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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
We catch up with one of Ireland's most vital talents to discuss the country's electronic evolution and the need for continued progress in representation...
Breakthrough Berlin-based DJ/producer and GASH COLLECTIVE founder ELLLL steps up with an 80-minute mix of fiery minimalism and experimental techno. We catch up with one of Ireland's most vital talents to discuss the country's electronic evolution and the need for continued progress in representation...
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...
New Tottenham spot The Cause is highlighting the cultural benefits of clubs through charity fundraising, homegrown talent and a true community atmosphere. DJ Mag asks whether this challenging of negative clubbing stereotypes could turn the tide of venue closures...
New Tottenham spot The Cause is highlighting the cultural benefits of clubs through charity fundraising, homegrown talent and a true community atmosphere. Simon Doherty asks whether this challenging of negative clubbing stereotypes could turn the tide of venue closures...
WORDS: Simon Doherty
Harold Heath asks if dance music has plateaued or if we're just jaded...
WORDS: Harold Heath
Is dance music suffocating under a wave of beige productions or are we just jaded? Harold Heath argues that artists need to take more risks to produce truly great art...
Black Coffee fronts DJ Mag UK's August cover...
Without bluster or overblown hype, Black Coffee has doggedly worked himself into the position of being not just South Africa’s foremost electronic music artist, but one of the biggest playas on the planet. DJ Mag meets the mild-mannered gentleman in Ibiza — the location of his high-profile weekly residency at Hï — to talk philanthropy, overcoming adversity, and working with megastars such as Drake and David Guetta...
Kieran Hebden is bringing his Brixton all-nighter back again!
A festival staff member has said "Jackmaster's behaviour towards me crossed the boundaries of acceptability" in a statement...
From 25th - 29th July, Vancouver's CURRENT: Feminist Electronic Art Symposium will present a huge range of female and non-binary talent ranging from ferocious techno DJ sets and experimental live sets to art installations, talks and workshops. We caught up with the organisers and some of the artists on the bill to learn to learn about the power and significance of such an event for the local scene...
We spoke to Giorgia Angiuliabout how the show evolved, the realities behind performing live in the club, and the Es Vedra performance...
Giorgia Angiuli is one of the most distinctive performers in electronic music, coupling quirky toys and powerful synths with her own voice and dynamic performance. We spoke to her about how the show evolved, the realities behind performing live in the club, and the Es Vedra performance...