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In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Adiel spotlights 10 techno gems, from the relentlessly heavy to the hypnotically deep

Released 25 years ago, Massive Attack’s third album, ‘Mezzanine’, signalled the closing of a chapter for the influential Bristol electronic group, and the beginning of a new one for British music as a whole. Spliced with jagged post-punk guitars, their final album as a trio predicted an end-of-century turn for the dark and brooding at the twilight of the rave era

As Rrose, Seth Horvitz explores techno’s deep, psychedelic veins. The Californian artist’s latest album, ‘Please Touch’, expands on the ecological aura that’s coursed through their recent output. Here, alongside an On Cue mix of ‘90s tracks to celebrate 30 years of DJing, he speaks to Liam Cagney about creation as an act of discovery, the influence of microtonal composers, performing in drag, and the dancefloor's taste for ever-faster techno

Manchester's Bou is at the pinnacle of drum & bass' push for world domination. On a tour of his adopted hometown, Dave Jenkins discovers some of the people and places crucial to Bou’s rise, and gets to know an artist who, despite multiple anthems, headline performances, a major label deal, and more under his belt, remains grounded by his family, faith and passion for the music

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From high-energy house and techno to new age juke, irresistible breaks and beyond, here's July 2023’s list of upcoming talent you should be keeping track of

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, the Broadcast Lab DJs from Manila Community Radio’s Boiler Room showcase join the dots between Filipino budots and numerous global club styles

Created by the team behind India’s Krunk events during the pandemic, Krunk Kulture was named as a label to watch by DJ Mag in 2021, and has since flourished into an essential multi-genre outlet for South Asia’s most cutting-edge artists. Alongside a mix of tracks from its catalogue by founder Rafiki, Aneesa Ahmed learns its story

At the start of June, Glasgow’s Riverside Festival returned to its home at the city’s Riverside Museum in Partick, bringing a host of local and international talent to the banks of the Clyde. DJ Mag headed to a (very) sunny Scotland to see how the last decade has cemented Riverside as one of the country’s finest festivals, and speak to the team and artists involved

For years, Iranian electronic musicians have sought to explore both the beauty and struggles of their home country through art, reflecting its culture, life and nature. Since the country’s recent uprising, sparked by police brutality and the fight for women’s rights, this has felt more pertinent and powerful than ever. Here, alongside a mix of Iranian electronic music from San Francisco-based DJ AIDA, Marke Bieschke speaks to 10 artists from Iran and its diaspora about their work, and the common threads that link them across continents

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023, Pacha is an Ibizan institution that’s made a lasting impact on both clubbing on the White Isle and around the world. Here, Harold Heath looks back at half a century of this storied venue and the ethos that operates behind those iconic cherries

LA-based Aussie DJ and producer AK Sports records a breakneck rave mix for the Fresh Kicks series, and chats to Ben Hindle about finding their sound in London, the joys of genre fusion, and their WARP MODE warehouse parties with Bianca Oblivion and Star Eyes

30 years after their debut, four rappers from Oakland, California, remember how they became one of the first crews on the West Coast to make a particularly conscious, lyrical strand of hip-hop, with an album that influenced generations of artists

Thirteen years after his debut album, California-born rapper Larry June is confident that this is still just the beginning. Following the release of his most recent project, ‘The Great Escape’, with legendary producer The Alchemist, DJ Mag speaks with Larry — and grabs a few words from Alch — about family motivation, staying fresh and focused, and believing in miracles 

In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Berlin house expert and Elevate Records boss Cinthie spotlights recent discoveries, secret weapons and gems from friends

DJ Mag Ibiza's first edition hit the island this month (June), as the island's 2023 season starts to fully kick into gear. Below, we guide you through the essential clubs, parties, and DJs on and in Ibiza this summer

Chloé Caillet’s percussive house productions are rooted in her natural affinity for world cultures, and an appreciation for music of all shapes and shades. Megan Venzin speaks with the rising Ibiza sensation to learn more about the exploratory nature of her new ‘Intro’ EP and the safe spaces she’s fostered in the name of authentic connectivity  

Though best known as John Talabot, the Catalan DJ and electronic artist born Oriol Riverola's story is one filled with experimental aliases and collaborative projects that stretch from psychedelic techno through to otherworldly dub and kosmische. Here, he chats to Eoin Murray about documenting life through music, club residencies, long-anticipated LPs, his Hivern Discs label, and working at this own pace

Drum & bass DJ and producer Break is an analogue soul in a digital world. Shunning social media, he’s nonetheless built a huge fan base with his mix of soulful elements, heavy low-end and tough breakbeats. Ben Hindle meets him ahead of his new album to learn about his love of sub-bass, why he feels vocal tracks have more impact, and why his friend and collaborator, the late, great MC Fats, is an irreplaceable loss to the d&b scene

Unknown just five years ago, MEDUZA’s Luca De Gregorio, Mattia Vitale and Simone Giani have risen to stardom thanks to a string of sublimely produced, pop-tinged chart-toppers. But their true love is house music, and the trio is hard at work to reconcile their hit-making prowess with their love of underground sounds. Here, Bruce Tantum learns their story

Nooriyah is a DJ and musical archivist who’s changing the narrative around music from the South-West Asian and North African (SWANA) region, highlighting its global influence and embedding it in her genre-jumping club sets, radio shows and socials. Alongside her party-starting Recognise mix, she speaks to Ria Hylton about her journey so far, keeping it high-energy, and encouraging others to pursue their passion