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The trap phenomenon explained

Trap is the slow-rolling, synth-heavy, snare-snappin' sound that's swept underground dancefloors and stadiums alike across the US and Europe. But what is trap? Is it a genre of its own? Where does it come from? Why's it so popular — and why's it hated in equal measure? Does it have a future? Danna Takako investigates...

Recognise is DJ Mag's monthly mix series, introducing artists we love that are bursting onto the global electronic music circuit. This month, we catch up...

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...

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...

Glastonbury's Block9 area announces full line-up

Overmono, Deena Abdelwahed, LSDXOXO and more will play across the area's various stages

Glastonbury's Block9 area has confirmed the line-up for its corner of the mammoth festival site this year. Situated in the south-east corner of the Glastonbury...

OP-1 synth

The 10th anniversary version of the pocket calculator-inspired unit is "louder, thinner and 100 times better"

Teenage Engineering has announced a new version of their much-loved OP-1 synth. The new unit joins the recently launched mini mixer, the TX-6, as the...

Berlin DJ streaming platform HÖR to launch new website and subscription service

The new site will go live on 17th October

Berlin-based online radio station HÖR is launching a new website, as well as a subscription service. While standard radio broadcasts will continue to be available...

Fatboy Slim announces new festival featuring Idris Elba, Groove Armada, DJ Paulette, more

Norman Cook aims to play as many sets as possible at his inaugural Somerset weekender this November

Fatboy Slim is hosting a new festival in Somerset this November. Called All Back To Minehead (a reference to Norman Cook's 2020 mix LP in...

Traktor vinyl

Featuring glow-in-the-dark-green and purple colorways

Native Instruments is celebrating 20 years of their DJ software TRAKTOR with a new limited-edition timecode vinyl series. The five designs feature collaborations with Sasha's...

TX-6

The ultra-portable, battery-powered mixer is compatible with iOS devices

Teenage Engineering has launched a new handheld mini mixer called the TX-6. This six-channel battery-powered device can be controlled over USB-C with iOS hardware or...

The Amnesia terrace in Ibiza

DJenerates is launching a four month metaverse quest to find undiscovered talent

DJenerates — the first NFT collection immortalizing iconic dance music characters, backed by the likes of Sven Väth, Carl Cox, Paul Oakenfold, Ricardo Villalobos and...

tom_o

His innovations can be heard on the music of artists including Prince, Herbie Hancock, and Stevie Wonder.

A new documentary explores the life and legacy of synth pioneer Tom Oberheim. Produced by GForce Software, the 37-minute film 'Bright Sparks: Tom Oberheim' delves...

A$AP Rocky

“I’m wrapping up the new album now; I’ve been shooting so many visuals for it"

A$AP Rocky has spoken about the creative process behind his new album, hinting at a change in sound and admitting “I’ve pushed myself to the...

Check out his top 20!

1. Pryda 'Pjanno'

2. Dave Seaman 'Gobbledygook'

3. Oliver Huntemann 'Bakery'

4. Paolo Mojo 'Night Law'

5. RF 'The Dig (Radioslave)'

System 7 'Spacebird (Dubfire)'

7. Dubfunk 'Mandala'

8. Steve Angello & Laidback Luke 'Be'

9. Sebastien Leger 'Knights Of The Jaguar'

10. Popof & Nina 'Blablabla'

11. AngelFreq 'Nothing At All (Jamie Stevens)'

12. Luke Dzierzek 'Unleash'

13. MOS 'Waterholle'

14. Djuma Soundsystem 'This Sound'

15. Stel 'Godthab (Umek/Kriece)

16. Matthew Dekay 'Go On'

17. Caro & Garcia 'Dead Souls (Radioslave)'

18. King Unique 'Hinode'

19. Superchumbo 'The Noise'

20. Sven Vath 'Beauty & The Beast (Eric Prydz)'

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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...

Photo of a ravers at a free party in a tunnel

Though arguably most prominent in the ’90s, free parties and illegal raves have never gone away. Despite the increased surveillance from authorities, passionate DJs and sound systems continue to throw events in a similar way that they always have, looking to create a sense of community and an alternative to the commodified dance mainstream. Dave Jenkins heads to a free party, and speaks to some of the illegal rave scene’s advocates about why they keep the fire burning

The quest is timeless. Swapping clues with randoms at services. The heartless pulse of the party-line’s engaged tone. The convoys, intrigue, suspense, rumours. The commitment...