Addded Dec 20, 2024
The Top 25 Producers Who Defined The Year 2024
Whether they were pioneering new sounds, connecting global scenes, doling out bangers, or blurring the lines of reality with their music, these are the producers who defined 2024.
Addded Dec 18, 2024
The Top 25 Breakthrough DJs Of The Year 2024
The new wave of DJs soundtracking life-affirming dancefloor moments.
Addded Dec 17, 2024
The Top 25 DJs Who Defined The Year 2024
The DJs who defined 2024, spanning pioneers, cult heroes, idols, thought-leaders and more.
Addded Dec 16, 2024
The Latin GRAMMYs at 25: The Latin music universe keeps on expanding
The Latin GRAMMYs now represents musicians from the fastest-growing recording market in the US, and its global growth shows no signs of slowing. Patrick Hinton reports from the awards' 25th annual edition in Miami.
Addded Dec 10, 2024
'Dedicated to the music': Halfmoon Festival is the underground gem of Thailand's island party scene
Founded as an alternative to the commercial parties dominating Koh Pha-ngan, Halfmoon Festival has been building its reputation as a go-to event for dance music lovers for more than 20 years.
Addded Oct 21, 2024
'NYC Downlow’s slutty little sister!': Why The Meat Rack was bigger and better than ever in 2024
Now that Block9's NYC Downlow is one of Glastonbury's foremost nightlife temptations, changes have been made to cope with demand. This year its dark and intimate 'Room Two', The Meat Rack, doubled in size and really came into its own.
Addded Jul 12, 2024
How Arcadia transformed a war machine into a party paradise at Glastonbury
Arcadia enters a new era at Glastonbury Festival with the launch of The Dragonfly, a reimagined military helicopter inspired by nature, optimism and creating a party spectacle like no other.
Addded Jul 8, 2024
On their comeback, the Sugababes are getting their clubland flowers
Dance music has always been a part of the Sugababes. Now the original trio have reunited, they’re dominating dancefloors, getting booked alongside hyped DJs, and asserting their credentials in the contemporary club scene.
Addded Jun 24, 2024
'Nothing for algorithms': Bbymutha is reclaiming her musical agency
Finding the "game" of being a musician frustrating, bbymutha just wants her music to be fun and connect people. Her new dance music-influenced album 'sleep paralysis' embodies this approach.
Addded May 7, 2024
Bar Italia just want to have fun
Initial question marks about Bar Italia grabbed attention across musical worlds, and their output since has held it. They emerge from a cloud of hype to speak to Patrick Hinton about following vibes, dance music, and their popular appeal.
Addded Jan 29, 2024
20 of the best dancefloor bangers from 2023
The biggest tracks that made us lose our minds on the dancefloor this year,
Addded Dec 20, 2023
The Top 25 Producers Who Defined The Year 2023
The creators who brought joy to dancefloors and kept the evolutionary wheels of dance music turning
Addded Dec 14, 2023
The Top 25 Breakthrough DJs Of The Year 2023
The new generation of DJs taking over dance music.
Addded Dec 13, 2023
The Top 25 DJs Who Defined The Year 2023
The DJs who represented the best of dance music in 2023.
Addded Dec 12, 2023
In Session: Sepehr
Sepehr shares an era-crossing mix and speaks to Patrick Hinton about split identites, upcoming projects, and wanting more sound diversity in dance music.
Addded Oct 18, 2023
How ARC Music Festival's global appeal is uplifting Chicago's world class house scene
ARC is educating new audiences on dance music's roots and making the ever-evolving scene of Chicago a focal point on the international stage.
Addded Sep 21, 2023
'A different style of dancing': Papaoul's offbeat sets blend Latin, UK and leftfield sounds
Fraser Dahdouh speaks to London-based DJ and broadcaster Papaoul about the Epoka club night he helms with Bushbby, educating UK dancefloors, and flipping the dembow riddim.
Addded Sep 8, 2023
Canada's first 36-hour NON STOP party is at the heart of Montreal's nightlife revolution
Making history with the 36-hour NON STOP club night, non-profit MTL 24/24 is working to seed a better future for nightlife in Montreal and spread helpful ideas beyond its borders.
Addded Aug 16, 2023
'Uplifting experience': The making of ‘Mix It Up Vol. 2’, a cross-continental, cultural fusion
Nando's Mix It Up project pairs leading artists from the UK and South Africa to create unique musical experiments. We spoke to the artists about the creation of the EP.
Addded Aug 8, 2023
How The Cost Of Living Crisis Is Impacting DJs And Producers
Nightlife is under threat like never before. Patrick Hinton investigates the scale of problems facing dance music in 2023 and considers solutions, speaking to the industry's most visible workers: artists.
Addded May 11, 2023
'Unmistakably Black': Kelela is a liaison between the worlds within dance music
On ‘Raven’, Kelela celebrates Black and queer contributions to dance music through a seamlessly flowing album. She speaks to Moya Lothian-McLean about her ‘hiatus’ and self-renewal, defying rigidity and why she's no longer interested in being a translator of sound.
Addded Feb 21, 2023
Uncovering Moodymann's Detroit hip hop origins
Moodymann is famed as one of the greatest house music artists of all time, but his roots as a hip hop producer are less well known. Patrick Hinton speaks to Kenny Dixon Jr. and his former rap collaborator K-Stone to find out more.
Addded Feb 13, 2023
How partying became protest: Matthew Smith's rave photography documents the loss of freedom
With an update to his social history book "Exist To Resist," Matthew Smith is shining a light on government oppression and the need for resistance.
Addded Nov 15, 2022
Can Ibiza survive by building a sustainable future?
As the dust settles on Ibiza's longest ever season, the break from clubbing and impact of the pandemic has sparked an identity crisis on the White Isle, raising questions about the economic reliance and environmental impact of party tourism.
Addded Oct 31, 2022
Revolutionary impact: How ZVUK built dance music as a culture in Kazakhstan
Almaty club night ZVUK has changed attitudes and helped transform Kazakhstan's music scene.
Addded Jul 21, 2022
'Kharkiv has something to say': A guide to dance music in Ukraine's second city
Monotronique shares a special mix of 100% Kharkiv artists and talks us through the city's unique music scene.
Addded May 25, 2022
Bigger vision: Joy Orbison is ready for the next step
13 years into his career, Joy Orbison feels like he's just getting started. The London DJ/producer speaks to Patrick Hinton about dealing with hype, coming into his own as an artist, and pushing things forward.
Addded Mar 21, 2022
Mixmag's 10 Top Live Acts Of 2021
Live sets can feel like some of the most organic and unpredictable ways to experience dance music.
Addded Dec 17, 2021
Mixmag's 21 Top DJs Of The Year 2021
The new guard of top-tier DJs taking over the underground.
Addded Dec 16, 2021
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Addded Aug 4, 2021
How to help clubs reopen safely and for the long haul
A 10-step guide to aid the safe and sustainable reopening of nightlife.
Addded Jul 23, 2021
The UK's first club night back was an ecstatic reminder of pre-pandemic life
Clubbing is back in the UK, and it feels like the good times are returning.
Addded May 4, 2021
UK house DJ Pete Zorba has died
The Manchester-hailing artist was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2016.
Addded Feb 26, 2021
‘Health passports’ to enter music venues are being trialled in the UK
London's 100 Club and Bristol's Exchange will host test events this month
Addded Feb 5, 2021
UK house music legend Phil Asher has died
Asher is regarded as one of the finest DJs to emerge from the UK.
Addded Jan 24, 2021
Ida Engberg: 'The dancefloor must be made safe for women'
We spoke to the Swedish techno star upon the release of her first EP is six years.
Addded Dec 10, 2020
Judge grants temporary restraining order against Diplo for alleged revenge porn distribution
Lawyer Lisa Bloom alleged Diplo shared explicit images "designed to humiliate" her client.
Addded Nov 19, 2020
'Africa is hardcore': Duma are here to melt your face off
The electronic-infused metal makers released one of 2020's most intense albums on "Nyege Nyege Tapes."
Addded Sep 30, 2020