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One of the Internet’s most talked-about acronyms — which stands for non-fungible token — is redefining digital ownership. But could NFTs really revolutionise the music...

Most people’s first experience with NFTs most likely happened within the past few months. It was also, most likely, met with confusion. As GIFs of...

Huge parties in Ibiza, a best-selling label... Can it get any better for Spain's Coyu?

COYU ON HIS LABEL, SUARA
Barcelona native Coyu is a man who’s very much at the vanguard of the Spanish electronic music scene. Since first...

Electronic music industry value rose to $6 billion in 2021, IMS report reveals

Other key findings from the report include a "permanent" shift in expectation around diversity within the industry

The value of the electronic music industry grew to $6 billion in 2021, according to the International Music Summit's annual Business Report. That's up from...

Plus vinyl and artwork to be won

Lenzman aka Teije Van Vliet has come a long way since his first release on Nookie's Strictly Digital back in 2006. Since then the soulful d&b gent has released on Metalheadz, Soul:R, SGN LTD and many more. He is currently working on an album for Goldie's iconic label and is collaborating with graf artists to create a visual aspect to his work. We thought it was about time we got him in for a chat.

California's rave history is rooted in outdoor free parties that celebrated psychedelic music and and unique environments. DJ Mag's Matt Anniss speaks to the Bay...

Every summer since 2005, Claude VonStroke’s DirtyBird crew has hosted a “BBQ” party in one of San Francisco’s many harbour–side parks. They’re not alone, either...

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Coyu might be best known for techno and house, but as his debut album confirms, he won’t be pigeonholed

Seven years after breaking ground on his debut album, Spanish producer and DJ Coyu has finally unveiled his latest LP ‘You Don’t Know,’ which showcases...

Analysing the key trends from the voting in this year's DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, in aid of Unicef

The Covid pandemic has adversely affected a lot of elements of the international electronic dance music scene, but it doesn’t seem to have dented the...

Streaming has come to dominate the music industry, but when it comes to actually earning money from plays, the electronic music community has been somewhat...

Streaming is everywhere. Earlier this year, Spotify announced that it has 217 million users, more than 100 million of which are paid subscribers. They’re followed...

Watch a 12-part series celebrating independent record stores

Behind The Counter explores the vibrant culture of UK record stores

A video series celebrating independent record stores in the UK has returned for its fifth season. You can watch five of the 12 new episodes...

DVS1

Aslice, a new service founded by DVS1, asks DJs to donate 5% or more of their fee to artists whose music they play

A new service called Aslice is aiming to create a fairer music ecosystem by asking DJs to report their setlists to its app, and pay...

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...

We catch up with Ashley to learn about his DJ roots, new 'Yardism' solo project and more...

Ashley Beedle is a don. In a time when the dance world is riddled with superstar DJs, touting supersized egos, and bitching like babies at...

Rex Club, Paris

Audience capacity limits on indoor and outdoor events will also soon be lifted as the country's situation improves

Clubs are set to reopen in France from 16th February, according to the latest announcement by the country's Prime Minister, Jean Castex. The plan to...

Photo of Dirty K next to the packshots of releases chosen in his Selections

In this series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Dirty K charts a history of ‘90s and early ‘00s East Asian rave music in ten tracks

The hyperactive tracks on Chinese producer Dirty K’s ‘Myogi 妙義’ EP serve a dual purpose. Released via Eastern Margins – a London-based label dedicated to...