Features - Mixmag

RÜFÜS DU SOL have found a new rhythm

No longer living in the same city for the first time, the Australian group's new album was made in bursts of hyperproductive, free-flowing sessions. They speak to Valerie Lee about the impact of "healthy pressure" and unlocking their most creative selves

Hï Ibiza's 2024 season offered a glimpse into the future of clubbing

With groundbreaking stage production, state-of-the-art sound technology and expansive DJ bookings, this year’s Hï season was one for the books

How Midland's debut album brings his unique lens to queer history

The 13-track LP 'Fragments Of Us' is a musical journey of identity acknowledgement, cultural inheritance, and an exploratory impulse that bridges the past and present — including imagining Arthur Russell at a dubstep night

RIP Southport Pontins: The holiday park turned rave asylum that was the fuzziest place on earth

Ahead of this weekend's rescheduled Bang Face Weekender, we pay tribute to a true bastion of the "weekender"

17 of the best images from BEONIX festival's captivating 2024 edition

This year saw 25,000 people descend on Cyprus for BEONIX's first ever sold-out festival, with highlights including a new stage aimed at platforming emerging DJs

Better and better: Verraco is perfecting his recipe for impactful club music

Over the past year, TraTraTrax co-founder Verraco has shifted his production style towards intense, irresistible dancefloor music, while building his reputation as one of the best club DJs around. He speaks to Christian Eede about overcoming hangups, consolidating his sound, and his focus on always improving

“A spectacle to behold”: Celebrating 25 years of Defected & Glitterbox at Ushuaïa & Hï Ibiza

In celebration of their White Isle anniversaries, Defected and Glitterbox affiliates talk us through some of their favourite memories from the mainstay parties over the years, and how they're keeping the legacy alive today

The lesser told story of broken beat, the enigmatic sound that is yet to ‘break’ the mainstream

As broken beat slowly returns to the collective consciousness following years in the shadows, Jamaal Johnson takes a look at the lesser-told story of the West London-born subculture, chatting with scene stalwart IG Culture and the up-and-coming Donsurf. They discuss the sound and why it has remained underground, as well as looking at the reasons for its resurgence, considering the changes we might see with the newest wave of broken beat

Stifled voices of Berlin’s creative community are still rising for Palestine

Cultural workers in Berlin face censorship, cancelled gigs and lost arts funding for showing solidarity with Palestine. Nadia Says reports

The History of the UK House Dance Scene: A new documentary shedding light on house dance culture

This new Mixmag documentary explores the house dance movement, from its origins in the US to its global success and evolution in the UK

100% independent: Why Draaimolen isn’t your average dance music festival

Draaimolen's independent and collaborative approach allows for unique worlds to exist within the Dutch festival, with flawless soundsystems, production and sets that can move you to tears. Sophie McNulty reports

Rosa Pistola selects 9 Brazilian funk remixes "that will blow your mind"

Dense basslines and distorted percussion

Sarz Is Protecting His Inner Child At All Costs

Nigerian super-producer and DJ Sarz grew up in a household that demanded academic success and dismissed artistic pursuits. Now an international icon, he's building a new legacy for himself and uplifting young artistic peers to overcome Western musical hegemony. He speaks to Nicolas-Tyrell Scott about his journey, motivations and forthcoming debut album

VNCCII's latest creative project offers a look into her futuristic world

The Australian artist combines pop and electronic music on her latest release, 'Hyper Drive'

White Claw Refreshing Sounds: Romy's Pikes ibiza party was a celebration of formative queer clubbing experiences

The club night marked the second party in White Claw's new partnership platforming trailblazing musicians

10 tracks you might not know SOPHIE produced

In honour of the late dance music pioneer’s 38th birthday, we look back at some of the best tracks produced and co-produced by SOPHIE over the years - including bangers from Charli xcx to Madonna and more

Behind the scenes of Gut Level, Sheffield’s queer-first community project

We headed up to Sheffield with Gilles Peterson to chat with the team behind Gut Level, a non-profit venue born out of a lack of queer-dedicated spaces in the city, and Gilles' chosen community of a new grassroots music initiative by Worldwide FM and Monkey Shoulder

Budapest’s thriving drum ‘n’ bass scene is energising the city’s youth culture

Ahead of our first stop on the Burn Energy Tour in Budapest, we look at the Hungarian capital’s deep-rooted relationship with drum ‘n’ bass, and how the city’s youth is keeping it alive today

RIP Danielle Moore: Crazy P's beloved figurehead who personified the power of dancing

Danielle Moore's life represents the transformative power of the dancefloor. She devoted her life to music, and as frontwoman of Crazy P, she grew into one of the world's most enthralling performers. Long-time friend Bill Brewster pays tribute

It's time for Jeremy Sylvester's UK dance music coronation

Working almost in secret across countless aliases, Jeremy Sylvester is responsible for some of dance music's greatest tracks — particularly in UK garage. Now with the release of a debut solo album under his own name, the 'Underground Hero' is ready to step into the limelight and collect his flowers as a legendary artist

Review: Bilbao BBK Live 2024, an eclectic blend of music and nature in Kobetamendi

Bilbao BKK Live serves up world-class music in a captivating setting