At Winter Music Conference 2026, it wasn’t just the DJs turning heads at the Beatport Live pool parties on the Kimpton EPIC Hotel rooftop – L-Acoustics DJ’s immersive spatial audio system had crowds stopping in their tracks. For 40 years, the global disc jockey and electronic dance music community has flocked to southern Florida [...]
A curated snapshot of the groove, stories and friendships currently shaping the sound of the legendary Danny Tenaglia. From his formative years behind the decks in Brooklyn and Miami to becoming a central figure in the global house and techno movement, Danny Tenaglia has spent decades shaping what underground dance music looks and feels like. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]