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Cakes Da Killa by Ebru Yildiz

Blending hip-hop, house and influences from New York’s ballroom scene, Cakes Da Killa has been opening up the conversation around LGBTQ+ artists in rap. He speaks to Nathan Evans about developing his style, the appropriation of queer and ballroom culture, and finding inspiration in the Harlem Renaissance for his new album ‘Svengali’

In 2014, Cakes Da Killa’s uniquely sharp and agile club rap earned him an interview on New York’s premier hip-hop station, Hot 97. He never...

New vinyl public library opens in Brooklyn

The dedicated vinyl section with launches with 400 records, including LPs by Arthur Russell, Notorious B.I.G., Erykah Badu and Prince, and multiple listening stations

The Brooklyn Public Library now has a dedicated vinyl section complete with listening stations. Located at its Grand Army Plaza Central Library next to Prospect...

New record store, Octopus Records, opens in Brooklyn

The previously online-only vinyl shop opened a storefront on Irving Street in Bushwick this past weekend

There's a new record store in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighbourhood. Octopus Records, an online vinyl shop originally launched in 2019, opened its own storefront last week...

Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA drops new album: Listen

'Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theatre' was produced by DJ Scratch

Wu-Tang Clan's RZA has dropped a new album in collaboration with Grammy-winning producer DJ Scratch, 'Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater', which is out now on...

12 emerging artists you need to hear this

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From UK rap fusions and politically charged electronic experiments to lush vocal house and colourful bass, here’s here's March 2022's list of upcoming talent you should be keeping track of

Scottish rap DJ and producer K4CIE has been carving out a lane for herself that’s distinctly female-focused. Setting up the women-celebrating club nights PEACH and...

As part of DJ Mag's round-up of all the best in dance music in 2019, and in the 2010s, we decided to spotlight some of...

Meet the MC is DJ Mag's interview series, getting to know emerging MCs on the electronic music scene. This month, Felicity Martin catches up with...

“Shaybo, ya dun know”: the name might be new to casual listeners, but to early followers of UK road rap, Shaybo is no newcomer. There’s...

A selection of 8 press shots of artists featured in DJ Mag’s March emerging artists feature

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From masterful footwork and radiant house, to striking Latin beats, eclectic electro, breaks and beyond, here’s March 2024’s list of upcoming talent you should be keeping track of

“I want to see the bodies riding soundwaves, sparkling sweat in the air, and infectious smiles,” says cay horiuchi, whose DJ sets seek to create...

Sudan Archives in a pink fluffy bra top with pink ponytails, by ALLY GREEN & EDWIG HENSON

A violinist, beat maker and vocalist with a talent for humorous yet heartfelt lyricism, Sudan Archives new album ‘Natural Brown Prom Queen’ is out now on Stones Throw. She speaks to Christine Ochefu about her open-book writing style and her determination to follow her own path

Brittany Parks, the artist known as Sudan Archives, is particularly straight-talking. Donning a purple trapper hat and grin revealing a mouth full of silver braces...

Robbie Williams discusses his "awkward" Ibiza DJ set on Annie Mac's podcast

"I Googled 'what do garage MCs say?' on stage"

Robbie Williams has spoken out about his "awkward" debut DJ set in Ibiza. The gig took place last month at new White Isle venue 528...

SUCHI releases new EP, 'Seher / Lykke' on Jamz Supernova's Future Bounce

"I wanted the two tracks on the EP to reflect a mood of day and night," she said of the new release

SUCHI has released a new EP through Jamz Supernova's Future Bounce label. Check it out below. Out now, the release is comprised of two tracks...

Color Group shot by Ben Osborne © iD8 Studios

Celebrating one of the most famous shots by celebrated photographer and composer Gordon Parks

A new photo exhibition has begun in New York, commemorating one of the most iconic images in music journalism history. Running at City Hall's Rotunda...

A picture from a previous year at Soma Skool

The one-day programme of workshops, panels and masterclasses will take place at Glasgow's SWG3 club

Soma Records has announced the return of Soma Skool. The annual electronic music education event, which has been running for almost two decades, will take...

Ben Cardew looks back at how Louie Vega and Kenny “Dope” Gonzalez’s rapturous 1997 homage to their musical roots

Two decades before Daft Punk rolled back the technological years on ‘Random Access Memories’, another iconic house duo went back to their roots. Kenny “Dope”...

Selections: Roska

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their Bandcamp collections. This week, UK Funky don Roska spotlights bright percussion and breaks, Carnival bangers, minimal sub-shakers and more

Roska’s name is synonymous with dedication. For over a decade, the South London DJ and producer has been a champion of the UK funky sound...