Underground
With the rise of Shazam, The Identification of Music Group and "Track ID?" culture, some DJs have become increasingly protective of the music they play...
Imagine it. You’re at a party in your mate’s back garden, all your friends are there, spirits are high, the sun’s just setting, your tins...
Taking the underground to a new level...
The Police were called in to break up an illegal rave in a sewer in Newcastle on Sunday morning after 200 revellers waded through a...
Duo tease new material in promo video...
London-based duo Dusky today announced that they will debut their new live show at London’s Village Underground on April 16th.
“Not all of the music...
Basel brilliance from Life & Death, Music On and Link Miami Rebels...
Some things in life are certain: the sun will rise; parking is futile when you’re already late; and Art Basel Miami will be exhausting in...
Mark Knight is a man on a mission to unite the scene...
Mark Knight is a man on a mission. The Toolroom Records founder brings his signature chunky beats and addictive grooves to Miami wherever he plays...
“Acid house at its inception was in some quarters totally misunderstood. The term 'Acid' came from Chicago — Ron Hardy, DJ Pierre, Farley, Adonis, Knuckles...
“Acid house wasn’t a British term to describe the music. Initially, the American producers coined the term and created the music. We embraced the...
SAOIRSE, Rhymos and more to play...
The underground party starters take over Work in Angel tonight, bringing an outstanding lineup that includes Rhymos (Junk / Whistleblower Records), Rinse FM’s SAOIRSE, Brokntoys’...
The Motor City is by no means short of heralded heroes. Here we acknowledge three of Detroit techno's more underrated talents currently making waves...
The trouble with history is that it changes depending on who tells it. So it is that Detroit techno has three main characters, but a...
Newly refurbished, seaside haunt The Arch aims to return Brighton's underground to its former glory...
Brighton seafront has long played host to some of the nation's best musical talent, and few places carry such a rich heritage as recently re-established...
Our clubbers' guide to Glastonbury, the mother of all festivals...
When millions tuned into the BBC to watch Mary J Blige cry her eyes out on the Pyramid Stage on the BBC last month —...
Mikaela, boss of Love the Underground Records, has created a mix for our exclusive Ibiza Download Card. We found out more about her new Ibiza...
Ibiza has long been a massively influential spot for music lovers the globe over. One such lady who epitomizes this fact is Russian newcomer, Mikaela...
Our jaws gaping in a Frankfurt football stadium at World Club Dome, we ask: have BigCityBeats really created the biggest club in the world?
From humble beginnings as a radio station, the BigCityBeats brand has grown to become something of a musical empire in Germany. In 10 years, the...
Get to know the artists and curators behind the second edition of Mysteryland USA
The sweet scent of festival season is upon us! Mysteryland USA is returning to Bethel Woods, NY at the historic Bethel Woods Center for the...
Jamie Trench's floor-focused beats are proving irresistible to DJs...
DJ, producer and enterprising label boss Jamie Trench has seen his vigorous blend of disco, house and deep underground jams — or how he would...
Showcasing the best of Malaysia’s underground
EDM Malaysia’s Dancepolitik premiered on December 6th, 2014 at The Rabbit Hole, Changkat. Dancepolitik is a brand new series of events, where Electronic Dance Music...
DJ Mag hits Sub Club for a score on the floor of Harri & Domenic's Subculture...
XOYO might boast about the return of the resident and Seth Troxler is declaring himself a regular at pretty much every top underground venue on...
We sat down with Groove Armada's Andy Cato...
Groove Armada's Andy Cato looks back on the life behind his new 'Times & Places' album for R&S' Apollo imprint — a musical travelogue of his time touring the globe...
Come and party with the Uk's finest in London
Voting has now closed for our annual celebration of UK underground music - Best of British 2012, educated by Point Blank Music School.
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