“The crowd is very energetic and crazy, in the good meaning of this word. I feel a huge love from these people,” says Olesia Arkusha...
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When she fled Ukraine in 2022, Olesia Arkusha had no idea it would prove to be the most pivotal year of her career. In the years since, the DJ/producer has gained more than one million YouTube followers, remixed the work of Madonna, Blond:ish and David Guetta, and received wide acclaim for her subtle and melodic take on progressive house. DJ Mag’s Anna Wall details her rise.
Nia Archives is a jungle sensation. Since exploding onto the scene just two-and-a-half years ago, she’s won multiple awards, become a festival headliner, and racked up millions of plays with a deeply personal take on the genre that also pays homage to its Black pioneers. Life’s not always been easy, and she’s had to become hyper-independent to survive and progress, but now she’s rewriting her story. Christine Ochefu learns about Nia’s upbringing, her love for everything ’90s, and how she’s creating space for young Black women to thrive in electronic music
Conducta is helping to spearhead the new wave of UK garage. His on-point productions, genre-traversing DJ sets and Kiwi Rekords label have made him a...
Claude VonStroke and his Dirtybird label celebrate 15 years with the wind beneath their wings this year. To mark the anniversary, the label head is celebrating...
Josey Rebelle is a reluctant cover star. The North London DJ's career has been a real slow burn, building a loyal UK fanbase through her Rinse...
Denis Sulta is the flamboyant DJ who packs out enormous clubs around the world, famed for his subversive selections and image. But getting there has...