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“I refuse to be boxed in”: rRoxymore’s shapeshifting sound is always evolving

On her new album ‘Perpetual Now’, the French-born artist continues to push beyond the boundaries of club music. She speaks to Caroline Whiteley about her decade spent in Berlin, her new home in Mexico City, and staying true to her vision

Creative transition: How Ivy Lab conquered the US beats scene

After emerging as UK bass experimenters a decade ago, Ivy Lab have traded bangers for cerebral beats. The duo's Gove Kidao speaks to Gemma Ross about creative freedom, imposter syndrome, and their new album ‘Infinite Falling Ground’

Dual perspective: Mount Kimbie’s new album is a unique insight into the duo's artistic connection

Becky Buckle speaks to Dom Maker and Kai Campos aka Mount Kimbie about trust, growth and working over 5000 miles apart

Hudson Mohawke's maximalist music creates sparks of joy in our dystopian world

Arielle Lana LeJarde speaks to Hudson Mohawke about duality in music, outlandish memes, and his wild new album ‘Cry Sugar’

Elements of surprise: Anané and Louie Vega's The Ritual is about musical freedom

Ralph Moore speaks to dynamic husband and wife duo Anané and Louie Vega about what makes their The Ritual project tick

Inexhaustible creativity: Lava La Rue is evolving their ideal artistic vision

Gemma Samways speaks to Lava La Rue about the influence of West London, subverting the music industry's hypercapitalism and making space for their own fiercely independent vision

How Major League DJz are powering the global amapiano movement

Natty Kasambala speaks to twin brothers Major League DJz about the community-driven growth of amapiano, developing new talents and taking the sound to the stratosphere

Voice of the Streets: Kenny Allstar is the tastemaker DJ uplifting rap's next generation

Kenny Allstar is a champion of the underground dedicated to putting on rap's best new talents. He speaks to Emmanuel Onapa about his humble beginnings and big plans for developing the culture

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

Bigger vision: Joy Orbison is ready for the next step

13 years into his career, Joy Orbison feels like he's just getting started. The London DJ/producer speaks to Patrick Hinton about dealing with hype, coming into his own as an artist, and pushing things forward

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