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M-Audio's CX8 monitors are a triumph in both sound and design

The first thing you to notice when you lift M-Audio’s CX8 Studiophile Active Studio Monitors out of the box is how gorgeous they look —...

11 emerging artists you need to hear this February

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From stomping techno and jazzy breaks to experimental reggaetón and melodic house, here's February 2022's list of upcoming talent you should be keeping track of

South-East London DJ and vocalist Ell Murphy has been making waves with her multi-genre mixes and releases. Behind the decks, she combines both disciplines to...

Nia Archives Fresh Kicks mix

Jungle and drum & bass’ breakout star Nia Archives demonstrates her electrifying sound for the Fresh Kicks mix series, and chats to Ria Hylton about her new EP, making “pres and afters” music, and inspiring young Black women to come to the rave

The lilting toplines and lo-fi-inflected sheen in Nia Archives’ ‘Headz Gone West’ began making waves in the Spring of 2020. The debut EP, which lasted...

Photo of a ravers at a free party in a tunnel

Though arguably most prominent in the ’90s, free parties and illegal raves have never gone away. Despite the increased surveillance from authorities, passionate DJs and sound systems continue to throw events in a similar way that they always have, looking to create a sense of community and an alternative to the commodified dance mainstream. Dave Jenkins heads to a free party, and speaks to some of the illegal rave scene’s advocates about why they keep the fire burning

The quest is timeless. Swapping clues with randoms at services. The heartless pulse of the party-line’s engaged tone. The convoys, intrigue, suspense, rumours. The commitment...

 

DJ Mag takes in Iceland Airwaves – in partnership with our friends at BULLDOG Gin – a long-running music festival focussing on homegrown talent...

Ageism in the dance music industry is a subject that is being discussed more and more, particularly its impact on employment. But what about its...

A dark club, flashing lights, a crowd reaching for the roof as the DJ drops a huge track and a roar of jubilation as the...

Compilation of the Month: Various Artists ‘Touching Bass presents: Soon Come’

Errol, Alex Rita and Sammseed of Touching Bass curate a collection of deep, jazzy grooves for hazy days and cosmic club nights, celebrating the London movement’s soul and versatility 

Founded in 2014, Touching Bass overlapped with the peerless Plastic People for about a year before the latter was forced to close. It was enough...

Rupert Parkes’ razor-sharp 1997 debut remains one of the crowning achievements of drum & bass. DJ Mag explores how this groundbreaking album used intricate programming...

For the last two decades, many drum & bass producers have been obsessed with being the loudest. But for a brief, glorious moment in the...

Renowned DJ/producer Tom Middleton, who is now a sleep science coach too, shares his knowledge on how important sleep is to our mental health —...

Hands up who’s tired today? How many hours sleep do you get on average? Less than seven, or ideally seven-point-five hours, is considered to be...

Time to get busy. 

These are the top 30 UK club events in October 2017, so forget about nuclear war for a second... London sees Fabric pull together a...

We spoke to three of the most important people behind the club to find out how it's endured and remained fresh after all this time...

“I did two Cream after-parties here in 1994. The Chemical Brothers did one, and Pepe [Roselló, the owner of Space] walked up to them after...

DJ Mag meets the man formerly known as Elite Force to talk about his most personal electronic album to date...

There is one story told by Simon Shackleton which perfectly crystallises his status as the polar opposite of the stereotyped ‘Hollywood DJ’, all champagne-spraying, crowd-surfing...

Break — one of the most prolific producers in d&b

We grill him on his early musical loves, his approach to tune construction and what's going on for him at this moment in time...

With a main stage prized for marquee bookings, Bestival's other stages are filled to the brim with dancefloor treasure. Here's our clubbers' guide to Bestival...

Duran Duran, The Chemical Brothers and Missy Elliot... Bestival's headline acts are always huge and this year is no different. The past has seen the...

Audiophiles unite

Despacio is the new project from DFA and LCD head honcho James Murphy, with more than a little help from his DJing buddies the Dewaele...