Cox said returning to Ibiza with his residency brings back a "pioneering spirit" Carl Cox has said his Ibiza residency at [UNVRS] will be a "whole new world", ahead of taking over Sundays at Ibiza’s new “hyperclub” this summer. "We have this opportunity to work at a new club," he told DJ Mag. "Because nobody [...]
David Morales shares the story behind his dance anthem, 'Needin' U' In an exclusive interview with DJ Mag, David Morales shares the story behind his dance anthem, 'Needin' U'. Morales reflects on the origins of his career, from DJing at the Paradise Garage to remixing Whitney Houston at just 25 years old. Morales explains [...]
Celebrating a decade of their label Cuttin’ Headz, The Martinez Brothers have reached a landmark moment in their career. With a summer residency at Hï Ibiza, and nonstop club and festival shows around the world, they’re in higher demand than they've ever been, and are showing no signs of slowing. Amy Fielding speaks to [...]
The Smiley logo—broad smile on a round, yellow face—is probably the most immediately recognisable insignia in rave culture. In fact, it’s probably one of the most recognisable images in all of music history. Such is the power of their brand, that since its inception 50 years ago in the days of acid house and the free-rave [...]
From the earliest settlers to modern day clubbers, we dive into a potted history of the world-famous party island Even if you’ve never visited Ibiza, you can probably conjure up a good picture of the party island today: Boozy Brits, dusk ‘til dawn parties, and blazing pyrotechnics at mammoth superclubs - and those are just [...]
Produced by AlphaTheta, the film tells the story of the White Isle through the decades A new hour-long documentary highlighting the history of Ibiza throughout the decades has been released. The Evolution of Ibiza: Can the White Isle retain its legendary magic? was released at the end of July, produced by AlphaTheta, Pioneer DJ’s parent [...]
The concept release, a collaboration between Armada Music, Warner Music Africa and Africori, features amapiano reinterpretations of classic Ibiza house tracks A new V/A EP has been announced, 'AMAPIANO TO IBIZA', which sees amapiano reinterpretations of classic Ibiza house tracks. The concept - a collaboration between Armada Music, Warner Music Africa and Africori, a [...]
Visit these destinations to experience and understand the enduring power, prevalence and history of Black house music. As many already know, house music has always been heralded in Black and marginalized communities, and like many musical genres, it originated at a time when collective frustrations were high. While many identify the genre with the [...]
Released on 30th January 1989, New Order’s fifth album is a sun-flushed pinnacle of dance rock, directly inspired by the hedonistic energy of Ibiza’s burgeoning club scene of the time. 35 years on, with the help of the album’s engineer Michael Johnson, Ben Cardew reflects on its legacy, and its influence on the acid house [...]
Visit these destinations to experience and understand the enduring power, prevalence and history of Black house music. As many already know, house music has always been heralded in Black and marginalized communities, and like many musical genres, it originated at a time when collective frustrations were high. While many identify the genre with the 1980s, [...]