There’s a curious birthmark near the top of Sara Landry’s shoulder blade. The origin story behind its scar-like shape is even stranger still. “This is...
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Behind the scenes in the Kidsuke studio!
Kidkanevil and Daisuke Tanabe are two young trailblazers who have come together to form Kidsuke, inspired by their shared love of Japanese culture, new technology and kids' toys. DJ Mag spoke to the guys about their new album and subsequent tour, and the difficulties of putting it altogether when living worlds apart…
The seminal tracks that altered dance forever!
In the mid-‘90s, drum & bass was the most futuristic, kick-ass, innovative UK-derived music around. After a gestation period in the underground, breakbeat science exploded into the mainstream, although that led to assorted TV ads and theme tunes and suchlike co-opting a d&b element to them. But because the scene itself was controlled by the DJs — Bryan Gee, Fab & Groove, Goldie, Hype etc — it was able to be steered back underground, so that by the end of the 20th century d&b was largely associated with the dark tech-step sound of No U-Turn et al.
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If hard techno is energetic work, then Sara Landry is a divine healer. Driven by an innate desire to connect with and unite the crowd, the California-born DJ is often credited as the high priestess of the breakneck sound, but behind her signature cloak of organised chaos lies an unshakable force for good. We catch up with the international star to learn more about her spellbinding sets, and why the masses are craving a fierce new edge
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A new wave of Polish electronic artists are drawing from the country’s musical past and the atmosphere of its Baltic coast to create a fresh take on Ibiza’s Balearic beat. Ben Murphy speaks to artists, promoters, DJs and labels about this unique scene's development
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The 14-track record will feature collaborations with Disclosure, Empress O
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Most pandemic regulations are expected to be dropped by Saturday 25th September
Dutch clubs and bars will need to implement a 'corona' pass scheme for entry, it has been announced.
From 25th September the Dutch government plans...
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DJ Mag heads to Frankfurt to witness the dance music spectacle of World Club Dome
There’s no experience quite like World Club Dome. Whether it be partying 20,000 feet in the air on the World Club Jet, raving in the...
With Miller Genuine Draft
Latin America has had a thriving electronic music scene for decades now. In recent years their clubs have become mainstays in our annual Top 100...
Washington-born NYC house head Jacques Renault has finally delivered a delicious debut LP...
Jacques Renault plays NYC's The Lodge alongside Walker & Royce this Saturday, 5th December. Secret location, limited tickets. Facebook event / Tickets here.
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The five nights you need to hit in the UK this October!
1 SIMPLE THINGS, BRISTOL
FRIDAY 25th – SATURDAY 26th OCTOBER
CARIBOU (LIVE), MOGWAI, DJ HARVEY, JESSY LANZA, ZOMBY, LIARS, SOPHIE, NIGHTMARES ON WAX, DJ...
Eastern Europes's bravest festival experience
Krakow’s abandoned Hotel Forum defines communist design, invoking Orwellian futures via a rejection of humanist aesthetics. Instead it boasts a brutish, unforgiving concrete designperfectly suited to 1984's dictatorial ministries.
The tribal house hero is back on top - and loving it...
Make no mistake - 2009 is the year that Steve Lawler got his groove back. The Birmingham-born veteran DJ may have been a constant and...
While the Top 100 DJs Poll sees fresh young DJs enter the list every year, let's not forget those who've gone before and whose contributions...
J Saul Kane (aka Depth Charge)
For: Being a big beat, sampling genius
"He's an absolute pioneer. His early stuff as Depth Charge was...
Get along to this year's BPM show where you can check out our Tech Awards.
BPM, Europe's biggest DJ show for everyone from bedroom DJs to top-notch producers is back! Bigger and better than ever, this year's show in Donington...
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A stalwart of the UK’s dance music community for over 30 years, DJ Billy Nasty was a pioneer of '90s progressive house before launching his techno and electro labels, Tortured and Electrix. A true vinyl devotee, he now runs the Vinyl Curtain record shop in Brighton. Harold Heath meets him in his home town to talk mix CDs, underground dance music history, running labels and the enduring importance of vinyl DJing