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“Dance music is folk music”: Why James Holden is still inspired by rave culture

James Holden's new album imagines a parallel rave reality. He speaks to Charlie Bird about joyous music, counterculture and the natural world

Mixmag is 40: An interview with our first ever cover star, Shalamar

In 2023, Mixmag is celebrating 40 years of documenting dance music and club culture. In this interview, Craig Seymour speaks to Jeffrey Daniel of Shalamar

Sudan Archives' violin-charged R&B is detonating classical conventions

Cici Peng speaks to Sudan Archives about the wild playing style of West African violinists, being kicked out by her family for pursuing music, and creating her own home in music

“Making good music is completely different to writing hard bars”: SamRecks is doing UK rap his own way

SamRecks is no underdog but a man on a mission within the UK rap game. The newcomer talks about how he has mastered lyric-writing, finding his sound and polishing his look.

“My art is not a joke, it’s literally my legacy”: IAMDDB is completely independent and creatively unshackled

Ahead of her first album in three years, Mixmag speaks to the Angolan artist about her influences, the stagnation of modern-day music, and the creative possibilities of being her own boss

Orbital: "It’s embarrassing to be called 'icons' but at least it's better than being called 'wankers'"

Straight off the back of their 10th studio album, the Hartnoll brothers talk working with Stephen Hawking, raving in the ‘90s and how they keep their live sets fresh

We have entered the era of 'Fred againia'

Megan Townsend investigates why fans across the globe have become so enraptured with Fred again.., and what the wider implications of a new "superstar producer" could be for dance music

Get to know Gayance, the DJ and producer expressing joyfulness through music

Ahead of the release of her remarkable debut album ‘Mascarade’, Gayance speaks to Martyn Pepperell about growing up in Montreal's Haitian community, the power of intention, and her multidisciplinary creative endeavours

Robbie Williams: “Acid house was a big phenomenon, I was part of that culture”

We caught up with newly formed electronic trio Lufthaus in the midst of their European tour to talk Berlin, Partying at Pikes and the 'melody of being a human being'

Metro Mix: Exploring the Parisian underground with angelus

In collaboration with New Balance, we’re bringing you fresh sounds direct from Paris’ underground. First up: angelus

"It’s important for us to show that working-class queerness": SHERELLE and I. JORDAN in conversation

As the pair announce a joint EP and embark on a UK and Europe tour, Isaac Muk caught up with SHERELLE and I. JORDAN to reflect on class-influence in music and how the industry can better support marginalised communities

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

Feeling truly free: Illa J is ready to create his own Detroit hip hop legacy

Becky Buckle speaks with John Yancey, AKA Illa J ,about the influence of Detroit’s music scene and the legacy of his older brother, J Dilla

Spiritual storytelling: Charisse C’s fluid amapiano sets are building a bridge between continents

Adele Walton speaks to the Zimbabwean-born DJ Charisse C about viral moments, instinct and reconnecting with her roots

Iranian rapper SÄYE SKYE: “They go after us because they know the power of art”

Revolutionary rapper SÄYE SKYE has escaped kidnap and been chased from his home country for standing up for his beliefs. He speaks to Shayan about fighting a vicious dictatorship and the power of music

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Amapiano powerhouse: The irresistible charm of Musa Keys

Madzadza Miya speaks to triple threat amapiano star Musa Keys about inspiring new evolutions in amapiano, fashion and the importance of being independent

RIP Maxi Jazz: The sacred voice of Faithless who made dancefloors transcendent

Annabel Ross speaks to Sister Bliss and pays tribute to Maxi Jazz, the spiritual messenger who elevated Faithless' music beyond rave bangers

The 15 Top Live Acts Of The Year 2022

Live shows are enabling producers to create unique experiences for dancefloors

The 22 Top Breakthrough DJs Of The Year 2022

This new generation of DJs are rising to prominence and shaking up the dance music landscape

Kindred spirits: Ariel Zetina and Bored Lord are repping the clubs and communities that they call home

To celebrate their collaborative track 'Smoke Machine', the US dancefloor dynamos talk hometown pride, going B2B at Unsound and being each other's biggest fans