More conglomerates, venture capitalists and private equity companies are dabbling in our industry, drawn by its potential for growth, tech integration and high engagement rates. When Skrillex, Four Tet and Fred again.. took New York's Madison Square Garden by storm in February, investors were paying attention. The trio's ability to merge fans across the [...]
The band have opted to donate their work this time, rather than setting it alight or throwing it into the North Sea Rare, previously unreleased music by UK electronic pioneers The KLF is set to be made available through the British Library's free Sound Gallery. The only physical copy of a reconstructed version of the [...]
Based in the Midlands, the project from 2Funky Arts is seeking to share personal stories New project, The Record Store & Black Music, A UK History, is set to explore the history of Black music in connection with the UK's independent record shops — and is looking for stories from members of the public. Titled, The [...]
The sessions will take place at FOLD and give priority to Black and Queer musical creatives. London-based Black and queer/trans led collective, Black Obsidian Soundsystem, have announced that they will be providing gratuitous DJ and production sessions at FOLD in Canning Town, London. The workshops are part of an effort to contribute to an “ecosystem that stretches beyond nepotism”, [...]
Is there a more complete DJ in our scene? Carlos Hawthorn visited the UK titan at his summer home to unpack one of dance music's most inspirational careers. It was a warm, blue-sky day on the outskirts of Brighton and Carl Cox was wearing his Ferrari trainers, which complemented the actual Ferrari parked in [...]
Despite the vinyl resurgence, high costs and countless online competitors mean it’s still tough going for record stores. DJ Mag speaks to shops around the UK and beyond about the innovative methods they’re using to stay afloat and provide essential community hubs in 2023 EILEEN PEGG This feature is part of our Record Store [...]
There are a number of parallel Afro house scenes developing within London’s underground, as a variety of influences propel the movement in new directions. NKC reports WORDS: NKC | PHOTOGRAPHY: JEROME KIDMAN 28 FEBRUARY 2023 AN AFRO HOUSE MOVEMENT As Scratcha DVA puts it, “the bounce” is back in UK club music, and we owe it [...]
For those who don't know you, tell us a little about yourself, where you are from, and how you first got into dance music. I was born in a town called Scunthorpe in the north of England. I have 2 older brothers Nathan & Michael who had a pair of 12/ 10's [...]
http://Miss%20Chief%20w/c%2027/2/23.WAV For those who don't know you, tell us a little about yourself, where you are from, and how you first got into dance music Growing up and going out when hip hop and acid house was taking the world by storm, this is where Karen’s journey in the industry began. Music was [...]
GEMMA ROSS, 9 MARCH 2023 The BBC radio broadcaster has just debuted her new imprint and platform UTOPIA Following the launch of her cross-disciplinary platform UTOPIA in 2020, DJ and BBC radio broadcaster Jaguar has announced the introduction of her new eponymous imprint. The label’s launch came last Wednesday with a debut release from Scotland’s Van Damn titled [...]
