Hot on the heels of his debut release on Defected ‘It Is What It Is’, Brazilian powerhouse DJ and producer

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Louie Vega, The Martinez Brothers, Marc E. Bassy
Defected

Welcoming in the new year, it’s the perfect time to announce a brand-new album concept… ‘Leaders of the New School’.

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Toolroom Trax

A familiar face to Soulfuric, DJ John ‘Julius’ Knight worked closely with Brian Tappert and Marc Pomeroy on various collaborations

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John Julius Knight, Roland Clark
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Autechre have remixed SOPHIE’s 2013 track ‘BIPP’. Out digitally today via Glasgow label Numbers, the remix will also be included

Continue readingAutechre remix SOPHIE’s ‘BIPP’ for Numbers vinyl release: Listen

Hooversound Recordings is kicking 2021 off with a bang. The label’s first release of the year sees breakthrough jungle star

Continue readingPremiere: Special Request ‘Elysian Fields (Tim Reaper Remix)’

Rebekah has spoken about her experiences of sexism and sexual abuse in dance music in a new interview with Annabel

Continue readingRebekah: “I had to change for men to take me seriously in dance music”

London-based Northern Irish duo Bicep have shared their new single, ‘Sundial’. Having scooped Best Track at DJ Mag’s Best of British

Continue readingBicep share new single, ‘Sundial’, from forthcoming album: Listen

Emeka Ogboh will release a new EP this week. Nigerian sound and installation artist, Emeka Ogboh, who works between Berlin

Continue readingPremiere: Emeka Ogboh ‘Lekki Aiah Freeway’

RANE is back with a new bit of kit – the ONE controller. The new controller is for use with

Continue readingRANE announces new controller with motorised vinyl platters

The International Nightlife Association (INA) has publicly condemned illegal raves thrown during the coronavirus pandemic, and called for maximum penalties

Continue readingInternational Nightlife Association condemns illegal raves, calls for maximum penalty for organisers

Experts have warned that Brexit could prevent UK musicians from touring in the US as well as Europe. Coming days

Continue readingBrexit could prevent musicians touring in U.S. as well as Europe, experts warn

A report has shown that online streaming accounted for just over 80% of the UK’s music consumption last year. Coming

Continue readingStreaming accounted for 80% of UK music consumption in 2020, report shows

The long-anticipated sequel to MF DOOM and Madlib’s 2004 album ‘Madvillainy’ was “85% done” at the time of the iconic

Continue readingMF DOOM and Madlib’s ‘Madvillainy’ sequel was 85% done, Stones Throw Records founder confirms

Joseph Capriati has issued a new update on his condition from hospital in Caserta, Italy, after he was stabbed by

Continue readingJoseph Capriati on stabbing: “I forgive my father for the crazy act”

A new book celebrates the rich diversity of London’s record shops. Written by music journalist Garth Cartwright, and featuring shots

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Our update to the Soundscapes Playlist sees new music by the likes of Mixmag cover star Channel Tres, Roza Terenzi,

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Ibiza 2.0 is a new DJ soundsystem from L-Acoustics. The Ibiza 2.0 system is part of the Archipel range, which

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Legendary London imprint Defected Records has launched a new afro house label. Working closely with Defected founder Simon Dunmore, the outlet

Continue readingDefected launches afro house label, Sondela, curated by Sef Kombo and Louie Dunmore

Pioneering electronic music duo Autechre have remixed SOPHIE’s 2015 single ‘BIPP’. Their version is murkier, turning the glossy original track,

Continue readingAutechre have remixed SOPHIE’s ‘BIPP’

Joseph Capriati has shared an update from hospital, where he is currently recovering after being stabbed by his father last

Continue readingJoseph Capriati shares health update from hospital, forgives father for stabbing

Illegal Darknet marketplace DarkMarket has been shut down and a man suspected of being the site’s primary operator has been

Continue readingDarkMarket, the “largest illegal marketplace on the Darknet”, has been shut down

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The International Nightlife Association [INA] has criticised people organising illegal raves during the pandemic and demanded that anyone found guilty

Continue readingINA calls for “maximum penalty” for illegal pandemic party organisers

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Saffron has finalised the line-up for its 7 Days of Sound digital event, which takes place across January 23 to

Continue readingSherelle and Afrodeutsche lined up for 7 Days of Sound digital event

Bicep have released ‘Sundial’, the latest single from their forthcoming album ‘Isles’ on Ninja Tune. The tracks samples ‘Jab Andhera

Continue readingBicep turn the ‘Sundial’ on their latest single

UK cassette tape sales doubled during 2020, the British Phonographic Industry has revealed. While cassette sales have steadily increased in

Continue readingUK cassette sales doubled in 2020

Armin van Buuren has revealed the top 1000 A State of Trance (ASOT) tracks list ahead of the 1000th episode

Continue readingArmin van Buuren reveals top 1000 trance tracks list

COVID-19’s impact on UK nightlife is being investigated in a new inquiry, which was launched this week.  Led by Westminster’s

Continue readingCOVID-19’s impact on UK nightlife to be investigated in new inquiry

DJs, artists and other music professionals are eligible for the next round of Arts Council England Developing Your Creative Practice

Continue readingDJs, artists and music professionals eligible for next round of Arts Council England grants

A new documentary charting the rise of Jersey Club has been released. You can watch it in full below.  Presented

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Affkt – Crudo (Original Mix) 06:48 123.00bpm/ Elias – Olodumare (Stereo MC’s Remix) 06:43 120.01bpm/ Hotmood – Por Que Me

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Trevor Gordon – The Beat Is Live ! Jump On It ! (Original Mix) 06:58 124.00bpm/

Alex Lo Faro – Es Vedra (Extended Mix) 06:01 119.01bpm/ Arco – Joy of Life (Extended Mix) 06:44 120.01bpm/ Augusto

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Zigan Aldi – Heppnar 06:51 116.01bpm/ Zigan Aldi – Heppnar (Iorie Remix) 07:22 92.00bpm/ Zigan Aldi – Odin 06:39 118.01bpm/

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Cristian Vinci,Manybeat – Conguero Y Rumbero 06:15 125.00bpm/ Iñaky Garcia,Jerry Davila,Mimi Barber – Cada Vez 07:21 124.01bpm/ Lexa Hill –

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Analog Trip – Harmony 06:48 120.01bpm/ Ariel Lander,Oosfera – Maya (Bassino Treblinsky Remix) 05:59 128.00bpm/ Babis Kotsanis – Back to

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Christian Lamper – Pianophobia 06:54 122.01bpm/ Christian Lamper – Pianophobia (Deep Active Sound Remix) 06:17 125.00bpm/ Christian Lamper – Toys

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Walt – Congo Basin 06:21 118.00bpm/ Walt – Iwo Jima 06:49 118.01bpm/

London’s Record Shops is a new book celebrating physical music stores in the English capital. The 128 page book is

Continue readingA new book celebrates London’s best-loved record stores

827,000 ecstasy pills, 76kg of speed, 39.5kg of crystal meth and 217 litres of liquid amphetamine have been seized by

Continue reading827,000 ecstasy pills have been seized in Spain

The dancefloor is ablaze once again to the sounds of Liverpool’s finest, Kooky & Damoon. They return to Paper Disco

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Paper Disco

Steve Darko kicks off 2021 with a smoking hot EP off his upcoming debut album ‘Midnight Swim.’ As Dirtybird’s first

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Steve Darko
Dirtybird

Stocks in Spotify hit a new all-time high on the New York Stock Exchange last week. On Friday, January 8th, the

Continue readingSpotify hits all-time high on New York Stock Exchange

Four Tet and Madlib have shared the full details of their forthcoming collaborative album, ‘Sound Ancestors’. Among the latest information

Continue readingFour Tet and Madlib detail forthcoming collaborative album, ‘Sound Ancestors’

An urgent inquiry into the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the UK’s night-time economy has been launched in the UK.

Continue readingMPs launch urgent inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on UK nightlife

DJ Mag’s weekly residency for January on Radio 1 Dance Presents continued over the weekend, with an hour-long mix from

Continue readingListen to KG’s mix for DJ Mag’s Radio 1 Dance residency

The International Nightlife Association [INA] has criticised people organising illegal raves during the pandemic and demanded that anyone found guilty

Continue readingINA calls for maximum penalty for illegal pandemic party organisers

The UK government has denied claims that it rejected a deal offer from the EU that would allow musicians to

Continue readingUK government denies rejecting offer of Visa-free tours for musicians in EU

DJs and artists can now apply for the ninth round of the Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) grant from Arts

Continue readingDJs and artists can apply for the next round of an Arts Council England grant

Foreigners might be banned from entering Amsterdam‘s cannabis cafés under a proposed new law. The ban – which has been

Continue readingForeign tourists might be banned from Amsterdam’s famous cannabis coffee shops

Joseph Capriati’s injuries sustained over the weekend after being stabbed by his father are “not life-threatening”, the DJ’s management company

Continue readingJoseph Capriati’s injuries are “not life-threatening”, agency says

AZ Magazine has announced the first five recipients of its 2020 Creative Fund.  Five recipients have been chosen by AZ

Continue readingXilhu Ayebaitari Ese awarded AZ Mag creative grant in collaboration with DJ Mag

Rap icon MF DOOM, whose family recently revealed on New Year’s Eve that he passed away on October 31 last

Continue readingMF DOOM nearly completed a ‘Madvillainy’ sequel before his death

Happy Mondays member Bez, real name Mark Berry, has announced he is launching a fitness class on YouTube called Get

Continue readingBez from the Happy Mondays is launching a YouTube fitness class

Behringer has shared details of the BCR32 sequncer. An updated version of the BCR2000 MIDI controller, the BCR32 is a

Continue readingBehringer shares details of BCR32 sequencer

Joseph Capriati has been hospitalised after being stabbed by his father.  The 33-year-old DJ was reportedly stabbed in the chest

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Joseph Capriati’s stab wounds are “not life threatening” according to a short statement posted to Facebook by his management. Parallel,

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Abschaum – Amour Liquide (Curses remix) 07:07 118.00bpm/ Kosmas – Pan Metron Ariston (Stevie R Disco Taverna Mix) 07:17 113.01bpm/

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Agawe – Leza 06:32 120.00bpm/ Bahramji,Medusa Odyssey – Jana (Nhii Remix) 06:55 121.00bpm/ DBRA – Enter the Garden 07:06 115.01bpm/

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Boogie Boots – Never Too Young (2020 Rework) 08:11 101.04bpm/ Chaka Laka – Do Anything (2020 Rework) 06:31 117.82bpm/ Converta

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Afro Dub – AllFunk 03:04 94.00bpm/ Afro Dub – Funk Premier 04:03 117.61bpm/ DJ Mister Funk – Original Sound 04:04

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Alex Deeper – Orient 04:56 117.01bpm/ C. Da Afro – Disco Express 05:45 125.01bpm/ C. Da Afro – Keep It

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Alberto tagliaferri – Britney On 06:56 120.01bpm/ Alberto tagliaferri – Red Shark 07:44 123.01bpm/ Antonio Esse – Sea Town (Original

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Msolnusic – Moonscape (Flipside Version) 06:58 122.01bpm/ Msolnusic – Moonscape (Original Mix) 05:14 121.92bpm/

Nephew – Chip Move (Broken Beat Mix) 05:37 118.00bpm/ Nephew – Get Me, I Don’t Want You 06:37 125.01bpm/ Nephew

Continue readingNephew – Retrouvailles EP / Deeper Interludes Recordings

The Expendables SA – Believe 06:31 118.00bpm/ The Expendables SA – DrumProject 05:43 118.00bpm/ The Expendables SA – Make A

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Tony Madrid – Lets Talk 06:29 124.00bpm/

Thulane Da Producer – Black Roses (Original Mix) 05:26 117.00bpm/ Thulane Da Producer – In The Bush (Original Mix) 04:13

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The Fabulous Joker – Dvine 05:28 120.00bpm/

Max Marinacci – Landscape (Afro Jazz Mix) 07:08 123.00bpm/ Max Marinacci – Landscape (Chill Hop Mix) 06:48 122.99bpm/ Max Marinacci

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Mizz Wallace – Wake Up! (Mizz Wallace’s Mix) 06:46 184bpm/A#min Mizz Wallace, Belizian Voodoo Priest – Wake Up! (BVP Drum

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Mohig – Rhodes’ Philosophy 05:11 120.99bpm/

Mpm Dadj – Faith (Original Mix) 06:26 122.00bpm/

Dr. Basement – Like The Sun 03:53 124.01bpm/