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After a chance meeting at Miami Winter Music Conference (WMC) in 2007, Blond:ish was born. But the seeds of their love of DJing and electronic music were sewn separately after unforgettable experiences of the White Isle. Now they’re island regulars, floating between clubbing, cultural and clean-up spots where the island’s sustainability is an on-going and important topic. We caught up with Vivie-Ann and Anstascia, aka Blond:ish, in the grounds of the remarkable La Granja farmhouse to find out about their Ibiza story, the island’s hidden gems and why this season will be “the best one ever”. Catch them at Black Coffee’s Hï residency on Saturday September 15th...
DJ Mag spends an evening with veteran house producer and maverick DJ Kerri Chandler. The force behind labels Madhouse, MadTech and Kaoz Theory’s home studio is bursting with music tools fit for an audiophile king. After a three-decade career producing instant classics for the dancefloor and touring the world he shows no sign of slowing down...
The original DJ cover star, Sasha was the face of ’90s clubland success and excess. His new Refracted:LIVE show redefines his special talent, delivering a fresh take on his biggest hits and reinvigorating an artist who’s often struggled with his place in the spotlight...
Incredible artwork from the vibrant archives of raving...
Luciano is an Ibiza icon. Witnessing the rise and fall of genres, nights, clubs and careers, his own resident sets at DC-10 and Vagabundos parties at Pacha — to name but two— soundtracked some of the island’s most memorable moments. Now he’s spearheading a new concept at Ushuaïa, where nothing is quite as it seems. We spoke to him about his recent sobriety, where the island is headed and his vision for DYSTOPIA...
Noncompliant (AKA DJ Shiva) delivers an hour of blistering, assertive techno. We catch up with the Midwest legend to learn about the Indiana rave scene, the role of techno in trying times and the need for hope against adversity...
DJ Mag trips out to the Lebanese capital, Beirut, to find out how the club scene has persevered and flourished despite years of unrest in the region…
You're never too big for the book...
Independent record labels are thriving by adapting to new models and branching out into management, distribution, publishing and clothing. DJ Mag finds out more...
Nastia talks Ibiza, BURN residency and what it really takes to make it as an international touring DJ...