Features "A local culture created": How the pandemic connected China's club scene With no international DJs allowed, domestic flight prices tumbling and a post-lockdown urge to explore, China is establishing a thriving dance music culture
Features Lord Apex is shaping the UK rap underground Tope Olufemi speaks to the West London rapper about putting on young producers, unreleased Madlib collaborations, and going Super Saiyan on stage
Features Fired up: How Erika de Casier grew into an R&B sensation Upon the release of her new album 'Sensational', Erika de Casier speaks to Patrick Hinton about growing in confidence as an artist and person, fuelled by the success of her debut and impact of seismic global events
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Features Noel Gallagher: “I took an E and then electronic music made sense!” Ralph Moore speaks to Noel Gallagher about acid house, intoxicated revelations at The Haçienda, and nearly working with the chug master Andrew Weatherall
Features Jamz Supernova: "Saying no is easier when you're in a privileged position" Ralph Moore speaks to the new BBC 6 Music presenter about podcasting with June Sarpong, Annie Mac's influence, and the power of saying 'no'
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Features "A tool for protest": DJs from the Global South are fighting oppression with music Anu Shukla speaks to women and non-binary artists using music to fight for social change
Features Desande is the growing dance music movement taking over the Brazilian mainstream While Brazil's coastal areas are traditional hotbeds for electronic music, desande is booming in the country's Central-West region, fuelled by changing economic fortunes and a growing appetite for big room sounds
Features Unum, the first unrestricted festival since the pandemic began, takes place this weekend. Here's how Unum Festival is set to go ahead this week in Albania despite the rest of Europe being largely shut down. Gemma Ross speaks to organiser Grego O’Halloran
Features Mykki Blanco is ready for reinvention Jemima Skala speaks to Mykki Blanco about following in the footsteps of their idols, not conforming to gender binaries, and finding the sound in their head
Features “I won’t be sleeping”: 9 ravers look forward to the return of clubbing Niamh Ingram talks to members of the clubbing community ahead of the reopening of nightclubs on June 21
Features Exploring the Black roots of shoegaze and dream pop M.I.C uncovers the Black origins of shoegaze and dream pop and meets the Black musicians taking the sounds forward
Features “This isn’t about sides”: Palestinian artists call for music world to support ‘basic human rights’ Zab Mustefa speaks to four artists in Palestine about the situation on the ground and how the music world can help
Features Not 'just about the music': How an artist's appearance disrupts our understanding of their art Tope Olufemi speaks to KeiyaA about the role of the body within music consumption, and examines the harmful ways in which perception and desirability can impact an artist's creative process
Features Pop, punk, techno and sex: LSDXOXO is now proud to be seen and heard Marco Gomez speaks to LSDXOXO about Ballroom culture, celebrating his identity, and shaking up Berlin nightlife with pop sensibilities
Features 4 artists share their tips for managing your mental health Jordan Rakei, TSHA, Maribou State and Hodge have also curated playlists to help you de-stress
Features Haseeb Iqbal: "DIY spaces are at the root of so many influential music scenes" Seb Wheeler talks to Haseeb Iqbal about his debut book, Noting Voices, and the crucially important independent venues, festivals and events that it documents
Features From leftfield house to the GRAMMYs: Jayda G is taking her sound to another level Jayda G's 'Both Of Us' was a crossover hit and marks an evolution in her musical trajectory to more accessible sounds - while still keeping her infectious personality at the fore. Ralph Moore talks to the Canadian artist about how the pandemic has "boosted her creative flow" and more
Features Review: 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
Features Escapist metaphors: BABii’s fantasy storytelling reflects the darkness and light of reality BABii's new album ‘MiiRROR’ explores the conflicting emotions of her nomadic childhood and reconnecting with her estranged mother through a fantastical lens. She expands on the story in conversation with Ben Jolley
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