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Meshing dancehall, dub, techno and industrial, Bristol’s Bokeh Versions label has carved a unique niche in the UK underground  Alongside a 100% Bokeh mix recorded...

A vital document of music in 2002, ‘As Heard...’s headline-grabbing mixes of well-known tracks helped sneak a handful of underground dance classics into more than...

In 2002, when 2 Many DJ’s’ ‘As Heard On Radio Soulwax Pt. 2’ hit the shelves in Europe, dance music was in the middle of...

Tattooist-turned-rapper TRAPY speaks to Amy Fielding about his favourite Marvel characters, obscure samples, and his reason for anonymity

Framed by white curtains and stood against the red brick tower blocks of the city, West-London born, British-Serbian artist TRAPY looks down from a window...

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From psychedelic techno and frosty EBM to glimmering experimental pop and club...

DJ Clea is a vital new voice to emerge from the ever-curious Swedish house scene. The Stockholm-based DJ and producer has most recently landed on...

DJ Mag spends an action-packed weekend with Len Faki...

“There he is – Len Faki! It's time to go to the stage!” exclaims one of the harried stage managers around me. It's a beautiful...

She's built a rock-solid unit that's celebrating a decade of electronic music brilliance this year...

It’s the 1st May. ‘May Day’ public holiday in Berlin, traditionally the time when the city transforms from the grey, oppressive bleakness of its...

Reinier Zonneveld: live and direct

Before headlining international festivals with his immense live techno sets, Reinier Zonneveld cut his teeth on the Dutch underground rave circuit. Megan Venzin catches up with the artist to learn about his approach to performance, and why his fans can always expect the unexpected

It’s been a while since Reinier Zonneveld had to outsmart the cops. Nowadays, when the Dutch producer arrives at an event, it’s because he’s guaranteed...

DJ Mag heads to Sweden for their take on Sonar...

Swedish people are cool. It’s no secret that the Swedes have a certain “je ne sais quoi”, a magic that’s spawned everything from furniture empire...

On Cue is our flagship mix series, celebrating the pivotal DJs and producers whose influence has shaped and adapted the world of electronic music, both...

Marlon Hoffstadt’s ethos when it comes to the club is pretty simple. Turn off your phone, savour the moment, communicate through the music on the...

Using data from Top 100 DJs voters and Beatport purchases, we present the Alternative Top 100 DJs - a benchmark for house and techno artists...

For the past couple of years DJ Mag has used Top 100 DJs data to calculate and reflect the international popularity of DJs from the...

Australian twin sister-duo NERVO is already having what looks to be one of their biggest and busiest years to date. Gearing up for their return...

“We’re not a normal kind of two people coming together.” It’s 2pm on a Tuesday in Brazil at the height of Carnival. Olivia “Liv” NERVO...

We meet the Indian DJ causing a riot...

The fortunes of Niles Hollowell-Dhar, aka KSHMR (pronounced ‘Kashmir’), have skyrocketed since he adopted his chosen moniker, with a nod to his Indian heritage. The...

We meet Jason Kendig and Jackie House of the San Fran party starters, in a converted Leyland Roadrunner backstage of Block9 at Glastonbury this year...

Shortly after 9pm on the Thursday night at Glastonbury this year, Jason Kendig and Jackie House of Honey Soundsystem are opening the Genosys stage of...

Dub’s influence on dance music stretches back from the earliest shoots of acid house...

“When it comes to music, it’s a small world,” says dub maestro Mad Professor, fresh from a month-long tour of Australia.

“Just take that tune...

Since teaming up a couple of years ago, Mumdance and Logos have been smashing it. Their diverse backgrounds complement each other nicely, and now their...

'Sankofa' is both a word and symbol native to the Akan language of southern Ghana that stands for the notion that it is OK, in...