Ahead of its opening in June, Pacha New York – the newly rebranded Williamsburg venue formerly known as Brooklyn Mirage – has unveiled a “comprehensive” safety plan. It follows several safety-related road bumps hit by Brooklyn Mirage during its short tenure. In 2023, two people were found dead and another was allegedly kidnapped after leaving the venue, leading [...]
Motherhood massively impacts the careers of women across the working world, and in the predominantly freelance landscape of DJing, it can be particularly challenging. As conversations on the subject become more widespread, and the push for change gains momentum, Becca Inglis explores the myriad issues faced by DJs, and meets the women creating and discovering [...]
The modern commercial electronic music industry hijacked the DJ title to market stadium pop producers. Global rankings dictate massive booking fees based on advertising budgets, completely excluding proficient instrumentalists who manipulate analog gear mixing live Watch a turntablist work a pair of direct-drive decks. It is a physical act. Fingers manipulate the [...]
Artists and venues describe a pattern of cancelled nights, unpaid costs and vanished listings linked to Kieran Wells. Dozens of young DJs across Scotland say they've been booked for events that never happen by a man operating under shifting aliases, according to a new report from the Glasgow Bell. Multiple accounts describe a [...]
DJ, producer, fashion muse. In our spring 2026 cover story, Shaad D'Souza asks: what does Honey Dijon truly want? C.012, 2026: HONEY DIJON PLEASURE MAGNET It can be 4 PM or 4 AM, but when Honey Dijon walks in, she owns the room. On a recent afternoon in central London, the [...]
Those surveyed said nights out give a release from the pressures of daily life and are an outlet for self-expression Women between the ages of 40 and 65 benefit mentally from clubbing, according to a resurfaced study from the University of Leeds. The study, published in April 2025 by the journal Psychology of Music, looked at “older [...]
The 12-track LP is out on April 20th Larry Heard has a new Mr Fingers album on the way. Leev Ur Mynd continues the Chicago house luminary's journey through deep rhythms, soulful melodies and immersive atmospheres. The 12-track LP is out on April 20th through his Alleviated Records label. Leev Ur Mynd [...]
Hubert Blanc-Francard from Cassius shares the story behind the much-loved house anthem, ‘Feeling For You’ In the latest episode of our The Making Of series, Hubert Blanc-Francard from Cassius shares the story behind the much-loved house anthem, ‘Feeling For You’. Joining us at DJ Mag’s HQ, Blanc-Francard (aka Boombass) relives his childhood years, recalling fond memories of [...]
It's Wednesday morning,. It's Miami Music Week. I'm at 11th Street Diner and I'm surrounded by house music excellence. How lucky am I? VERY!! 11th St Diner transformed from a casual breakfast spot into a productive salon for the future of house music with a brunch hosted by industry legends Barbara Tucker and [...]
https://youtu.be/-HyyZo8sXgE?si=C1wzHbCG6fB6Zs3i Shimza headlined the iconic Camden Roundhouse in January 2026 for his biggest London show to-date. You can watch the full set now. The South African showman delivered a high-energy performance that showcased his signature Afro-tech sound, blending hypnotic rhythms with global house influences. Shimza is set to tour the US this spring with his &Co party [...]