Contributors set the record straight, highlighting standout acts active between 2001-2020. "There's one part of doing this project where I'm like 'white people need to recognise the lineage' but more importantly I hope Black people understand the lineage," says Theo Fabunmi-Stone, DJ, writer and Cue Point creator on the impetus for introducing this series. "It's sad [...]
Gemma Ross talks to one of dance music's most enduring figures following the release of his first full-length LP in 14 years WORDS: GEMMA ROSS | PHOTOS: KHRIS COWLEY 3 FEBRUARY 2023 It’s been a little while since Kerri Chandler last put together a solo LP... 14 years, to be precise. In the time between 2008’s [...]
We are fortunate to live in a time where influential artists are making an indelible impact on the music industry and bringing their unique flavors and energy to every genre. As we enter Black History Month, we are celebrating and recognizing the success of Black individuals in the music industry and recognize the efforts of [...]
A trip through the timeline of dance music HARRISON WILLIAMS, 21 FEBRUARY 2017 Dance music was built on love, unity, respect, and inclusivity. Mixmag is celebrating Black History Month by honoring electronic music's most cherished and revered artists who embraced these founding values. Last week we showcased the women who shaped dance music and [...]
MCs have been instrumental to the development of dance music and are the life force of many of the world’s most incendiary raves MARCUS BARNES 30 JANUARY 2023 If you’ve ever been to a garage rave, a drum ‘n’bass event, a dubstep show or any number of grime or drill parties, you will have [...]
A hair salon is being used as a place for LGBTQ+ members to get ready before a night out in the city WORDS: BECKY BUCKLE | PICTURE: SERGEY ASHMARIN 23 JANUARY 2023 A new scheme is trialling a safe space location for the LGBTQ+ community partying in Amsterdam. The pilot project named Dress & Dance has transformed a hair [...]
The “Art of Nightlife” is finally returning to Cambridge after nearly two decades of dormancy. ManRay, the legendary alternative underground nightclub in Central Square, is set to re-open at its new location of 40 Prospect St. on Wednesday, January 18. The venue’s new home is the former ImprovBoston comedy club, a short walk [...]
ADE – the recap of our second experience at one of the most influential events focused on electronic music Amsterdam Dance Event 2022 photos and video by KEYI STUDIO Spread the love Here we go again! Some time ago we visited the Amsterdam Dance Event for the second time – it was a splendid [...]
Words Michael Lawson We spoke to Loraine James, Pessimist, Rainy Miller and He Valencia about dwindling working-class participation in the scene. According to new research, working-class participation in the arts is on the decline. But what impact is this having on electronic music? The joint study from Edinburgh, Manchester and Sheffield universities found that [...]
The recently released documentary explores the thirty-year history of the iconic Birmingham nightclub JACK RAMAGE Friday, January 6, 2023 A new documentary about the iconic Birmingham techno venue Que Club, called In The Que, has been released. Watch the full documentary below. The 34-minute documentary explores the thirty-year history of the club, which first opened its [...]