DBN Gogo is the godmother of amapiano. Whether through the stories she tells in her sets and releases, or the wisdom she shares to help young artists navigate the industry, she’s a source of inspiration for many and a driving force in South African electronic music. DJ Mag’s Ria Hylton learns where she got [...]
DJ Mag spoke with João Ervedosa, Maria Guedes and Daniel Mota about Paraíso, which features never-before-seen archive footage of raves in castles and interviews with key figures from Portuguese dance music history A new documentary digging into Portugal’s rave and dance music history is set to be released. Paraíso will premiere at Lisbon’s independent film festival IndieLisboa this [...]
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teddpatterson.jpg One of NYC’s finest DJs, Tedd Patterson, is back with his first artist release (and second overall) of 2025: the sublime and emotionally charged “Do It Again“, featuring powerhouse vocalist Joi Cardwell. Dropping May 2 via SoSure Music, the track is another bold declaration of Tedd’s devotion to classic vocal house, delivered with the flair [...]
yamwho.jpg All proceeds will go toward Andy’s family following his “sudden and unexpected” passing in March A memorial event is set to go ahead this month for Andy Williams, AKA Yam Who?, who passed away “suddenly and unexpectedly” in March. Dance For Yamz celebrates the life and legacy of the Midnight Riot co-founder, with funds raised from tickets to [...]
afrohouse.jpg The Afro House movement has taken the electronic music world by storm, blending the deep, hypnotic grooves of house music with the raw energy and polyrhythmic complexity of African percussion. Rooted in tradition yet driven by modern production techniques, Afro House represents a fusion of cultures, sounds, and dancefloor experiences. In this article, we’ll [...]
The findings of a new survey conducted by the Pete Tong DJ Academy were revealed at IMS A new survey conducted by the Pete Tong DJ Academy has shared its findings during a talk conducted by CEO Alex Tripi at the International Music Summit (IMS) in Ibiza, April 23. The survey was put to 15,000 DJs and [...]
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 [...]