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Holding court with one of the UK’s most innovative electronic duos...

“Everything around you is so cluttered. If you go online and look at social media, it’s this big bombardment of stuff. I really wanted to...

The sharp-tongued, genre defying, Asaf Borgore isn’t a “PC” social figure. However, we find out that what’s really on Borgore’s political agenda is to spread...

This guy must be an imposter. The laidback gentleman posing for the camera during his DJ Mag USA photo shoot in New York City can’t...

Teenage bass music producer and DJ Moore Kismet hopes to flip the script on their scene, and showcase how power stems from breaking the mould...

Unicorns are famously hard to find. The majestic creatures symbolise magic, and in legends of yore, anyone lucky enough to spot one was rewarded with...

After discovering videos of rapid-fire MCs spitting in Portuguese over baile funk-flavoured beats, London DJ and Butterz co-founder Elijah linked up with Brazilian artists CESRV...

In 2012 Japan hosted the Club World Cup, where the winners of that year’s Champions League played the winners of equivalent tournaments from every continent...

From the Minimoog to the Roland TR-808...

Some of the most important innovations in electronic music came about by mistake. Whether it be the way that Roland's TR-808 and then the TR-909...

Each month, DJ Mag UK's fashion editor Amy Fielding catches up with some of our favourite artists to talk about all things style. Check out...

Brixton-based DJ NAINA has been a host on Reprezent 107.3FM for the best part of a decade, and a presenter for Beats 1 radio for...

In response to big room club culture, a number of grass roots promoters, venue managers, artists, and opportunists are seeing success from putting on free...

Last year’s International Music Summit report showed that over one-fifth of British nightclubs closed in the year to December 2018. The tip of a more...

The cover of New Order's Technique on a light blue background

Released on 30th January 1989, New Order’s fifth album is a sun-flushed pinnacle of dance rock, directly inspired by the hedonistic energy of Ibiza’s burgeoning club scene of the time. 35 years on, with the help of the album’s engineer Michael Johnson, Ben Cardew reflects on its legacy, and its influence on the acid house era

If you want to understand British music’s generational leap from punk to acid house, there is no better lead than New Order’s ‘Technique’. Released on...

 The German producer reflects on his plight to becoming the in-demand DJ he is today and the importance of keeping true to what he most...

 

“Actually, this is one of my most productive years so far.” Thomas Gold smiles broadly into the camera, his face framed by simple, black-rimmed...

We speak to Berlin’s sampling bootleg king ahead of SW4...

At what point does sampling become plagiarism? It's a common question in dance music, but with few occasions has the debate become as contentious as...

S'Express 'Theme From S'Express' (Rhythm King)

Mark Moore grew up in London and got into music at a young age. After his mother, who uprooted from South Korea after the Korean...

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to top this month. From tough techno and sun baked house to icy UK rap, breaks and...

Currently based in London, ohmydais has been cutting her teeth on radio via her monthly residency on Threads, building a plethora of shows that are...

Enigmatic breakcore and dark ambient innovator Christoph De Babalon delivers 150 minutes of engulfing atmospheres and harrowing rhythms in our first Podcast mix of 2019...

Few artists submerge you in darkness in quite the same way as Christoph De Babalon. With engulfing ambience, depth-charge bass drones and hyperventilating breakcore and...

Photo of Anetha wearing a yellow parka and black wrap-around sunglasses against a white background

Bordeaux-based DJ, producer, and label/talent agency owner Anetha is known for her inventive techno tracks and all-encompassing sets, but on her debut album, she’s put her voice front and centre for the first time. Claire Francis speaks to her about celebrating motherhood, platforming new artists, and her love of fashion

Girls are fascinating. Think about that statement for a minute and it’s difficult not to feel buoyed by its playful, positive message. Which, as it...

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From fiery percussive club music and techno to celestial synths and deep...

Italian-born, London-based Giulia Tess’ genre-defying releases glide between off-kilter techno, dancehall rhythms, leftfield electronica and more. So far, they’ve caught the attention of labels such...