Detroit duo Drexciya were electronic music’s ultimate world builders and myth makers, a production unit whose exquisite musical control was tied to a profoundly moving...
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Released in 1997, Drexciya's double-vinyl compilation 'The Quest' marked the duo's breakthrough onto a larger public stage, as well as their first, temporary, retirement. With liner notes that sharpened their Afrofuturist mythology into focus , it is also the record that cemented many fans' sonic liaison with the Detroit duo, following a series of 12" releases that perfected their musical ideas. Here, Ben Cardew reflects on a record that most perfectly encapsulates the style, grace, and range of James Stinson and Gerald Donald's project
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Coming up in Detroit, Waajeed’s never been afraid to take the necessary steps in order to evolve and thrive as an artist. It’s been a career defined by constant change, pushing against expectations, and seemingly having no fear of what’s next. Bruce Tantum catches up with the veteran Motor City DJ and producer to find out more about his search for musical perfection, the Underground Music Academy, and finding peace in chaos
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It's timed exactly to march the duration of a significant journey in his native Detroit
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Detroit-born, Atlanta-based Ash Lauryn is a digger in the truest sense, repping a soulful, classic house sound in her sets and helping preserve and bring back to the fore the Black roots of electronic music through her Underground & Black project. She speaks to Ria Hylton about discovering her passion and making the most of opportunities
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Listen to 'Stormy Angel' now
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DJ and writer Ash Lauryn’s three-part documentary will air on BBC Radio 4 this month
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Further unreleased material by the techno mainstay is expected soon
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Dan Charnas's 480-page book is part biography, part cultural history
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Detroit's DJ Minx has been championing the electronic sounds of her hometown since day one, but has flown under the radar for much of her...
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A new initiative, started by the founder of Love Parade, aims to have Berlin's techno scene recognised as a cultural practice, supported and preserved by...
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DJ Bone goes record shopping at SeaWolf Records in Amsterdam
DJ Bone is the next artist to feature in our DJ Mag Originals series, Crate Diggin’.
In the series, in which we take some of...
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Carl Craig also designed an installation for the show's afterparty
Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta staged a fashion show at the Michigan Building Theater in Detroit last week, featuring a soundtrack specially provided by Moodymann.
The designer's creative...
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In 1997, Moodymann released his debut LP, ‘Silentintroduction’, via Carl Craig’s Planet E imprint. A compilation of some his best early tracks, the album captured...
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Get acquainted with Huey Mnemonic, the Detroit-based artist producing futuristic, funk-filled techno
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Dubbed ‘the first lady of Detroit’, Kelli Hand stood as an oft-unsung champion of the sounds that have defined the city's landscape for almost three...
Kelli Hand, also known as K-Hand — one of the most important pioneers of Detroit techno — has died. Her passing was confirmed by friends...
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"To all my LGBTQ friends and fellow Queens, as we re-enter these nightclubs, let's make it purse first!"
Detroit’s DJ Minx has shared a new track, ‘Purse First’, in celebration of Pride Month.
The legendary house and techno DJ and Women on Wax...
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'Molecular Level Solutions' will be followed be a reissue of the electro don's 2012 album, 'F.T.N.W.O.'
DJ Stingray 313 is relaunching his Micron Audio label, with a new EP from the boss arriving 24th September, 'Molecular Level Solutions'. The first track...
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The 5,000 square-foot space also features a gallery, music venue and bar
A new record store has opened its doors in Detroit.
Specialising in house, jazz, R&B and soul, Spot Lite is based at 2905 Beaufait St. in...
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On the eve of the 15th anniversary of J Dilla’s death, BBE have released a special edition of his debut album, 'Welcome 2 Detroit' pressed...