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Let It Go Louie Vega, The Martinez Brothers, Marc E. Bassy Defected
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
Leaders Of The New School 2021 Various Artists Toolroom Trax
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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Various Artists
Toolroom Trax
The Underground John Julius Knight, Roland Clark Soulfuric 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
Soulfuric Trax
Autechre remix SOPHIE’s ‘BIPP’ for Numbers vinyl release: Listen
Autechre have remixed SOPHIE’s 2013 track ‘BIPP’. Out digitally today via Glasgow label Numbers, the remix will also be included
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Premiere: Special Request ‘Elysian Fields (Tim Reaper Remix)’
Hooversound Recordings is kicking 2021 off with a bang. The label’s first release of the year sees breakthrough jungle star
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Rebekah: “I had to change for men to take me seriously in dance music”
Rebekah has spoken about her experiences of sexism and sexual abuse in dance music in a new interview with Annabel
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Bicep share new single, ‘Sundial’, from forthcoming album: Listen
London-based Northern Irish duo Bicep have shared their new single, ‘Sundial’. Having scooped Best Track at DJ Mag’s Best of British
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Premiere: Emeka Ogboh ‘Lekki Aiah Freeway’
Emeka Ogboh will release a new EP this week. Nigerian sound and installation artist, Emeka Ogboh, who works between Berlin
RANE announces new controller with motorised vinyl platters
RANE is back with a new bit of kit – the ONE controller. The new controller is for use with
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International Nightlife Association condemns illegal raves, calls for maximum penalty for organisers
The International Nightlife Association (INA) has publicly condemned illegal raves thrown during the coronavirus pandemic, and called for maximum penalties
Brexit could prevent musicians touring in U.S. as well as Europe, experts warn
Experts have warned that Brexit could prevent UK musicians from touring in the US as well as Europe. Coming days
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Streaming accounted for 80% of UK music consumption in 2020, report shows
A report has shown that online streaming accounted for just over 80% of the UK’s music consumption last year. Coming
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MF DOOM and Madlib’s ‘Madvillainy’ sequel was 85% done, Stones Throw Records founder confirms
The long-anticipated sequel to MF DOOM and Madlib’s 2004 album ‘Madvillainy’ was “85% done” at the time of the iconic
Joseph Capriati on stabbing: “I forgive my father for the crazy act”
Joseph Capriati has issued a new update on his condition from hospital in Caserta, Italy, after he was stabbed by
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Discover London’s record shops in this new book
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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New tracks from Channel Tres, Roza Terenzi and Burial in the Soundscapes Playlist
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 brand-new DJ soundsystem
Ibiza 2.0 is a new DJ soundsystem from L-Acoustics. The Ibiza 2.0 system is part of the Archipel range, which
Defected launches afro house label, Sondela, curated by Sef Kombo and Louie Dunmore
Legendary London imprint Defected Records has launched a new afro house label. Working closely with Defected founder Simon Dunmore, the outlet
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Autechre have remixed SOPHIE’s ‘BIPP’
Pioneering electronic music duo Autechre have remixed SOPHIE’s 2015 single ‘BIPP’. Their version is murkier, turning the glossy original track,
Joseph Capriati shares health update from hospital, forgives father for stabbing
Joseph Capriati has shared an update from hospital, where he is currently recovering after being stabbed by his father last
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DarkMarket, the “largest illegal marketplace on the Darknet”, has been shut down
Illegal Darknet marketplace DarkMarket has been shut down and a man suspected of being the site’s primary operator has been
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VERSELAB-MV1 is Roland’s new production workstation
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INA calls for “maximum penalty” for illegal pandemic party organisers
The International Nightlife Association [INA] has criticised people organising illegal raves during the pandemic and demanded that anyone found guilty
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RANE unveils new motorised DJ controller, the RANE ONE
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Copy link Home News Rane DJ Controller DJ RANE ONE
Sherelle and Afrodeutsche lined up for 7 Days of Sound digital event
Saffron has finalised the line-up for its 7 Days of Sound digital event, which takes place across January 23 to
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Bicep turn the ‘Sundial’ on their latest single
Bicep have released ‘Sundial’, the latest single from their forthcoming album ‘Isles’ on Ninja Tune. The tracks samples ‘Jab Andhera
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UK cassette sales doubled in 2020
UK cassette tape sales doubled during 2020, the British Phonographic Industry has revealed. While cassette sales have steadily increased in
Armin van Buuren reveals top 1000 trance tracks list
Armin van Buuren has revealed the top 1000 A State of Trance (ASOT) tracks list ahead of the 1000th episode
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COVID-19’s impact on UK nightlife to be investigated in new inquiry
COVID-19’s impact on UK nightlife is being investigated in a new inquiry, which was launched this week. Led by Westminster’s
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DJs, artists and music professionals eligible for next round of Arts Council England grants
DJs, artists and other music professionals are eligible for the next round of Arts Council England Developing Your Creative Practice
Watch a new documentary on the rise of Jersey Club
A new documentary charting the rise of Jersey Club has been released. You can watch it in full below. Presented
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TheDJLawyer – It’s Just An Illusion / Out Of Tune
TheDJLawyer – It’s Just An Illusion (Club Mix) 07:11 125.00bpm/
VA – Best Of Cacao 2020 / Cacao Records
Affkt – Crudo (Original Mix) 06:48 123.00bpm/ Elias – Olodumare (Stereo MC’s Remix) 06:43 120.01bpm/ Hotmood – Por Que Me
Trevor Gordon – The Beat Is Live ! Jump On It ! / Run To My Beat
Trevor Gordon – The Beat Is Live ! Jump On It ! (Original Mix) 06:58 124.00bpm/
VA – Balearica, Vol. 2 (Finest Chilled Balearic Ibiza Deep House) / Deepalma Records
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 – Odin / Souq Records
Zigan Aldi – Heppnar 06:51 116.01bpm/ Zigan Aldi – Heppnar (Iorie Remix) 07:22 92.00bpm/ Zigan Aldi – Odin 06:39 118.01bpm/
VA – Peppe Citarella Essential “AfroLatinHouse” 2020 / Union Records
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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VA – Society 3.0 Recordings: Deep House 20 / Society 3.0
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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VA – Streamlined 2020 / DeepWit Recordings
Christian Lamper – Pianophobia 06:54 122.01bpm/ Christian Lamper – Pianophobia (Deep Active Sound Remix) 06:17 125.00bpm/ Christian Lamper – Toys
Walt – Iwo Jima / Bibliotheque Records
Walt – Congo Basin 06:21 118.00bpm/ Walt – Iwo Jima 06:49 118.01bpm/
A new book celebrates London’s best-loved record stores
London’s Record Shops is a new book celebrating physical music stores in the English capital. The 128 page book is
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827,000 ecstasy pills have been seized in Spain
827,000 ecstasy pills, 76kg of speed, 39.5kg of crystal meth and 217 litres of liquid amphetamine have been seized by
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EP3 Kooky, Damoon, Joanne Steele Paper Disco
The dancefloor is ablaze once again to the sounds of Liverpool’s finest, Kooky & Damoon. They return to Paper Disco
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Kooky, Damoon, Joanne Steele
Paper Disco
Descending Steve Darko Dirtybird
Steve Darko kicks off 2021 with a smoking hot EP off his upcoming debut album ‘Midnight Swim.’ As Dirtybird’s first
Spotify hits all-time high on New York Stock Exchange
Stocks in Spotify hit a new all-time high on the New York Stock Exchange last week. On Friday, January 8th, the
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Four Tet and Madlib detail forthcoming collaborative album, ‘Sound Ancestors’
Four Tet and Madlib have shared the full details of their forthcoming collaborative album, ‘Sound Ancestors’. Among the latest information
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MPs launch urgent inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on UK nightlife
An urgent inquiry into the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the UK’s night-time economy has been launched in the UK.
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Listen to KG’s mix for DJ Mag’s Radio 1 Dance residency
DJ Mag’s weekly residency for January on Radio 1 Dance Presents continued over the weekend, with an hour-long mix from
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INA calls for maximum penalty for illegal pandemic party organisers
The International Nightlife Association [INA] has criticised people organising illegal raves during the pandemic and demanded that anyone found guilty
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UK government denies rejecting offer of Visa-free tours for musicians in EU
The UK government has denied claims that it rejected a deal offer from the EU that would allow musicians to
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DJs and artists can apply for the next round of an Arts Council England grant
DJs and artists can now apply for the ninth round of the Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) grant from Arts
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Foreign tourists might be banned from Amsterdam’s famous cannabis coffee shops
Foreigners might be banned from entering Amsterdam‘s cannabis cafés under a proposed new law. The ban – which has been
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Joseph Capriati’s injuries are “not life-threatening”, agency says
Joseph Capriati’s injuries sustained over the weekend after being stabbed by his father are “not life-threatening”, the DJ’s management company
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Xilhu Ayebaitari Ese awarded AZ Mag creative grant in collaboration with DJ Mag
AZ Magazine has announced the first five recipients of its 2020 Creative Fund. Five recipients have been chosen by AZ
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MF DOOM nearly completed a ‘Madvillainy’ sequel before his death
Rap icon MF DOOM, whose family recently revealed on New Year’s Eve that he passed away on October 31 last
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Bez from the Happy Mondays is launching a YouTube fitness class
Happy Mondays member Bez, real name Mark Berry, has announced he is launching a fitness class on YouTube called Get
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Behringer shares details of BCR32 sequencer
Behringer has shared details of the BCR32 sequncer. An updated version of the BCR2000 MIDI controller, the BCR32 is a
Joseph Capriati hospitalised after being stabbed by father
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”
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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Zulu Natives – In My Soul / Disco Balls Records
Zulu Natives – In My Soul 06:07 124.01bpm/
VA – Bouquets de Fleurs #3 / AZZUR
Abschaum – Amour Liquide (Curses remix) 07:07 118.00bpm/ Kosmas – Pan Metron Ariston (Stevie R Disco Taverna Mix) 07:17 113.01bpm/
VA – Look From Space / Exotic Refreshment
Agawe – Leza 06:32 120.00bpm/ Bahramji,Medusa Odyssey – Jana (Nhii Remix) 06:55 121.00bpm/ DBRA – Enter the Garden 07:06 115.01bpm/
VA – Re:Vibe Essentials: Nu Disco, Vol. 12 / Re:vibe Music
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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VA – Spiritual Life Music / Nuphonic
Afrikan Jazz – Stubborn Problems 09:18 137.42bpm/ Afrikan Jazz – Stubborn Problems (Combination Mix) 09:18 137.42bpm/ Jephté Guillaume – Kanpe
VA – The Best Of 2020 Nu Funk / Sound-Exhibitions-Records
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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Zakente – XXX / Diesis Records
Zakente – XXX 04:43 124.01bpm/
VA – The Best Of 2020 Nu Disco / Sound-Exhibitions-Records
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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VA – The Best Of 2020 Deep Afro / Sound-Exhibitions-Records
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 / Maison Profonde Recordings
Msolnusic – Moonscape (Flipside Version) 06:58 122.01bpm/ Msolnusic – Moonscape (Original Mix) 05:14 121.92bpm/
Nephew – Retrouvailles EP / Deeper Interludes Recordings
Nephew – Chip Move (Broken Beat Mix) 05:37 118.00bpm/ Nephew – Get Me, I Don’t Want You 06:37 125.01bpm/ Nephew
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The Expendables SA – Believe / Altitude of House Music
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 / kluBasic Records
Tony Madrid – Lets Talk 06:29 124.00bpm/
Thulane Da Producer – Way Back EP / DEEP RESOLUTE (PTY) LTD
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 / Nsoul Records
The Fabulous Joker – Dvine 05:28 120.00bpm/
Max Marinacci – Landscape / Jazz In Da House
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! / Miggedy Entertainment
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 / Afroschnitzel Recordings
Mohig – Rhodes’ Philosophy 05:11 120.99bpm/
Mpm Dadj – Faith / OBS Media
Mpm Dadj – Faith (Original Mix) 06:26 122.00bpm/
Dr. Basement – Like The Sun / Disco Balls Records
Dr. Basement – Like The Sun 03:53 124.01bpm/



































































































