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Prodigious techniques and self-work: Lil Silva has been on a creative, spiritual journey

On Lil Silva's debut album, he takes a conscious, confident step into new territory. He speaks to Marcus Barnes about the process of vulnerability, faith and self-improvement that paved the way

Healing through euphoria: How Courtesy's uplifting music helps people connect

Agathe Blume speaks to Courtesy about her debut EP and live show, motherhood, and creating meaningful experiences through music

Maximum energy: Anfisa Letyago is the techno dynamo heading to the top

Anfisa Letyago is a DJ star on the rise, fuelled by her irrepressible energy behind the decks and growing catalogue of groove-laden techno. Niamh Ingram tells her story

Positive energy: Koffee's uplifting reggae is bringing light to the world

Groundbreaking Jamaican artist Koffee is sending a bold, blissed-out message that transcends the dancefloor

Flying the junglist flag: Nia Archives is leading jungle's new era

Nia Archives is laying her emotions on the dancefloor with her future classics, championing the history of Black music while blazing a trail as the junglist that generations of old heads and new ravers have been waiting for to carry the torch

Feeling elevated: How fearless self-discovery inspired Denzel Curry to write his own rap destiny

Denzel Curry speaks to Aneesa Ahmed about drum 'n' bass influence, challenging police brutality, and exploring his unfiltered self through music

Fate and finesse: How Dan Shake became one of UK house music's finest

Backed by a Detroit legend from the start, Dan Shake has now become a house and disco star of his own. He speaks to Gemma Ross about chance encounters, growing organically, and his momentous story so far

Life-changing encounters: Meetings with the gqom king, DJ Lag

Shiba Melissa Mazaza speaks to South African pioneer DJ Lag about his debut album 'Meeting With The King' and a series of encounters that shaped his path in music and life

Exchanging energies: Sofia Kourtesis' colourful house wants to make the world a better place

Jemima Skala speaks to Sofia Kourtesis about Peru, protest, processing grief and the story of her new single ‘Estación Esperanza’

Opening up: HAAi is exiting lockdown with an assured vision and daring debut album

HAAi announces her debut LP 'Baby, We're Ascending' and talks to Katie Thomas about growing in confidence as a musician, connecting with her community, and bringing up new artists

Free Thebe: Earl Sweatshirt is coming into his own

After a controversial come-up, disappearance and return to the spotlight, Earl Sweatshirt is reconciling with his past and carving his own lane in hip hop. The LA rapper speaks to Dhruva Balram about grief, fatherhood, and his new project 'Sick!'

"We do exist": How virtual band Gorillaz sparked the live music industry back to life

When music events returned, Gorillaz stole the show with two star-studded gigs. 20 years in, the Gorillaz cast of characters and collaborators epitomises music's power to inspire collective joy

The transformative time of UK drill: M1llionz is leading a new rap era

As UK drill becomes mainstream, M1llionz is breaking new ground for the sound with crystal-clear raps and vision. He speaks to Yemi Abiade about street life, storytelling and elevating those closest to him

How Fred again.. hit the big time by turning his life into a symphony

After years spent as a crucial behind the scenes producer, Fred again.. has stepped into the limelight. He talks to Gemma Ross about sampling his life, being mentored by Brian Eno and taking his Granny to the BRITs

“I want it all”: VTSS' no-holds-barred approach is inspiring her artistic evolution

Megan Townsend speaks to Poland's breakout DJ star about developing a brand new sound, standing up to internet trolls, and straddling the worlds of high fashion and underground rave

“Take ownership and command respect”: SHERELLE is leading a paradigm shift in dance music

SHERELLE's blistering sounds are a battle cry as she leads the charge for a new generation of artists focused on dismantling and reshaping dance music for the better. The Hooversound boss speaks to Seb Wheeler about forcing change, caning footwork to techno heads and empathetic community building

Fuelled by freedom: Nightmares On Wax has made the soulful soundtrack to a reopening world

Ralph Moore flew to Ibiza to meet George Evelyn in his natural habitat to talk soundsystem culture, the impact of a cancer scare, and why his latest LP may be his best yet

NUKG: Conducta is building a sustainable future for UK garage

Marcus Barnes speaks to Conducta about football, learning from mistakes and being a guiding light for a new generation of UK garage artists

Doing a madness: ENNY is the inspirational artist UK rap needs

Chanté Joseph speaks to ENNY about risking stability to take the leap to become an artist, honouring Black womanhood, and her debut EP 'Under Twenty Five'

The joy in music: TSHA’s timeless house is inspired by heartfelt connections

TSHA talks to Ralph Moore about the influence of family connections, staying independent, clubs reopening and the new dance music landscape

"Play with people's expectations": Vegyn's shapeshifting music makes you think and feel

Tope Olufemi speaks to British producer and DJ Vegyn about imposter syndrome, Plastic People, working at pace and subverting expectations