the black madonna

Here’s your itinerary for an entire week’s worth of unmissable pool parties, club nights and day soirées taking over the Las Vegas Strip during this year's EDC Week...

Amsterdam-based duo Black Girl / White Girl have been breaking new ground with their refreshing take on tech-house for the past couple of years – With a brand new EP out on Green Velvet's Relief label and no signs of slowing down any time soon, we caught up with Ty and Karin as they delivered a eminently groove-laced mix for our Fresh Kicks series...

When Dax J made worldwide headlines last year for dropping an Islamic call to prayer sample during his set in Tunisia, it looked for a minute like his career could be over. As a result of the ensuing international furore he received all manner of online death threats, and was sentenced to a year in prison by a Tunisian court. But instead of wallowing in gloom, he channelled the experience into writing music, producing some of his best ever work that has made its way onto his new album. Appropriately titled ‘Offending Public Morality’, it finds the Berghain regular in uncompromising mood. DJ Mag joins him in Berlin to get the full scoop... 

Ultra Music Festival's 20th outing was a truly unforgettable weekend. Friday 23rd March saw some wonderful sets from the likes of Carl Cox, Adam Beyer and Armin van Buuren while Saturday 24th was equally stacked with sets from Nicole Moudaber, Paco Osuna, Dubfire, Fedde Le Grand, b.traits and many, many more. Sunday 25th is undoubtedly the day that will go down in Ultra history though as it marked the date that Swedish House Mafia reunited after weeks of rumours and speculation. With shots of their return among those from other sets during the day – check out our 27 jaw-dropping photographs from the final day of an incredible festival.

Photos: Gemma Parker