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Bristol beat-maker Boca 45's new album is dedicated to his love of funk and soul. DJ Mag finds out how collaboration shapes his sound
Bristol beat-maker Boca 45's new album is dedicated to his love of funk and soul. DJ Mag finds out how collaboration shapes his sound
The gatekeeping around DJ tech has to end...
The gatekeeping around DJ tech has to end...
Ejeca gives his first interview under the Trance Wax moniker..
In his first interview under the Trance Wax moniker, Ejeca tells us about the origin of the project, uniting young clubbers and older ravers, and more...
PICS: Clarke James, AJR Photography, Stuart Taylor & Grant Jones
Oakland-based producer, DJ and live artist Russell E.L. Butler delivers 60 minutes of exhilarating techno and radiant rhythms as part of our podcast series...
Oakland-based producer and DJ Russell E.L. Butler delivers 60 minutes of exhilarating techno and radiant rhythms as part of our podcast series. We catch up with an experimental and visionary artist to discuss community, the power of noise and being a force for positive change...
Bjarki is so obsessed with making music, he forced himself to stop for a little while...
Iceland’s Bjarki is so obsessed with making music, he’s forced himself to stop for a little while. Ahead of his new album ‘Happy Earthday’ which synthesises his passion for ambient, weird electronics and breakbeats, the cult producer opens up about his love of the natural world, conquering his demons, and how he swerves the conventional path...
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Kelly Lee Owens shares a breathtaking hybrid mix including 30 minutes of her Underworld support slot and 30 minutes of home recording...
Kelly Lee Owens shares a breathtaking hybrid mix including 30 minutes of her Underworld support slot and 30 minutes of home recording. We catch up with the Welsh artist to discuss her growing reputation behind the decks, how spirituality influences her work, and whether artists have a responsibility to make political music...
One of Detroit's most ambitious DJs steps up with an hour of energised, soulful house...
One of Detroit's most ambitious selectors, DJ Holographic has had the biggest year of her musical career in 2018. As it draws to a close, we catch up with her to reflect on its highlights and to look to the future. She also delivers a pristine hour of soulful and energised house as part of our Fresh Kicks series...
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
ANNA has made her own destiny through a combination of perseverance and talent...
Brought up near São Paulo, Brazil, the daughter of a club owner, ANNA has made her own destiny through a combination of perseverance and talent. She’s faced health scares and industry pitfalls, but, she tells DJ Mag, with gigs all over and releases on the best dance labels, she’s never been in a better place than she is now...