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The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising the top this month...
The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising the top this month. From percussive house, bass and breaks to galactic ambient and electro, here's September's list of next-gen talent you need to know...
Investigating the benefit of the humble cassette tape's triumphant comeback...
Cassettes are more popular than they’ve been for years, opening up countless doors for dance music fans, producers and DJs. DJ Mag finds out why the humble cassette tape is in the midst of one hell of a comeback...
Chris Liebing has just release his new album 'Burn Slow' on Mute...
After hitting creative block, techno DJ and producer Chris Liebing made some big changes to his life and way of working. Now he's made the album of his career so far for his "dream label", and is just getting warmed up...
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
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...
We meet Manpower to talk the music he loves most...
Geoff Kirkwood, aka Man Power, the Me Me Me label owner, DJ and producer from Newcastle, currently resides in Mexico with his wife and step-daughter. This weekend, he’s back on home turf and word has got out, which means a punishing few days playing catch up. “It’s pressure and immense guilt to hang out with them,” he jokes...
EDM royalty performed for the fifth edition of the Tokyo gathering…
Detroit drum & bass aficionado steps up with a killer hour of ecstatic footwork, jungle and jolting, bassy rhythms...
Detroit drum & bass aficionado Sinistarr steps up with a killer hour of ecstatic footwork, jungle and jolting, bassy rhythms. We catch up with a singular talent to talk origins, making d&b in Detroit and dreams of yachts...
Hear the lush, percussive album track 'Æon' now...
DJ and producer Shy One has never been afraid to be different...
Shy One is one of London's most versatile DJs, spinning everything from grime UK hip-hop to classic house and beyond. We catch up with Mali Larrington-Nelson to talk eclecticism, community and production...
FROM: London, UK
FOR FANS OF: Henry Wu, Ikonika, Scratcha
THREE TUNES: 'Waterfalls','Other Side','Rid Of You (Feat. Aisha Zoe)'