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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

The 22 DJs who defined the year 2022

In the first full year of events since 2019, these established DJs have led the way for inspiring dancefloor moments

RIP Manuel Göttsching: A visionary musician who inspired the sound of the future

David Pollock pays tribute to the life and legacy of German musical pioneer Manuel Göttsching

Daniel Vangarde: "The Disco Demolition was homophobic, racist and stupid"

In one of his first interviews ever, the legendary producer and songwriter talks pride in his son Thomas Bangalter's rebellious approach in Daft Punk, Grace Jones and loving imperfections

From fans to friends: Eden Samara, Loraine James and object blue in conversation

To celebrate the release of Samara’s debut album, ‘Rough Night’, we sat down with the three friends and musical innovators to discuss the LP, celebrating imperfection and how to stay sane as a musician

19-year-old Yaw Tog is the Ghanaian drill prodigy destined for the top

Robert Solomon speaks to Kumasi rapper Yaw Tog about taking Ghanaian drill worldwide and what comes next

Hard work and bangers: Rimzee is an inspirational figurehead for road rap

DJ Firestarr talks to returning UK rap star Rimzee about success as an independent, life after prison and his new mixtape 'Cold Feet'

Gilles Peterson: “Great art is full of mistakes, it gives it character"

Ahead of his collaborative project STR4TA’s second album, the legendary broadcaster, DJ, producer and label head talks Tyler, the Creator, squatting and music thriving in adversity

On the road: Dance System takes us on tour in North America and Asia

Seinfeld, bullet trains and DJ Deeon; Dance System gives us a behind the scenes look at the System Records head honcho’s exploits

Making a splash: Myd is bringing sun-drenched French touch to Europe's dancefloors

Respect for the greats with a cheeky twist, Ralph Moore travels to Ibiza and Manchester to the Ed Banger alum's thoughts on Pikes, loops and... the Queen?

Shinichiro Yokota is a revitalised hero of Japanese house music

Japanese house pioneer Shinichiro Yokota champions the principles of "simple and beautiful" production. He speaks to Mia Pattillo about Tokyo DJ battles, returning to music-making, and why less is more

John Frusciante: “Jungle is my favourite kind of music ever”

Selling out stadiums with the Red Hot Chili Peppers while producing breakbeats? Ralph Moore delves into the electronic world of this acid aficionado

Sexy but terrifying: Sam Quealy's X-rated techno-pop will fuck with your head

Sam Quealy's unhinged tracks and live performances are sending dancefloors into delirium. She speaks to Thomas Hobbs about creativity between the lines

Eye on the tides: Joy Anonymous’ beachside dancefloor is a social oasis

Based on the age-old concept of alcoholics anonymous, Joy Anonymous aims to bring light to strangers around the world through uplifting music

Review: Overmono are growing into a top-tier live electronic act

Overmono's new live show fired through hit after hit with a number of crowd-pleasing surprises

RIP Jamie Roy: The house maverick who brought life and soul to every party

Jamie Roy was a force of nature who made his time in dance music an unforgettable experience for everyone around him

DJ Seinfeld and salute talk Gen Z, Manchester and fast-paced club tracks

As the skies of clubland open once again, Gemma Ross catches up with Felix and Armand ahead of their Return To The Depot

Skepta on DJing in Ibiza: "I felt Virgil's Energy in the booth"

Days after shutting down DC-10, Skepta speaks on the influence of Virgil Abloh, Shazamming tech-house and being more than an MC

Meet the winner of American Express Gold Unsigned: Jazzie Martian

The future talent chats to Mixmag about the competition, going up against other aspiring artists, his influences in music, and what’s coming next

Giorgia Angiuli: “Sound is the first form of healing, I have the privilege of discovering the power behind sound”

Presented by W Hotels and Mixmag, Italian multi-instrumentalist shows us the quiet beauty of Rome

Spaceports and Scottish imperialism: Step inside Kode9’s “sonically wild” Astro-Darien project

The Hyperdub head tells us about his immersive sonic fiction project, based around the looming post-Brexit disintegration of the UK, and his latest album, ‘Escapology’