rolandclark.jpg Nitefreak kicks off his new label, Afroholic Records, with the kind of cut that makes people pay attention. “Masterclass” brings in house icon Roland Clark for a brooding, percussive session that runs deep and doesn’t let go. The groove is stripped and steady. Clark’s voice threads through the mix like a [...]
Grants of $5,000 and $10,000 are being made available to cover university course fees, books, equipment and other costs A new initiative to support women, trans and non-binary university students studying audio engineering in the US has been set up in tribute to the late electronic visionary, SOPHIE. The SOPHIE Scholarship Fund has been [...]
CLUB CHUCK will be a celebration of New York dance music. Resident Advisor and Converse are hosting a party in New York on Thursday, May 8th. Running from 8 PM through 2 AM, CLUB CHUCK will take place at a TBA Brooklyn venue. The lineup, which is also under wraps for now, will [...]
In '90s New York, a new generation of clubbers grew enraptured by Latin house's vibrant rhythms. The decade set the gold standard for the sound—and Louie Vega is its enduring leader. The Nuyorican icon traces its essential records. "Latin house," Louie Vega enthused over the phone. "This is the sound of our roots." [...]
Cox said returning to Ibiza with his residency brings back a "pioneering spirit" Carl Cox has said his Ibiza residency at [UNVRS] will be a "whole new world", ahead of taking over Sundays at Ibiza’s new “hyperclub” this summer. "We have this opportunity to work at a new club," he told DJ Mag. "Because nobody [...]
The first release is an EP by New York's Toribio featuring a DJ Spinna remix. Real Feel Records is a new house music label that’s focused on US-based artists. Based out of Washington, D.C, it launches on August 29th with Brown Cocoa Skin, an EP by DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist Toribio, AKA the [...]
Atlanta's under-the-radar electronic music scene doesn't get the attention that cities like New York, Detroit and Chicago receive, but its history runs deep. Operating outside of the limelight, the city has developed its own musical vernacular which blends sonics spanning Detroit techno to Louisiana bounce to gospel house and soul. Meena Sears speaks to [...]
David Morales shares the story behind his dance anthem, 'Needin' U' In an exclusive interview with DJ Mag, David Morales shares the story behind his dance anthem, 'Needin' U'. Morales reflects on the origins of his career, from DJing at the Paradise Garage to remixing Whitney Houston at just 25 years old. Morales explains [...]
Detroit techno is more than just a genre—it’s a cultural movement, a philosophy, and an unstoppable creative force that has shaped the global electronic music landscape. Rooted in innovation and resilience, it has continuously evolved while maintaining its core identity. Stacey Pullen, a pivotal figure in this evolution, embodies the genre’s forward-thinking ethos. His [...]
British dance music label Anjunabeats will celebrate its 25th anniversary on May 17 at the Brooklyn Mirage in New York City. The event is called Anjuna25 and will be the label's only anniversary show in North America. It will feature performances by artists from both Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep, and the full lineup will be [...]