Music Industry
DJ Mag North America's September cover star, the one and only David Guetta, talks success, pop and being a workaholic...
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
We meet up with the East London selector to discuss his next big move...
From: BOW, EAST LONDON
For Fans Of: SILK ROAD ASSASSINS, DARKO, MSSINGNO
Three Tunes: 'Ascend, 'Wrong One Feat. Prynce Mini', 'Harca'
We meet disco legend and songwriting extraordinaire Nile Rodgers for our September UK cover...
Nile Rodgers is the man behind Chic and countless disco classics and mega hits. Always moving with the times and updating his classic guitar licks and grooves for new generations, he’s about to release a long- awaited new album filled with modern collaborators. DJ Mag met Nile to talk about staying current, the significance of the disco movement, and why he continues to do what he does so well...
WORDS: Declan McGlynn
PICS: Dan Reid
Could this change the music industry as we know it?
Daley Padley talks Ibiza memories, his Pacha residency and forthcoming LP...
Hot Since 82’s Pacha party is a throwback to Daley Padley’s own Ibiza history — one where line-ups were secondary, the vibe was right and the music was perfect. We caught up with him to find out about his love for extended sets, the Labyrinth philosophy, and how a tragic event led to his most creative period yet...
DJ Mag meets Jlin to discuss the feeling of home, composing for a ballet and the powerful complexity in simplicity...
Having become a staple of the Planet Mu roster, Jlin’s experimental sonics have seen her captivate club-goers and festival crowds around the globe. Now the US producer has opened herself up to a whole new audience and world of potential — composing a ballet, and in the process, achieving a lifelong ambition...
Words: TARA JOSHI
Pics: MADHUMITA NANDI / Live pic: MARK ALLAN
A long running power struggle continues after direct deals with unsigned artists...
Ben UFO, The Black Madonna, Noncompliant, and more have shared vocal support for #DJsForPalestine…