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Yen Sung posing in an indoor archway of an emtpy club. A disco ball hangs behind her

For three decades, Yen Sung has been at the beating heart of Lisbon’s club scene. As a longstanding resident at Lux and its downtown predecessor Frágil, and as a producer of timeless house tracks, she’s rightly earned her legendary in Portuguese dance music. But as April Clare Welsh learns, she’s busier and more energised than she’s ever been. Alongside a thumping On Cue mix of pure dancefloor energy, she shares her story

Yen Sung was right down the front when Prince performed a one-off show at Lisbon’s Lux Frágil club in December 1998. “It was amazing. Especially...

Photo of Branko in an ornate corridor with blurred figures passing across in front of him

Buraka Som Sistema co-founder Branko calls on a litany of local Lisbon talent and global vocal guests on his fourth LP, ‘Soma’. Hear the pan-flute theatrics of ‘Impulso’ now

Branko will release a new album, ‘Soma’, later this week via his Enchufada label. Have an exclusive first listen to ‘Impulso’ below. The fourth LP...

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"Rogério continues being mesmerized by the immensity of music touching his mind and soul," said the label

Príncipe has announced details of a new album from DJ N**** Fox. Check out lead single 'Má Rotina’ below. The influential Lisbon kuduro and batida...

Outside view of Arroz Edtúdios in Lisbon, Portugal

"As a non-profit, Arroz Estúdios urgently needs governmental support to secure a lasting location," the team wrote

Operators of Lisbon's non-profit arts space and club Arroz Estúdios are petitioning the city council to provide it with a permanent home due to the...

Photo of Nídia wearing a tie-dye jumper with her hair in braids

The Lisbon artist’s fourth LP on the cult label will arrive next month

Nídia has announced details of a new album, '95 MINDJERES’, arriving via Lisbon label Príncipe. Listen to the first single, ‘É COMO?’, below. The producer’s...

Selection of press shots of artists featured in DJ Mag's feature: Eight artists taking kuduro and batida to the next level

Born in Angola and popularised globally by way of Portugal, the energetic rhythms and futuristic soundscapes of kuduro and batida have become a staple of the modern multi-genre club scene and made international stars out of the artists behind them. Yohanna Delaportas spotlights eight artists pushing the styles forward

Kuduro is the music that brings Angola onto the diasporic dancefloor. Though most in the West will be familiar with the sound via Portuguese acts...

The new compilation is a reissue of ‘Vol. 1'

The 13-track double LP captures the energy of the Afro-Portuguese sound

Príncipe has announced a new compilation of formative kuduro tracks from Lisbon's DJs Di Guetto. Check it out below. The new compilation is a reissue...

ANNA poses with a blue skyline behind her

Her latest single from her debut album ‘Intentions’ is described as “a manifestation of joy”

ANNA has released ‘Let You In’, the latest cut from her forthcoming debut album ‘Intentions’. Listen below. The Brazil-born, Lisbon-based DJ and producer has teamed...

ANNA announces new album, ‘Intentions’, shares single: Listen

Stream 'Receiving' from the seven-track "immersive meditation experience"

ANNA has announced details of her upcoming debut album, 'Intentions'. The Brazilian-born, Lisbon-based DJ and producer will release the LP on 19th May via her...

Lisbon's Rádio Quântica launches fundraiser to stay afloat

Money raised will go towards paying staff and purchasing essential equipment

Lisbon-based community radio station Rádio Quântica has set up a fundraising company to help it continue operating. Sharing an appeal via GoFundMe, the team behind...

Thundercat, Jayda G and Dr. Rubinstein will also join next year's festival line-up

Sónar Lisboa has announced the first names for next year's debut event.

Taking place from the 8th to the 9th April 2022, the inaugural Portugese edition...

Proceeds from the release will go to supporting the community radio station's upkeep

Lisbon community radio station Rádio Quântica has released a new compilation via Bandcamp, featuring music from a number of figures connected to the local scene...

Run by Lisbon’s Rádio Quântica crew, new multi-location Portuguese festival, Ano 0, champions inclusivity, community and freedom of expression

It feels rare to see the organisers of a festival dancing enthusiastically in the crowds, shouting messages of support to the performers, and giddily mingling...

The 2LP package lands this October... 

Dark Entries will release the debut album of Portugal’s Photonz this October. 

Dubbed ‘Nuit’, the album is named for the Egyptian goddess of sky, stars...

It's described as "the first Portuguese festival focused on the most avant-garde electronic scene through a queer and community perspective"

Lisbon-based online community radio station Rádio Quântica is launching a new festival called Ano 0.

Set to take place at Lisbon's Zé dos Bois Gallery...

Over the last decade, the Afro-Portuguese sound of Kuduro has travelled from the bairros of Lisbon to a global audience. DJ Mag's Anna Cafolla meets...

The Portuguese word ‘desenrascanço’ doesn’t have a direct English translation, but it can be roughly described as an ability to untangle oneself from a difficult...

Recognise is DJ Mag's monthly mix series, introducing artists we love that are bursting onto the global electronic music circuit. This month, we catch up...

“I miss doing house stuff,” says Inês Borges Coutinho, laughing, a little frustrated. She’s not talking about music – thankfully, there’s lots of that. She...

Next up on Lisbon’s Paraíso is local hero, Violet. Hear the cascading arpeggios and sharp house rhythms of ‘New Visions’ now...

In case you haven’t realised, we’re big fans of Violet here at DJ Mag HQ. Founder of one of our labels to watch for 2019,...

Next up on London’s All Centre is Lisbon techno innovator, BLEID. Hear the ruthless and  ‘Not That Hard’ now...

Since launching in August 2018, we’ve been keeping a close eye on London’s All Centre.

Launched by TT label’s DJ Pitch, the imprint has so...

The talented youngster to release 12” on Lisbon label next month.

The latest of Principe Discos' releases — the Lisbon label that has brought the city’s unique take on Angolan kuduro to wider attention — is the...