Afro house’s newest evolution 3-Step originated in South Africa but is having a powerful and unifying impact across borders. In the first of a three-part series exploring the cultural shift 3-Step is spearheading, Shiba Melissa Mazaza analyses the climate of fear and toxic nationalism that was pervasive during its emergence, and speaks to the [...]
The platform's new all-in-one artist subscription also offers features such as an on-demand vinyl service, artist storefronts and merch SoundCloud will allow artists to keep 100% of the distribution royalties for their music as part of its new "all-in-one" artist subscription. In a statement shared last week (October 30), SoundCloud revealed that it will cease to claim [...]
Flying the flag for Brazil's varied femme underground, Carola has compiled a list of kaleidoscopic rollers spanning house, melodic techno and more Brazil's electronic music scene is known for producing a range of unique, boundary-pushing sonic movements. So its less than surprising that Brazil is also home to incredible women carving a path as [...]
Whether you’re in the market for some new software or want to upgrade your studio — here are some of the biggest recent releases from the world of tech Welcome to Mixmag’s round-up of the best recent tech releases and announcements Sequential releases new analog synth Forum Sequential has released a new instrument called Forum, [...]
Built on the legacy of the TR-808 and TR-909, the new instrument is Roland’s first in 40 years with “true analogue voices” Roland has unveiled its new flagship drum machine, the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, the latest instrument to land in the “famous TR lineage”. The “groundbreaking” new drum machine is said to build on the [...]
Described as a music-centric bar night for “hot dykes* to meet, mingle, and make out”, (lip) service has found its calling in Berlin, hosting hundreds-strong events with an emphasis on community and inclusivity Functions is our interview series profiling parties from across the world. This month we meet: (lip) service. Berlin is famous for [...]
Today, just a little something for your ears. Enjoy this mix from Zakes Bantwini, recorded last week (Mixmag Lab - Cape Town). https://youtu.be/DJ1wzfHeMa0?si=GFdiJvMkrJsRbsSF
africandanceunderground.jpg HOMECOMING™ founder Grace Ladoja and electronic music lead Zoë Hodges pick out 10 essential DJs from the African dance underground Africa’s club culture is entering a new phase driven by DJs who aren’t waiting for validation from the global stage and outside of traditional infrastructures. The rise in electronic music in [...]
Iconic Chicago label TRAX Records has announced the limited edition vinyl release of 'Rising Again' to commemorate its 40th anniversary. Only 500 copies will be pressed, with executive producer Pi Rho leading the two-year project. Founded in 1985, TRAX Records helped define house music with pioneers such as Frankie Knuckles, Larry Heard, DJ Pierre [...]
The collection goes up for auction via Wax Poetics later this month Louie Vega is set to auction off a collection of personal items later this month via music platform Wax Poetics, including test pressings, music gear, and more. It marks the second drop in the collection following an earlier auction in April, and features “even [...]