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The cover of Vikter Duplaix's DJ-Kicks record

In 2002, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ Viktor Duplaix debuted his entry for K7! Records DJ-Kicks series, blending some of the best broken beat of the era. Here, Ben Cardew explores the compilation's lasting legacy
 

There aren’t enough musicians like Vikter Duplaix. Maybe there never were. Duplaix, a singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and DJ from Philadelphia, dresses like a blasted supernova...

A guide to dance music's pre-rave past...

We've drafted in Greg Wilson, the former electro-funk pioneer, nowadays a leading figure in the global disco/re-edits movement and respected commentator on dance music and...

DJ Mag goes rogue at an intense week of electronic music...

Miami Music Week kicked off in style last week, with thousands of electronic music lovers descending on the Florida city.

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A guide to dance music's pre-rave past...

We've drafted in Greg Wilson, the former electro-funk pioneer, nowadays a leading figure in the global disco/re-edits movement and respected commentator on dance music and...

Multiple bangers held within...

Ibiza closing parties are in full swing over the next two weeks, with Circoloco, Cocoon, Music On, Paradise and many more hosting huge events that...

John Digweed bids fond farewell to The Vagabond in Miami and reflects on rave days of yore while looking forward to his still-flourishing future

John Digweed was DJing long before the acronym “EDM” existed, let alone went mainstream and became the musical backdrop of Generation Now. In fact, back...

MCs were often maligned in the early days of drum & bass, but nowadays it's pretty much universally accepted that a renegade mic-spitter is a...

“There is no other music in the world where an MC stands on the stage for an hour and continuously sprays lyrics with such clarity and power over so many frequencies,” Eksman, one of the d&b scene's foremost MCs, tells DJ Mag. “The life and evolution of the drum & bass MC has grown from strength to strength over the years, and I have no doubt that down the line many more great things are in store for the future generation of MCs in our music.” 
Undoubtedly so. The role of the drum and bass MC has steadily progressed simultaneously with the scene it resides in, although in the early days MCs experienced negativity from some DJs. But the MC has fought for its corner, and now overwhelmingly basks in the same golden glory as the DJ.

Denis Sulta is the flamboyant DJ who packs out enormous clubs around the world, famed for his subversive selections and image. But getting there has...

Hector Barbour is 17 years old and trying to get into a club for the first time. Queuing outside Glasgow’s Vic Bar, part of the...

No one represents drum & bass quite like DJs Fabio & Grooverider...

Sure, there are other obvious contenders, but Fab and Groove were there right at the beginning. They didn't just sit at the table — they...

Who are the most exciting Ram acts now? We delve deeper into the world of Ram...

WILKINSON
29,200 Twitter followers, 126,569 Facebook fans and charting at No.8 in the UK Official Top 40, Wilkinson is big news, but it hasn't always...

Brussels club Fuse announces 30th anniversary book

The book presents stories, as well as pictures and flyers, from throughout the club's history

Much-loved Brussels club Fuse is releasing a book to mark 30 years since it first opened. Set to be released this November by publishing house...

Evolution of UK electronic music, ‘from Doctor Who to acid house’, explored in new book

Dream Machines will trace the evolution of electronic music in the UK, from its avant-garde, post-WW2 beginnings to the dance music of today

A new book authored by Matthew Collin will explore the evolution UK electronic music through the 20th century. Dream Machines: Electronic Music in Britain From...

Lady of the House announces winners of first production competition

"I never dreamt that when we launched this record label that we would receive hundreds of demos in only six weeks," co-founder Laila Mckenzie said

Lady of the House has revealed the winners of its first production competition. The platform cofounded by Laila Mckenzie enlisted BBC Radio 1's Jaguar and...

Warning issued over high-strength, dangerous pills and fake MDMA in circulation after Secret Garden Party

The Loop has issued alerts about “Teddy Bear”, “SoundCloud” and “Ninja Turtle” pill

UK harm reduction group The Loop is warning festivalgoers over pills in circulation in the UK after being detected at Secret Garden Party this past...

Rinse FM announces 60+ new residents, Friday night dance show with Emerald

Yung Singh, Two Shell and Angel D'lite are among more than 60 residents joining the station for regular shows

Rinse FM has revamped its radio schedule with a number of new shows and over 60 new resident DJs joining the station. Among the DJs...