From djmag.com
2 2
Four decades into his career, Jeff Mills remains one of electronic music’s singular visionaries. Sitting in his Miami home, he fills DJ Mag in on his work and his methods
#music #detroit #jeffmills #technomusic #detroittechno #electronicmusic #pretentiousartiste #techno
19h ago
From djmag.com
South Africa’s youth-led rave scene is harder, faster and queerer than ever
1 1
Tazmé Pillay speaks with artists at the vanguard of South Africa’s young rave scene about their love for heavy tracks and rule-breaking, and their rejection of genre purism and gatekeeping
#rave #dancemusic #southafrica
on Sep 5
From djmag.com
Moog synthesiser’s 60th anniversary celebrated at upcoming concert series
0 1
The series of concerts s 60 years since Robert Moog first demonstrated the synthesiser in New York.
19h ago
From djmag.com
’90s rave scene in San Francisco explored in new documentary, Between The Beats
0 1
Martin O'Brien's film spotlighits key figures like Brian Behlendorf, DJ Harvey, DJ Dan and DJ Doc Martin
on Thu, 9AM
From djmag.com
How Tricky's ‘Maxinquaye’ forged a new frontier for Black British music
0 0
Released in February 1995, Tricky's ‘Maxinquaye’ marked a paradoxical shift in British music canon. With the help of producer Mark Saunders and record co-pilot Martina Topley-Bird, Niall Smith revisits a pivotal UK record
on Oct 3
From djmag.com
You can now download over 33,000 sound effects from the BBC archive
0 0
Among the plethora of sounds covered are reindeer grunts, common frog calls and crowds at the 1989 FA Cup Final
on Oct 2
From djmag.com
Native Instruments announces Kontakt 8
0 0
Native Instruments’ long-running flagship sample engine gets a glow up
on Oct 1
From djmag.com
30 years of the CDJ: the technology that revolutionised DJ culture
0 0
Three decades on from its beginnings, the CDJ has revolutionised DJing in countless ways. Here, in a new documentary and accompanying long read by Ria Hylton, DJ Mag maps its evolution from experimental tech to industry standard, and speaks with some of its biggest advocates to learn why it is...
on Sep 28
From djmag.com
New documentary on Ron Hardy and Chicago house music history announced
0 0
I Was There: The Rise of House Music in Chicago tracks the impact of DJ Ron Hardy before his untimely death in 1991 at age 32
on Sep 12
From djmag.com
New book documenting dancehall and reggae in the 2000s published
0 1
Written by Marvin Sparks, it's the sequel to a previous book about the global expansion of dancehall in the '90s
on Aug 31
From djmag.com
Meet the electronic musicians collaborating with nature through bio-sonification
0 0
Becca Inglis explores how artists are connecting with plants and fungi to create otherworldly compositions and develop new ways of understanding the natural world
on Aug 29
From djmag.com
0 0
The record contained piano versions of songs from artists including Barry Manilow
on Aug 23
From djmag.com
Over 500 DJ Randall mixes compiled in online archive
0 2
The pioneering jungle and drum & bass DJ passed away last month
on Aug 10
From djmag.com
DJ Randall, jungle and drum & bass pioneer, dies aged 54
0 0
The “godfather of breakbeat” was one of the first DJs to revolutionise the jungle sound in the early ‘90s alongside the likes of Fabio and Grooverider
on Aug 1
From djmag.com
Italo disco’s eternal evolution
0 0
Italo disco is everywhere again. But what does Italo even mean today, and is it at risk of being diluted into a catch-all term for anything with an '80s disco sparkle? Joe Roberts dives into the genre's history, and chats to some of its new devotees and longstanding champions about its...
on Jul 31
From djmag.com
Inside Mexico City's vibrant electronic underground
0 1
Anna Wall heads to Mexico City and discovers how a spirit of collaboration is cultivating a new generation of underground electronic music
on Jul 28
From djmag.com
How Sade’s ‘Diamond Life’ soothed a restless generation
0 0
With the help of producer Robin Millar, Kemi Alemoru maps the legacy of Sade's timeless debut
on Jul 26
From djmag.com
Got to be real: the changing face of physical music releases
0 0
Amidst streaming's dominance, musicians and labels are looking for unique ways to put out physical releases that stand out from the crowd. Joe Roberts speaks to label owners, designers and artists about why listeners still want something “real” — and why it’s happening now
on Jul 19
From djmag.com
Tomorrowland 2024 weather forecast: latest update
0 0
Punters should be prepared for a meteorological mixed bag in Boom as the beloved Belgian megafestival gets underway this weekend
on Jul 17
From djmag.com
Tomcraft, DJ and ‘Loneliness’ hitmaker, dies aged 49
0 0
The Munich-born DJ behind the the chart-topping 2002 track passed away yesterday
on Jul 17
From djmag.com
SXSW cuts ties with US Army and weapons manufacturers after artists boycott
0 0
The Department of Defense will not be returning next year
on Jun 28
From djmag.com
How The Chemical Brothers’ ‘Surrender’ became their biggest, brightest album
0 0
Released on 21st June 1999, The Chemical Brothers’ third album harnessed the enormity of trance, the ecstasy of acid house, and the vibrancy of psychedelia to become their boldest statement, and a mirror to the hedonistic mood of the UK at that time. Here, with the help of the duo’s Tom...
on Jun 26
From djmag.com
Rewiring Nairobi: the new era of electronic music in Kenya’s capital
0 0
Martin Guttridge-Hewitt reports on how East Africa’s first music technology summit, Kilele, and a bubbling local underground are ushering in a new era for Nairobi’s electronic music scene
on Jun 26
From djmag.com
Fields of dreams: how do we save the UK festival sector?
0 0
Amidst the insurmountable rise in the price of production, and the ongoing cost of living crisis, how are organisers feeling about the crisis in UK festivals? And what solutions are there?
on Jun 25
From djmag.com
Chechnya reportedly bans all music outside of 80 - 116 BPM
0 0
This new restrictions will forbid vast amounts of pop music as well as dance genres such as techno, which typically exceed the 120 BPM mark.
on Jun 24
From djmag.com
Quality time: the new era of hi-fi listening bars
0 0
Ria Hylton explores how the listening bars — or hi-fi bars – that have become increasingly common in the UK and Europe differ from their Japanese forerunners
on Jun 24
From djmag.com
Spotify CEO claims “the cost of creating content” is “close to zero”
0 0
Musicians and music fans have hit back at Daniel Ek's comments, pointing out the many challenges associated with forging a career as an artist
on Jun 4
From djmag.com
How Beastie Boys’ ‘Ill Communication’ set a benchmark for '90s eclecticism
0 0
The release of Beastie Boys’ fourth album on 31st May 1994 signalled a new era not just for the New York trio, but for music at large
on May 31
From djmag.com
How Bronski Beat’s ‘Smalltown Boy’ became an enduring anthem of queer liberation
0 0
40 years on from its release, Bailey Slater explores how 'Smalltown Boy' became and remains an unflinching anthem of queer liberation
on May 25
From djmag.com
How ‘Euphoria’ brought trance to the masses
0 0
25 years on from its first edition, Harold Heath examines how Telstar Records' prolific mix compilations balanced clever marketing and authentic live energy to become one of the most successful series of the era
on May 19
From djmag.com
77% of vinyl collectors would pay more for sustainably produced records, survey shows
0 0
Heavyweight pressings were also called into question, signalling a potential shift in priorities
on May 19
From djmag.com
24-hour party people: raving and rebelling in Manchester’s Hulme Crescents
0 0
Kemi Alemoru speaks to former residents, DJs and familiar guests from the Madchester scene about the lasting impact that Manchester’s Hulme Crescents estate and the notorious Kitchen had on the city’s cultural landscape
on Apr 27
From djmag.com
This new music search engine recommends tracks based on similarity
0 0
The AI-powered discovery platform is live now
on Apr 26
From djmag.com
UK dance music industry pens open letter urging young people to vote
0 0
Over six million young people did not vote in the last election
on Apr 22
From djmag.com
Ears To The Ground: Dance music, found sounds, and cultural heritage
0 0
Ben Murphy explores the use of found sounds in dance music as a means of examining and expressing cultural heritage in our surroundings
on Apr 20
From djmag.com
Fragrances inspired by Kraftwerk, Prince, Alice Coltrane albums released by dublab
0 0
The independent LA-based radio station and The Institute for Art and Olfaction ask, "What does music smell like?"
on Apr 17
From djmag.com
Spotify officially demonetises all tracks with under 1,000 streams
0 0
Customers could soon be paying for more services, according to reports
on Apr 8
From djmag.com
Tomorrowland announces orchestral event celebrating 20th anniversary
0 0
It will take place at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome this October
on Apr 6
From djmag.com
Watch Tomorrowland Winter sets from Armin van Buuren, ANNA, Steve Aoki, more
0 0
Relive 27 sets from the fourth edition of the French Alps festival
on Mar 27
From djmag.com
Watch Ultra Miami sets from Hardwell, Martin Garrix, Afrojack, more
0 0
The festival returned this past weekend
on Mar 26
From djmag.com
Jeremy Corbyn to MC anti-racism protest rave at Downing Street
0 0
Corbyn will be joined by a line-up of other MCs, DJs and artists for the Saturday protest
on Mar 14
From djmag.com
Neneh Cherry announces memoir, A Thousand Threads
0 0
The Swedish singer, songwriter and rapper has a focus on her musical and artistic family for her first book, out later this year
on Mar 13
From djmag.com
0 0
The German trance DJ also claims the ALDA event company “tried to block the insurance to pay for my medical bills”
on Mar 3
From djmag.com
Heaven club in arbitration dispute with landlord over alleged £320,000 rent increase
0 0
Club owner Jeremy Joseph has already spent nearly £10,000 in legal fees
on Mar 2
From djmag.com
Listening to electronic music alters your state of consciousness, study shows
0 0
The study participants experienced a feeling of "unity" the most at 99 BPM
on Mar 2
From djmag.com
This new compass helps you find your friends at the rave without phone signal
0 0
TOTEM Compass units can be synced to each other, allowing owners to quickly navigate towards friends without a smartphone in sight
on Mar 2
From djmag.com
R3 Soundsystem announces mobile anti-racism protest rave, House Against Hate
0 0
Yazmin Lacey, Niks, Midland, Eliza Rose, DJ Paulette, and Jamz Supernova, are just some of the names performing at the March protest
on Mar 1
From djmag.com
0 0
Shortly after his 70th birthday, François K shares his incredible journey through music, and tells Bruce Tantum about the curiosity and drive that keeps him going
on Feb 24
From djmag.com
150,000 classic trance tracks from 1988 to 2009 collected in new database
0 0
Creator Koncz Dávid is confident that the database has been compiled with at least 90% accuracy
on Feb 9