More than just a place to buy records, specialist record stores across the country helped foster communities and provide a space for Black genres ignored by the mainstream -- in this op-ed, arts organisation 2Funky Arts explain why they are working to document the undersung history of Black record stores.

Paula Tape shares her first-ever 100% production mix for her exclusive Cover Mix.

Paula Tape left Chile over 10 years ago with a suitcase and a bag full of vinyl records. She started grafting as soon as she arrived in Europe-extensively working the Italian club circuit, building connections from the ground up. Her latest EP, 'Acid Latino (Sonido Real)', is a testament to hard work and grit, blending her percussive flair with the sounds she grew up with.

Tyler Blint-Welsh is archiving techno history through tintype photography, documenting musical pioneers on metal portraits that will survive for generations. In a conversation with legendary photographer Normski, they discuss creative process, contributing to culture and the Black roots of dance music.

In the 1980s in Detroit, Kevin Saunderson started tweaking with the settings on a Casio analogue synthesiser, producing a sound that would change the face of UK dance music forever - influencing developments in genres such as jungle, speed garage, techstep, bassline and more. Marcus Barnes explores the rich history of the Reese bassline.

Kwame Safo is guest editing our new series of Blackout Mixmag features, alongside Kevin Saunderson. In his introductory editor's letter, he reflects on five years of Blackout Mixmag and his aims for the features.

Kevin Saunderson is guest editing our new series of Blackout Mixmag features, alongside Kwame Safo. In his introductory editor's letter, the Detroit techno architect shares his views on the importance of documenting dance music's Black origins and his hopes for the industry

As the country is gripped by the biggest protests in decades, Kelly Projects speaks to key figures in the Serbian underground scene to find out how the club world is mobilising against the authoritarian government of President Aleksandar Vučić.

The Warsaw-born, London-based DJ explores the past, present and future of trance in a cathartic new mix, and chats to Gemma Ross about her first foray into production, and the nostalgic undertones of her musical palette.

Andrew Weatherall was an extremist who believed trends are to be set, not followed. For Mixmag’s April 1994 cover feature, Andy Pemberton met the British maverick at a pivotal moment in his career - his club night was confusing, his latest album disappointing, and his public image had become ludicrous. In a therapeutic discussion, he revealed his plans for reinvention.

Masters of dancefloor euphoria DJ HEARTSTRING share a pumping mix made with love.

DJ HEARTSTRING have captured hearts and minds on the dancefloor with their ecstatic blend of high-speed trance, techno, Eurodance, pop and rave sounds. Flying high on the back of breakout couple of years and a new EP release, they speak to Jordan Page about how they balance each other as a duo, hitting the most creative patch of their career so far, and making ‘falling in love with a stranger’ music.

Evissimax fires through a mix of her self-described “ghetto-techno” - a provocative, sweaty rave sound bubbling with sensuality and sass - and speaks to Henrietta Taylor about phones on the dancefloor, navigating a Eurocentric club scene, and spoilers for an upcoming party series.

At a time where African electronic music reaches a new peak, Namibian producer Gina Jeanz is leaning into her roots. She speaks to Shiba Melissa Mazaza about reclaiming power through music, making new homes, and putting the 'Afro' back in Afro house.

North Shields' underground powerhouse Man Power transports us to Panorama Bar with his leftfield mix, and talks to Megan Townsend about setting up his own grassroots venue, creating opportunities for working class people to connect with culture, and navigating dance music with ADHD.

The Los Angeles DJ, producer and label head returns to base with a classic hour of high-octane club and grime, and speaks about the intricacies of throwing parties in LA, creating a platform for marginalised artists, and her new EP.

A fast and furious mix from Berlin-based DJ of the moment, horsegiirL

First emerging in 2022, horsegiirL has become a dance music phenomenon, building a vivid fantasy world for her obsessive fans to indulge in and feeding their limitless appetite for breakneck sounds. Ahead of the release of her new EP 'v.i.p (very important pony)', she speaks to Nathan Evans about escapism, post-genre pollination, and what humans can learn from the animal kingdom.

Bristol producer and visual artist Mun Sing is weaving a warped, club-driven fairytale with his concept EP 'Frolic' and pulse-pounding live shows. He shares a mix that will make your head fizz, and speaks to Tracy Kawalik about vulnerability in music, favouring composition over sound design, and texting Björk.

Attitudes to drugs have changed significantly since the late '80s, becoming more widely used and socially acceptable. But while Gen Z are embracing sober curiosity, the toll of sustained drug use is becoming more pronounced in older generations.

The anonymous producer shares an 100% production mix and texts us their thoughts on modern club music, y2k nostalgia, and why phones should be dumb again.

In this book extract from ‘What Do You Call It? From Grassroots to the Golden Era of UK Rap’, author David Kane examines the murky backstory of the masked rapper, as well as his mysterious allure.

In an excerpt from Fuse - 30 Yrs Of Making Noise, a new book celebrating the Belgian clubbing institution’s three decade run, author Koen Galle traces its musical origins and inspirations.

John Glacier curates a playlist of important songs from her life

The biggest club tracks of the year.

TT has created its own lane in electronic music, repping singular sounds and building a catalogue that is unlike any other label. A decade into its lifespan, Christian Eede speaks to founder DJ Pitch and key members of the crew about its origins, evolution and purpose.

For 2024’s final instalment of The Mix, Eris Drew & Octo Octa provide an hour of Motherbeat-infused ecstasy.

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.

The new wave of DJs soundtracking life-affirming dancefloor moments.

The DJs who defined 2024, spanning pioneers, cult heroes, idols, thought-leaders and more.

Korean-born DJ and producer sooyeon -- FKA Oh Annie Oh -- shares a cutting-edge mix and speaks to Niamh Ingram about feeling empowered, changing her artist name, and why it's a pivotal moment in her personal life and career.

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.

Mixmag's guide to the best DJ mixes of 2024.

Mixmag's guide to the best albums and EPs of 2024.

Mixmag's guide to the best tracks of the year 2024.

Gun fingers-meets-mano a borsa, Giulia Tess takes us on a blood-pumping trip to the heyday of ‘90s clubbing and talks taking time in the studio, clubbing underage while donning a Von Dutch hat and finding home in London’s “all under the same roof” approach to genre.

As Crazy P release their ninth album -- their final LP written with beloved frontwoman Danielle Moore who tragically died this summer -- founding members Jim Baron and Chris Todd speak to Aneesa Ahmed about their shared history, the personal and global impact Moore made, and continuing her legacy of spreading dancefloor joy.

Brighter Days Family are the DJ, MC and producer collective whose shared love for music translates into genre-bending output and a rejection of the industry’s tendency to “act bad”. With a debut album on the horizon, they speak to Meena Sears about their organic formation, disparate influences, fierce loyalty and making the choice to be positive.

Fold celebrates dubplate season with a mix of rare cuts, cheeky edits and cutting-edge bangers. He also speaks to Tibor Heskett about shifting into a new era as an artist, taking his music more seriously, and still having fun with it.

Originating in the 1950s, Colombia’s beloved picó sound systems power some of the most raucous parties in the world, known for an experimental blend of sounds, fierce picotero rivalries, and their own mythology and visual aesthetics.