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"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

The top 24 artists to check out in 2023

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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

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

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'

Why Marky B, Bradford’s latest bassline hope, is doing it on his own

Record labels are circling around Bradford's bassline scene, but rising MC Marky B is staying independent. He speaks to Will Pritchard about his upbringing, releasing emotions through music, and turning down the majors

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