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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.

Strap in for an epic journey through drum & bass...

Philth — aka Phil Robinson — has delivered an absolute whopper of mix for our latest DJ Mag Weekly Podcast!

Despite what his name may...

Reprezent Radio's footwork aficionado goes ham...

Sherelle joins our Fresh Kicks mix series with an hour of 160 madness!

The South Londoner is coming up fast in the capital thanks to...

Beatboxer incorporates Twitter suggestions into show

One man beatbox band Beardyman sets off on his first solo tour on 28th April with a head of ideas, a bag full of gizmos...

The legend is real...

Sunwaves Festival hit Mamaia Beach in Romania from Thursday 27th April to Tuesday 2nd May, for a long weekend of extended sets and DJ marathons...

Coldplay, Chance The Rapper, What So Not, Migos, House of Pain, DJ Snake & more...

Skrillex played a surprise set at the Do Lab stage at Coachella this year, and now fan shot footage of the whole show has appeared...

Saturday March 16th

Welcome to day one of our Miami blog. Across the course of the week we will be bringing you daily updates from the Winter Music Conference, Miami Music Week or whatever you want to call the annual celebration of electronic music taking place in Miami right NOW!

Big Beat Reunion Goes Off With A Bang

Reunions can be a bit naff, but this one went off like the proverbial bomb. You didn’t have to have been a Brighton clubber back...

While the Top 100 DJs Poll sees fresh young DJs enter the list every year, let's not forget those who've gone before and whose contributions...

 

J Saul Kane (aka Depth Charge)
For: Being a big beat, sampling genius

"He's an absolute pioneer. His early stuff as Depth Charge was...

Starting life as a way of supporting the artists and labels impacted through the coronavirus pandemic, as well as releases supporting other causes and initiatives...

The pandemic of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has had a devastating impact on our scene, leading to the cancellation of countless club nights and festivals...

Mbongwana Star's post-punk disco beat, direct from The Congo...

We get a lot of music sent to DJ Mag Towers. Like, tons. We like quite a lot of it, and try to cover it...

We talk ahead of Global Gathering

Ram Records head honcho Andrew Clarke aka Andy C is no newbie to playing Global Gathering festival this happens to be his 12th time , So we caught up up with the boss man to talk bass, beats and well.. some of his memories from over the years.

Watch Mastermind contestant answer ‘90s drum & bass questions

 "I've started so I'll finish."

Monday's (7th March) edition of the long-running BBC quiz show Mastermind was a win for fans of '90s drum & bass. Choosing the genre as...

Promising regular live music and riotous after-parties, Ibiza Rocks launch a hotel for the next generation of White Isle hedonists.

Already responsible for injecting a newfound energy and musical spirit into San Antonio, the Ibiza Rocks crew are stepping up their takeover with the launch...