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 "I wish I got a guitar, then I wouldn’t have so much criticism”...

Mad Decent boss Diplo has responded to accusations of cultural appropriation surrounding his new tracks 'Lean On' and 'Cold Water'.

The American producer/DJ, who is...

The award will be presented later this year

David Rodigan has been awarded an Order Of Distinction by the Jamaican Government for his global promotion of Jamaican music.

Announcing the news via Twitter...

On Cue is our flagship mix series, celebrating the pivotal DJs and producers whose influence has shaped the world of electronic music, both in their...

As Ethiopian Records, Endeguena Mulu’s vision for electronic music recontextualizes tradition. With a view to evolving the sounds of his home country, the Addis...

Music must be sent for consideration by 1st October, and all tracks are donated to the album

Juke Bounce Werk has issued an open call for submissions to the label's forthcoming compilation, 'JBDUBZ Vol. 9'. 

The Los Angeles-based imprint is inviting new...

Asna shares video for new single 'Abissa' feat. AnyoneID: Watch

Asna says the track is "steeped in my African roots"

Abidjan artist Asna has dropped a video for her new single, 'Abissa'. The track, a collaboration with Paris-based artist AnyoneID, follows on from Asna's 2021...

US visa petition fees for international touring musicians to increase by over 120%

The petition cost of O and P visas for artists and other "extraordinary" talent will hit more than $1,000 for the first time

US visa fees are set to increase this year, affecting international touring artists hoping to work in the States. From April 1st, the cost of...

Plus listen to his new tune 'Faded Denim Wash' 

Maybe it was having the twenty first century breathing down our collective neck, but late 1990s pop culture was awash in retro-futurism, particularly the kind...

DJ Mag ventured into the woodland of Lincolnshire for a weekend of joyful sounds, "anything goes" DJ sets and seamless curation as Lost Village reasserts...

Sometimes, if a festival is organised well enough, it barely feels “organised” at all. The stages, decorations and installations feel as though they’ve always been...

Cakes Da Killa by Ebru Yildiz

Blending hip-hop, house and influences from New York’s ballroom scene, Cakes Da Killa has been opening up the conversation around LGBTQ+ artists in rap. He speaks to Nathan Evans about developing his style, the appropriation of queer and ballroom culture, and finding inspiration in the Harlem Renaissance for his new album ‘Svengali’

In 2014, Cakes Da Killa’s uniquely sharp and agile club rap earned him an interview on New York’s premier hip-hop station, Hot 97. He never...

FN Meka

The major label has issued a statement offering its “deepest apologies to the Black community”

Capitol Records has severed ties with the "AI rapper" FN Meka amid backlash over racial stereotyping. The major label announced the signing earlier this month...

As part of our end of year and end of decade coverage, we've written about our favourite albums, tracks and compilations. Here, DJ Mag staff...

DJs and producers are supposed to be on the same side. For decades now, producers have made the music, and DJs have played it. Simply...

Faith 20 & Out, Aphex Twin Curates, Livity Sound in Bristol

Summer flew by faster than Boris Johnson’s parliamentary majority, but that’s no bad thing. Britain's busiest club night season is here, and it's looking good. ...

Raised on soundsystem culture, deep bass and inventive, cross genre music, Night Slugs co-owners and DJ/producers L-Vis 1990 and Bok Bok have created a label...

February, early 2014, Peckham. The Night Slugs crew have announced that they will be holding a Boiler Room label showcase in a secret Peckham location...

The trap phenomenon explained

Trap is the slow-rolling, synth-heavy, snare-snappin' sound that's swept underground dancefloors and stadiums alike across the US and Europe. But what is trap? Is it a genre of its own? Where does it come from? Why's it so popular — and why's it hated in equal measure? Does it have a future? Danna Takako investigates...

Based in Glasgow, Highlife have been pushing an afro-futurist sound on their label and at their parties for the past five years. With their 'world...

It’s August 2016, and the second day of Dimensions Festival in Pula, Croatia. Auntie Flo is spinning at the Highlife beach party at the event...