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LA beat scientist unleashes his psychedelic funk in London

Despite having Lapalux and Thundercat in support, the snaking queues outside the Troxy in East London when we arrive half an hour before Flying Lotus' advertised set time show that most people are only here for one thing.

The jewel in DJ Mag's editorial crown, here's why you need to pick up this month's UK issue...

The first and longest-running edition of all DJ Mag’s publications, our UK edition really is something special. With a focus on underground talent, original rave...

The plan has been slammed as “too late” for many

The UK Government has announced that UK festivals are set to be covered by £750 million insurance scheme.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the Live Events Reinsurance...

Music venues can reopen as of tomorrow (15th)

Clubs must remain closed as music venues in the UK are allowed to open under new government guidance this weekend.

Announced as part of the...

New Zealand drum & bass arrives in London

Drum & bass shogun Presha is bringing the way of the Samurai all the way from New Zealand to the UK in June, for his...

Big new additions to EDC UK's already impressive line-up

Dance music fans rejoice! Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) UK returns for a second year with an even more expansive line-up than last time, once again...

She’s the Paris-based New Yorker who’s overcome the struggle of addiction and dance music industry tokenism to forge her own path. Louisa Pillott, aka LOUISAHHH...

"Oh, I’ve done a lot of very different stuff,” LOUISAHHH!!! grins at DJ Mag across a backstage corridor. “I’m a certified cycling instructor, for example,”...

The first ever Official UK Afrobeats Chart will launch on Sunday

The UK's first official Afrobeats chart will launch this week.

Broadcasting on BBC Radio 1Xtra this Sunday (26th July), The Official UK Afrobeats Show will announce...

Jaguar is the DJ and presenter at the helm of the BBC Introducing Dance show, giving first plays to many up-and-coming producers from around the...

“I think 2020 showed us how important radio is. It’s that human connection and companionship,” says Jaguar Bingham, who sounds just as warm and friendly...

Last year was an incredible year for party boys Solardo. Playing over 200 high-profile gigs, traversing the globe like a well-oiled machine, the Manc lads...

The Solardo boys are standing by the canal in Haggerston, east London. They’re dressed in sharp black suits and bowler hats, a far cry from...

Radio One don heading to LA

The undisputed 'voice of the weekend', Pete Tong has announced that he will be relocating to Los Angeles later this month.

Dance music fans have just until midnight tonight to register for the EU referendum...

While the EU referendum is a hot topic in the UK at the moment — we haven’t heard anything on the ramifications for dance music...

Fatboy Slim announces 2023 UK tour

The 11-date tour will take him to London, Manchester, Brighton, Birmingham, Cardiff and elsewhere

Fatboy Slim has announced an 11-date UK tour for March 2023. Kicking off on 2nd March, the ‘Y’all Are The Music, We’re Just The DJs’...

Inside the UK Afro house renaissance

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

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...

In a few short years, UK drill has changed significantly. After a small number of producers that pioneered the sound left indelible marks on its...

Depending on who you ask, UK drill has two birthdays — when drill came to the UK, and when UK drill began. The first was...