Afro house is steeped in the percussive materials of South Africa’s townships. For decades, its polyrhythms played out on traditional African instruments — bongos, congas...
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The man, basically, is a workaholic
Danish producer Noir and his sprawling musical empire Noir Music have been riding the crest of a wave for a couple of years now, and it’s all down to one man’s tireless work ethic...
Acclaimed pairing have unfinished business to attend to...
When bands reform it's usually either because they've got unfinished business, or they need the cash. Or both. For prog/trance duo Parks & Wilson, it's...
The best producer and DJ tech manufacturers face-off
Voting for our annual Tech Awards is now open. In addition to the public vote, six categories will be decided via a live streamed event...
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Walker & Royce will be the first artists to appear
Diplo is launching a brand new house music label, Higher Ground.
Taking its name from his recent deep house-infused EP, 'Higher Ground', the new imprint...
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The Afro house sound is an ever-growing presence in UK dance music, with new labels, club-nights and a dedicated radio station springing up. Alongside a mix from Mr Silk, Ria Hylton explores the sound’s history, and speaks to some of the scene’s key players about forging strong connections with their growing audiences, and their aim to nurture a unique UK Afro house identity
Moody music from the Hungary-born, Barcelona-based selector...
Reelow has had us wanting to lock him in a Fresh Kicks mix ever since DJ Mag saw him spin at Vista Club in Ibiza...
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"You have NO BUSINESS DJing if you can’t match two beats together, plain and simple. But DJing is not just about matching two beats together"
A few months ago, three-time DMC-winning turntablist and DJ Mag HQ alumnus DJ Craze raised eyebrows everywhere when he proclaimed that ‘sync is your friend’...
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The prolific gospel-trained vocalist worked with the likes of Masters At Work, Kerri Chandler and En Vogue, and was part of the early Jersey house scene
Pioneer, Denon, Akai Professional...
NAMM's annual music technology convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in LA has finally drawn the curtains on another successful show. Attracting over 100,000 visitors...
Dark horse Noir is entering the limelight. We got in touch to find out more...
Rene Kristensen aka Noir has a reputation for being incredibly chilled out, and he's not entirely sure why. But it could have something to do...
Defected's Danish DJ Noir runs Noir Music. We got in touch...
Rene Kristensen aka Noir has a reputation for being incredibly chilled out, and he's not entirely sure why. But it could have something to do...
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“It has to happen”...
Swedish House Mafia's Ultra Music Festival reunion rumours continue, with Hardwell weighing in on the hype during an interview with Slam.nl. The EDM superstar...
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The new frekvens collection was first previewed almost two years ago
Teenage Engineering and IKEA’s furniture and lighting collab, focused around creating a house party vibe in your front room, is finally available to buy. The...
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Oliver Heldens is the latest Dutch wunderkind DJ/producer to go global. Charting at No.8 in the latest Top 100 DJs poll, the future house star...
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Through its nurturing of new superstars like Aitch and other young local talent, Manchester’s NQ has become a veritable institution of modern UK rap, helping elevate regional artists across the UK. James Keith meets members of the crew during a recent takeover at the legendary Abbey Road Studios, and heads to NQ’s northern base to discover the secret to its success