While ADE did go ahead in a scaled-down fashion at the end of 2021, it’s widely agreed by delegates at this year’s event that 2022...
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A guide to dance music's pre-rave past...
We've drafted in Greg Wilson, the former electro-funk pioneer, nowadays a leading figure in the global disco/re-edits movement and respected commentator on dance music and...
Multiple bangers held within...
Ibiza closing parties are in full swing over the next two weeks, with Circoloco, Cocoon, Music On, Paradise and many more hosting huge events that...
The Italian titan of the decks Mauro Picotto returns...
Mauro Picotto is like his native Italy’s finest desert, tiramisu. His nature is sweet and easy to indulge in. You...
Beardyman is turning music making into a sport with his One Album An Hour show...
He's a funny sort of bloke, is Beardyman. Quite literally; a career founded on quick wit, and what he describes as the “inherently silly” art...
We sit down with the Dutch Metalheadz producer...
Teije van Vliet’s alter ago, Lenzman, is having a hard time getting to the United States. The 36-year-old Dutch DJ/producer, who is releasing his debut...
<p>It’s a good job Italian DJ/producer Riva Starr loves his job...</p>
The secret to a successful career in music-making, says Naples-born, London-based producer Riva Starr, must have something to do with having the ability to “surprise...
Defected's Danish DJ Noir runs Noir Music. We got in touch...
Rene Kristensen aka Noir has a reputation for being incredibly chilled out, and he's not entirely sure why. But it could have something to do...
MCs were often maligned in the early days of drum & bass, but nowadays it's pretty much universally accepted that a renegade mic-spitter is a...
“There is no other music in the world where an MC stands on the stage for an hour and continuously sprays lyrics with such clarity and power over so many frequencies,” Eksman, one of the d&b scene's foremost MCs, tells DJ Mag. “The life and evolution of the drum & bass MC has grown from strength to strength over the years, and I have no doubt that down the line many more great things are in store for the future generation of MCs in our music.” Undoubtedly so. The role of the drum and bass MC has steadily progressed simultaneously with the scene it resides in, although in the early days MCs experienced negativity from some DJs. But the MC has fought for its corner, and now overwhelmingly basks in the same golden glory as the DJ.
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The Bristolian bass merchant speaks out on his late success, and his plans for the Miami 2013!
The last 18 months have seen Bristol’s Eats Everything seemingly come from nowhere to land international success as a DJ and release a string of well-received productions on top labels such as Dirtybird and Pets Recordings. As he prepares to play at one of DJ Mag’s renowned Miami parties at WMC, he talks candidly about Transatlantic crowd-pleasing, his upcoming raft of collaborations and how his success has, in truth, been anything but overnight...
Sound Factory legend talks voguing, Madonna and his European tour
Across Paris, London and New York, the sound of ballroom is again infiltrating every area of dance music, from Vaggio's 'Don't You Want Some More'...
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Amsterdam Dance Event returned for its annual industry takeover earlier this month, showcasing more than 1,000 events at over 200 venues. With ADE back in full force post-pandemic, DJ Mag's Amy Fielding, Ben Hindle, Carl Loben, Ria Hylton and Rob Mccallum head out to the Dutch capital to sample the plethora of panels, parties and workshops on offer
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After years of devotion to New York's club scene, Detroit-born Lauren Flax is more passionate than ever, with acid techno tracks to be perfected, causes to be fought, and lives to be saved through her harm reduction initiative. This month, she shares her journey with Bruce Tantum
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The raucous rhythms of Jersey club have been everywhere lately, and UNIIQU3, aka the Jersey Club Queen, is one of the main reasons why. Bruce...
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Neurodiversity refers to a wide range of neurological conditions including ADHD, autism, dyslexia and Tourette syndrome. After being diagnosed with ADHD and suspected autism earlier this year, DJ Mag writer Harold Heath began to wonder: is there a particularly high number of neurodivergent people in the scene? Here, he embarks on a personal journey to try and understand the relationship between neurodiversity and dance music, and its wider relevance within the scene
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Tiffany Calver is redefining the role of the rap DJ. As well as helming the influential Rap Show on BBC Radio 1Xtra, she hosts club nights, runs her own label, and DJs for superstars. But, as she reveals to Christine Ochefu, her journey to the top hasn’t always been easy