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How Wales is reclaiming its place in electronic music history

Since electronic music’s early days, Wales has produced incredible artists, but is often overlooked in its history. Here, Dave Jenkins celebrates the unsung heroes of the scene and meets a new generation putting their national identity at the forefront of their music

Croeso i Gymru, a land rich with music history. Home to the oldest festival of music and culture in Europe (the Eisteddfod, 1176), Marconi’s first...

Get To Know: Namesbliss
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Get To Know: Namesbliss

Get acquainted with Namesbliss, the Kliburn, London MC whose skill, authenticity and storytelling shines in his grime, drill and garage-inspired tracks

“I’m all for social commentary. We need to talk about the realities of what’s happening on the roads. But there’s a fine line between that...

HANNAH WANTS: TO WANT AND TO HAVE

Hannah Wants reveals her personal plight to getting what she wants

Words: Lily Moayeri Pics: Nathan Damour

If ever there is a pick-up EDM soccer game, make sure you get Hannah Wants on your team. The...

Charisse C releases new single, ‘Morning Sun’
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Charisse C releases new single, ‘Morning Sun’: Listen

'Morning Sun' is lifted from her upcoming debut EP, slated for release on her new label 

Charisse C has shared a new single, ‘Morning Sun’. Check it out below. Accompanying the release, the Southern Africa-born, UK-raised DJ has also announced her...

New vinyl public library opens in Brooklyn
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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
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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...

pioneer hdj-cx
Tech
Pioneer DJ launch new powerful, lightweight DJ headphones

The HDJ-CX are a new lightweight, over-ear can

Pioneer DJ has launched a new pair of DJ headphones – the HDJ-CX. Designed to be super lightweight, but also a tight, controlled sound that...

HeadzState Metalheadz
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Metalheadz launches new non-d&b label, HeadzState

"A place where we'll celebrate a 'golden age' of music, pushing artists to go even further outside the box and no doubt basking in the results for years to come"

Legendary drum & bass record label Metalheadz has announced a new imprint, HeadzState, which will deal with tunes on a different tip to its decades-spanning...

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

Mall Grab Metaphysical
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Mall Grab shares new single, ‘Metaphysical’: Listen

The producer is also preparing to embark on an Irish tour this month

Mall Grab has shared a new single and accompanying video, 'Metaphysical'. Check it out below. The Australia-born, London-based producer has released the track on his...
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Selections: Errol

In this regular feature, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their Bandcamp...

Clubs around the world are shut, and opportunities to find new music out in the wild have been ripped from under our feet as a...
Opinion
The word 'rave' has lost all meaning

During the early '90s the word 'rave' conjured up images of the era's legendary acid house parties. 30 years on — hijacked by the tabloid...

During the ‘90s, the term ‘rave’ became a buzzword in the tabloid press. And it’s happened again in 2020. So much so that they write...

How the global boom of African music is resonating with electronic artists in the diaspora
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How the global boom of African music is resonating with electronic artists in the diaspora

It’s an exciting time to be both a new and old fan of African music, but how does it feel for African artists raised and working in the diaspora? As producers and consumers, these artists have a unique vantage point on this cultural shift. Jessica Kariisa speaks to Nazar, Hagan, Juba and Chief Boima and asks: what does music from “back home” mean today?

In the early 2000s, there was a small, unassuming stall on the second floor balcony of Kampala’s Bugolobi market. Stocked with computers, scanners and other...

Photo of Enzo Siragusa against a blue and pink sunset
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Enzo Siragusa to headline Shangri-La 360 audiovisual show, streamed by DJ Mag

Josh Baker, Max Dean, and Lucas Alexander will also perform at DEPOT on 31st March

DJ Mag is partnering up with Welsh electronic brand Shangri-La to present a new 360° audiovisual show later this month. Taking place at DEPOT in...

Janet Jackson went to London's Corsica Studios this past weekend
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Janet Jackson went to London's Corsica Studios this past weekend

She was spotted at an Eglo Records party

Janet Jackson was spotted at London's Corsica Studios over the weekend. The club was hosting a party by Eglo Records, the label founded by Alexander...