John Leo Gillen’s new book, Temporary Pleasure, looks at some of dance music’s most important scenes and their various design codes During the ‘90s, as John Leo Gillen was growing up as a child in the West of Ireland, he would visit his family’s business while they worked. It was a nightclub, and on weekends before [...]
Is there a more complete DJ in our scene? Carlos Hawthorn visited the UK titan at his summer home to unpack one of dance music's most inspirational careers. It was a warm, blue-sky day on the outskirts of Brighton and Carl Cox was wearing his Ferrari trainers, which complemented the actual Ferrari parked in [...]
Uli Behringer’s flagship brand supposedly has over 50 synths in development. We track the progress of those announced so far If you know Behringer, you’ll likely know the company loves a teaser campaign. Since 2017, the German instrument manufacturer has been trickling out snippets of new synthesizers and drum machines inspired by studio gear legends. The clones have been somewhat [...]
Ean Golden – DJ Techtools’ founder – wrote this quick editorial about DJing and how the rise of generative AI will impact it. Keep reading, and share your own speculation in the comments section! For DJs who remember their history – or have read “Last Night a DJ Saved My Life” – it wasn’t that long [...]
Josh Wink, the prodigious son of Philly, a pioneer of techno, house, and other kindred genres, effortlessly defies their limits. Whether he’s riding the wave or creating a new one, Josh Wink’s music is always experimental and influential. His sound is the epitome of cool, fearlessly exploring the boundaries of musical conventions and never [...]
A new era of the rave underground - led by femme and queer POC DJs and collectives – is popping off in Los Angeles. Star Eyes and Bianca Oblivion of the Warp Mode crew clue us in It started in early summer 2021, with renegade punk raves under bridges and in parking lots, wild 200 [...]
Despite the vinyl resurgence, high costs and countless online competitors mean it’s still tough going for record stores. DJ Mag speaks to shops around the UK and beyond about the innovative methods they’re using to stay afloat and provide essential community hubs in 2023 EILEEN PEGG This feature is part of our Record Store [...]
We asked DJs, label owners and record shops whether vinyl EPs and singles have become overpriced and outdated, or if it's simply a case of weathering the storm. The 12-inch has been a cornerstone of dance music culture since the beginning, but could we be witnessing its demise? With roots [...]
Three generations of dance music DJs, producers & fans have been enlightened and inspired by the funky, souled’up testament of Victor Simonelli. A new collection focuses attention on his deeply influential early ’90s house tracks. It’s happened a million times, it’s happened every day for more than 30 years and it’s probably also happened [...]
In New York City, the side hustle is a right of passage- a bridge to a paid utility bill, new social circles or eventual career pivots. Landing a side job often traces back to one ubiquitous website: Craigslist. Anyone who skimmed the New York City “gigs” and “talent” section between 2005–2021 might recall the [...]