DJ Mag Sessions Weekend

Elusive hardware techno specialist Das Spezial sends a shock through the system of the Fresh Kicks series

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...

Berlin’s Cinthie is responsible for some of the most sought-after deep house records of the moment. In between her hectic schedule of label management, running a record store and gigs, we caught up with her in Amsterdam to find out how she’s built an independent network through determination, drive and good taste...

 Words: ANNA WALL

Pics: GEMMA PARKER & MARIE STAGGAT

Whether you love it, hate it or (be honest) pretend to hate it, there’s no denying the colossal impact David Guetta’s music has had on the world. The 50-year-old’s global fame, riches and sound has reached levels only few dare dream about, let alone actually achieve. This is neither hyperbole nor speculation, it’s in the numbers – and his Grammys, countless hits, homes, jets and bank accounts don’t lie. At home in Ibiza, DJ Mag finds the Frenchman is less interested in cozying up in all that revelry and cash, but rather, working like a madman to release his latest, near-overdue album, ‘7’...

 Words: KATIE BAIN
Pics: ELLEN VON UNWERTH  

In the lead up to his all-night headline show at Wembley Arena (the first of its kind) and following his glorious return to London’s SW4 festival, drum & bass boss Andy C opens up about his passion for DJing, giving new artists a platform — and his love of the beautiful game…

WORDS: Ben Willmott