Welcome to Hulme Crescents, Manchester, an inner-city public housing experiment that, in the ’80s, became an amphitheatre of chaos and creativity. In this estate, acid...
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The creepy synth sounds of horror movie soundtracks by Goblin, Fabio Frizzi and John Carpenter have proven hugely influential on modern electronic music. DJ Mag...
But whilst these cheap horror films with their copious sex and violence might not have brought about the nation’s moral decay, they have wormed their...
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In the midst of the ruinous Thatcher era, Manchester’s Hulme Crescents estate became a haven for squatters, anarchists and acid house ravers, who converged in the hedonistic flat-turned-studio and after-hours club, The Kitchen. Kemi Alemoru speaks to former residents, DJs and familiar guests from the Madchester scene about the lasting impact this space had on the city’s cultural landscape
We returned to Iceland for the second Secret Solstice festival — and found they’ve upped the ante, big style...
“You have to have a proper rave once in a while,” says Biggi Viera of native act Gus Gus one bright, sunny night in Iceland...
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Introducing the artists set to make waves this year: From Jersey club, Afrotech, and hardcore to UK rap, Brazilian grime, Ghanain asakaa and beyond, these are the DJs, producers and MCs pushing tomorrow’s sounds today
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Influenced by hip-hop and halftime drum & bass, Ivy Lab and their label 20/20 LDN have a new vision for future beats. With their debut...
"I didn't really want to do it. Why on earth would I want to hook up with two kids?" laughs Gove Kidao. One half of...
Loco Dice talks new album and more...
Loco Dice is heading to Brooklyn. In Manhattan for the listening party for his latest LP, ‘Underground Sound Suicide’, we catch him in a...
Maya Jane Coles spreads her artistic wings wider with a new album under the moniker Nocturnal Sunshine...
Maya Jane Coles emerges from the gloom of her hotel lobby like a tiny beacon. She instinctively reaches her slim arms out for a hello...
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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...
The unstoppable Swedish House Mafia - Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello - bring their power-house to their new Ibiza residency. And right now it...
Ibiza, Pacha, 4am, and a night that’s already hit dozens of precipitous highs is launching itself upwards to its dizziest high yet. The dancefloor is...
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A soulful house classic, Kings Of Tomorrow’s ‘Finally’ appealed across the board thanks to its universal lyric and hopeful message. Kristan J Caryl talks to vocalist Julie McKnight, co-producer Jay Sealee, Defected’s Simon Dunmore and Bushwacka about its evergreen appeal
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In DJ Mag's April charts, four artists a select their top 10 tracks of the month, spanning crazy hip-hop mashups, jungle pressure, propulsive house bangers...
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Digital Holdings is the Bermondsey studios that's had artists including Headie One, Harlem Spartans, Zone 2, Carns Hill and SL all record music within its...
Denver-based Illenium is the bass music star that sells out stadiums, but before he made music, he struggled with addiction. Around the release of his...
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Team DJ Mag asked DJs featured in our annual Top 100 and Alternative Top 100 polls to vote for their absolute favourite festivals. Collating all...
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Denis Sulta is the flamboyant DJ who packs out enormous clubs around the world, famed for his subversive selections and image. But getting there has...