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Obliterate the club: Why apocalyptic trance is Evian Christ's artistic calling

Evian Christ speaks to Megan Townsend about his unironic love of trance, pursuing the sublime, and laying waste to dancefloors

Más Tiempo: Why Skepta and Jammer are embracing house music

When Skepta and Jammer stepped into the booth of Ibiza's legendary DC-10 club for the soft launch of a new project Más Tiempo, they surprised many — but the UK rap icons' relationship with DJing and house music runs deeper than you might realise. Robert Kazandjian gets the full story

Creativity ‘til infinity: Why Actress will never stop making music

Upon the release of his new album ‘LXXXVIII’ on Ninja Tune, Actress speaks to Marcus Barnes about his creative drive, artificial intelligence and fatherhood

“Growth in everything”: Giggs, UK rap’s most influential MC, is still building

The Landlord of UK rap speaks to Robert Kazandjian about his nonstop work ethic, music as therapy, and taking his son to Notting Hill Carnival for the first time

Outsider perspective: Why Yu Su's electronic music is fearless and free

Kaifeng-born, Vancouver-based artist Yu Su is taking dance music in unique directions. She speaks to Isaac Muk about her mind-blowing introduction to nightlife, spotlighting Chinese artists and being unshackled by traditional musical constraints

Moving forwards: James Blake’s return to club music is focused on the future

James Blake speaks to Tope Olufemi about no longer repressing his club interests, dance music's emotional range, and why he doesn't want to recreate the past

Impact and inspire: The anatomy of Wizkid’s rise to Afropop stardom

Kelechi Okafor speaks to Wizkid about spirituality, staying grounded and instilling positive energy in the next generation

SBTRKT is ready to tell his story

In a mask off interview, Aaron Jerome AKA SBTRKT speaks to Dhruva Balram about his new album 'The Rat Road', industry frustrations, and why he's - still - letting the music speak for itself

Coming alive in the dark: COUCOU CHLOE's chaotic music is inspired by life and isolation

Tracy Kawalik speaks to COUCOU CHLOE about her upcoming project, artistic evolution and the life-saving power of music

Modular mystic: Caterina Barbieri is unlocking the spirituality in synths

Chal Ravens speaks to Italian composer Caterina Barbieri about performing in imposing spaces, hating the 'modular music scene', and whether she might - one day - release music with a kick drum

Beauty amid the chaos: Why Avalon Emerson made a dream pop album

Avalon Emerson speaks to Tara Joshi about the creative shift behind her new project Avalon Emerson & The Charm, technology's impact on art, and making music against the constraints of the algorithm

Eliza Rose has made history and conquered the UK charts. What’s next?

After achieving stardom with her UK No.1 and Sound of the Summer 2022 hit 'B.O.T.A', Eliza Rose speaks to Shahed Ezaydi about her affinity for East London, performing at the MOBOs and still getting imposter syndrome

"Unmistakably Black": Kelela is a liaison between the worlds within dance music

On ‘Raven’, Kelela celebrates Black and queer contributions to dance music through a seamlessly flowing album. She speaks to Moya Lothian-McLean about her ‘hiatus’ and self-renewal, defying rigidity and why she's no longer interested in being a translator of sound

10 years of Mavin Records: How the Nigerian label helped take Afrobeats global

Upon Mavin Records' 10 year anniversary, Madzadza Miya speaks to founder Don Jazzy and the label's roster of talented stars and staff about its decade of dominance and role in making Afrobeats a global phenomenon

New blueprint: How Jyoty grew from rave lifer to DJ phenomenon

From raving underage in Amsterdam and working London club doors to building a cult socials following and selling out clubs on her own, Jyoty has put in the hours and earned her position as the internet's favourite DJ. She speaks to Seb Wheeler about her journey, building community and refusing to accept limitations

Always high-energy: Peach is ready to explore her own fully-realised vision

Peach speaks to Megan Townsend about her mystical new label Psychic Readings, fantasy fortune tellers and the importance of having fun

25 years of Groove Armada: “You appreciate the absurdity of it all”

Groove Armada talk to Bill Brewster about their illustrious quarter-century in electronic music, quitting live performing and, somehow, staying best friends

More live: Why Carl Cox is moving beyond being a DJ

From three-deck wizard to a new kind of triple threat, Carl Cox is evolving. He talks to Nick Stevenson about his new artistic era, first album in a decade, and playing on the moon

“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