Chicago House
We meet up-and-coming US-based selector Justin Cudmore...
FROM: LA
FOR FANS OF: Mike Servito, Gunnar Haslam, Honey Soundsystem
THREE TUNES: 'Twisted Love', 'Forget It', 'About To Burst'
Fans in Chicago, New York, Washington, New Orleans, Dallas and Atlanta take note...
Defected is one of the great success stories of British dance music...
For 20 years, Simon Dunmore's Defected has been dedicated to the finest in house music, from its label and numerous associated imprints, to its events and festivals. Still, it hasn’t all been plain sailing — Defected has traversed choppy waters to become the super-brand it is today. DJ Mag talks to Dunmore about his house history, adaptability and his approach to business...
It features more than 150 pages of old rave flyers...
Looking into the history of the 909 drum machine 35 years on from its launch...
Roland’s 909 drum machine is responsible for the rhythm of house and techno, and countless classics of dance and pop. Exactly 35 years after its launch, we delve deep into the device, learning how it laid the foundations of modern club music, and how it still exerts a strong influence now...
Words: DAVE JENKINS
Is wealth and privilege damaging British dance music, and if so, what should we do about it?
Is wealth and privilege damaging British dance music, and if so, what should we do about it?
WORDS: Matt Anniss
PICS: Nicola Nodland & Jillian Edelstein
An hour of gritty disco, rusted house and shrouded breaks from the Tape Throb innovator
An hour of gritty disco, rusted house and shrouded breaks from The Cyclist. We catch up with the Tape Throb innovator to talk punk, lo-fi and his releases on 100% Silk, All City and Tropical Animals...
TR One readies a sharp 60 minutes of deep house, techno and electro as part of our Fresh Kicks series…
TR One readies a deep and sharp 60 minutes of house and electro as part of our Fresh Kicks series...
Prince's 'Purple Rain' was a landmark record for the late great musician...
DJ Mag’s Solid Gold series revisits and examines the ongoing influence of seminal albums throughout history. Here, DJ Mag's Digital Tech Editor Declan McGlynn examines how Prince's most famous LP, 'Purple Rain', inspired DJs, producers and music-makers, and turned Prince into a global star...
Now a legend of the northern house scene in his own right, Darius Syrossian is looking to give back...
Now a legend of the northern house scene in his own right, Darius Syrossian is looking to give back, tapping into the early spirit of dance music with new label Moxy Muzik and helping bring through new talent via an associated Manchester residency...