at hedonistic queer club Trade, he helped create the hard house sound, and was renowned not only for his impeccable mixing, but his compassion and care for others. Ahead of a new documentary, and with hard house at large once more, Stewart Who? reflects on his legacy with those he was close to, and those he influenced

In case you hadn’t noticed, hard house is back. Though for some, like the ill behaviour, it never went away. A new generation of DJs...

Paul van Dyk will play a special set in New York's Central Park this month. But will the DJ win this year's Top 100?

The winner of last year's Top 100 DJs poll – Paul van Dyk, is set to play one his most important gigs of the year...

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The Mexican minimal master hits Vatos Locos...

Sakro hits Vatos Locos on 15th October with woozy stripped-back tech-house cut, ‘Sensativa’.

The Mexican minimal DJ/producer first made his way onto DJ Mag’s radar...

Proposes to change planning policies in favour of existing businesses...

The UK government has released a new whitepaper focused on fixing the country’s current housing crisis, and buried away in the annex is a spot...

When it comes to trance, few DJs can hold a candle to Paul van Dyk. One of the genre’s true superstars and a bonafide legend...

From humble beginnings in East Germany, Van Dyk came of age when the Berlin wall fell, a dramatic moment that would have a lasting impact...

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Cast your vote now for our Top 100 Clubs Poll 2009!

Whether it's heads down dancing in a dingy sweatlicked basement, groovin' in glam surroundings, making new friends on sun kissed terraces or dancing under the...

Following armed raids of popular Tbilisi venues Bassiani and Café Gallery this weekend, thousands gathered in protest...

Following armed raids of pivotal Tbilisi, Georgia clubs Bassiani and Café Gallery on Friday night/Saturday morning (12th May), thousands have gathered outside parliament in what...

PvD’s Festival Mix for “Come With Me (We Are One)” with Ummet Ozcan

While the business of electronic music is often griped over by bloviating bloggers, many of whom have never smelled fresh vinyl; having recently bungeed into...

Top 100 Clubs, powered by Miller Genuine Draft

This year’s Top 100 Clubs poll results demonstrated an continuation of Las Vegas’ domination of the global dance music scene.

There are 18 American clubs...

The psy-trance phenomenon shows no sign of slowing down: DJmag.com caught up with the organiser of the massive Sonica festival in Italy.


The second annual Sonica Festival in Italy takes place 21st - 24th July


Sonica Festival is one of Europe's most important psychedelic events


British psychedelic...

Exclusive premiere of new video from The Bloody Beetroots

Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, aka The Bloody Beetroots, has the spirit of punk close to his heart – and the date '1977' tattooed...