Public Arts
We Have Voice Collective, female:pressure and others are working tirelessly to end sexual discrimination and harassment in dance music...
Sexual harassment is a widespread problem that remains prevalent in our supposedly progressive dance music scene. A number of new initiatives have proposed a solution: a Code Of Conduct to combat abusive behaviour on the dancefloor and in the workplace. DJ Mag spoke to key figures from the project and a number of other companies taking steps towards positive change...
Words: CHANDLER SHORTLIDGE
Pics: HEATHER STEN, SARAH KOURY, BARRON, CLAIBORNE & MICHEAL BREYER
Boiler Room x Ballantine's True Music: Hybrid Sounds
The first ever Boiler Room show in Valencia was the climax of the True Music: Hybrid Sounds tour, a partnership with Ballantine's tasked with exploring the excitement at the intersection of traditional and electronic music by pairing electronic innovators with traditional musicians...
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Claptone has undoubtedly become one of the biggest names in house music over the past few years, even claiming the Highest House title in last year’s Top 100 DJs poll. With his explorative new album ‘Fantast’ now taking his sound even further afield, and a busy summer season ahead, we take a trip into the masked magician’s mystical world for the cover of our 2018 Croatia issue...
The documentary will land in cinemas on 15th June…
“You can’t crush culture — or subculture — in New York”
The New York club stalwart delivers a propulsive and percussive mix lifted from a recent set in Brooklyn's Good Room. He also gives us some insight into the inspiration of his home city on his production and spinning technique as well as the purpose that fuelled his new LP, 'Shout'...
A look back at the epicenter of hedonism…
“You come here to be entertained, stimulated, be expanded …”
Oslo's Sommerøya festival reveals an eclectic music and art scene bursting with top techno talent, set against a glittering Norwegian fjord…
Ready to talk openly about her traverses as a trans DJ, we sit down and get to know Octo Octa over Skype...