Artists - Mixmag

More everything: On ‘hexed!’, aya processes her dark impulses

The Yorkshire-born producer relinquishes her awe for after-hours partying on her second album —aya talks to Megan Townsend about death metal, returning to Hyperdub and wanting to reach the nivarna between digital and acoustic

Fritz Kalkbrenner: "It’s about crafting something that moves people – not just rhythmically, but emotionally"

Straight off the release of his new single 'Kick It With You', the chameleonic German producer talks sonic pivots, the unspoken bond of the dancefloor and why storytelling is always key

Traxman is the essence of Chicago dance music

Traxman started to make music with the simple aim of making people dance and have a good time. That hasn’t changed, but since he started out in the '80s, Corky Strong’s masterful productions and DJ sets have marked him out as a house music great. He has been at the forefront of three different generations of dance music in Chicago, pushing the sounds of ghetto house, juke and footwork in the city and to the world. Martyn Pepperell tells his story

From the archive: Andrew Weatherall changes his tune

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

Who is CASISDEAD?

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

The Top 25 Artists To Watch In 2025

The DJs, producers and rappers you need to look out for in 2025

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

The Top 25 DJs Who Defined The Year 2024

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

Crazy P: “Our motto now is, ‘What would Danielle do?’”

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

Childlike wonder: Inside the cinematic, reality-blurring world of Iglooghost

Following the release of his third studio album ‘Tidal Memory Exo’, we sat down with the elusive producer to talk through the mysterious lore around his projects and creating an alternate world through music and visuals

Nia Archives: “I've got a lot of respect for what Honey Dijon is doing”

Ahead of her headline performance in Barcelona on the Burn Energy Tour 2024 alongside Honey Dijon, we sat down with Nia Archives to chat about building communities through music, and the energy of Barcelona’s club crowds

Inside ‘HYPER: The Stevie Hyper D Story’ — could this be the greatest jungle film ever made?

The tragic, triumphant jungle documentary is currently selling out cinemas in the UK. From the world premiere to the directors’ 25-year struggle to honour an underground legend, Ewen Cook goes behind the scenes of an instant classic that has the drum 'n' bass world in a spiritual frenzy

Why dance music needs CCL

With an approach to DJing, producing and curation that hits a sweetspot between playful, exploratory and intentional - and a willingness to always show up for their community - CCL is a refreshing, necessary presence in Berlin’s club scene and beyond

Cash Cobain on sexy drill: "Instead of rapping about killing each other, it's about having a good time"

Cash Cobain talks to Adam Davidson about shifting the needle in New York drill, reassurance from Drake, and his ambitions outside of rap

Honey Dijon: “I believe great music has no expiration date”

The final stop of the Burn Energy Tour 2024 lands in Barcelona on December 7, celebrating the inclusive power of dance music. Ahead of the party, we spoke to Honey Dijon about the early days of house culture, the dancefloor as a sacred space, and her love of the Spanish city

Mura Masa: “I felt done with being a set of tools for an artist to use”

Mura Masa speaks to Ben Jolley about collaborating with megastars, going independent, his latest album and building an arts space in London

999999999: “There’s a unique energy in Venice — the music community is pushing boundaries”

The third stop of the Burn Energy Tour 2024 takes us to the ancient city of Venice. Ahead of the one-of-a-kind party, we spoke to hometown headliners 999999999 about building a scene, pushing past challenges, and their attraction to raw, chaotic techno

KI/KI: "The club community in Poland is really into the music and always great vibes"

In the run-up to the next stop of the Burn Energy Tour 2024 in Warsaw, headlined by KI/KI, we chat with the Dutch DJ phenomenon about Poland's club scenes and how a new generation of techno fans are emerging in Warsaw

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

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 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