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Turning the wheel: Mura Masa is setting off on a whole new direction

Mura Masa faced down difficult second album syndrome by doing exactly what he wanted to in the studio

Gut instinct: Why Meba Ofilia quit law school to pursue her musical dream

Meba Ofilia is a trailblazing star of Indian hip hop

"Wanting to feel freedom": Why Mars89 is creating ‘rebel music’

Techno DJ and producer Mars89's music is fuelled by the spirit of protest

Escaping bad energies: How Si’Noir is inspiring DJs to be non-linear

The irrepressible dancing DJ is igniting movement and expression in her homeland’s club scene

"Pioneering mindset": How Touliver inspired Vietnam's electronic music boom

The SpaceSpeakers boss is a driving force behind the exploding Vietnamese scene

Nothing but herself: Why Teni The Entertainer is a new kind of pop star

Teni Apata is making it on her own terms

No bullshit: How Kiddy Smile is turning house music on its head

The DJ, producer and fashion provocateur is proudly representing ballroom culture through house music

Flying Lotus: "I listen to ‘Drukqs’ all the time. There’s something about it – the craziness, the piano and everything else"

Flying Lotus talks about the impact of Warp with Kevin EG Perry

Aphex Twin: Inside the Mythology of the MDMA Mozart

The essence of AFX is detailed in this essay by Thomas H Green

Get visceral: Yves Tumor live in London in photos

One of electronic music's most exciting artists captured by Jordan Hemingway

Warp 30: "Every time there's an anniversary, we subvert the idea of patting ourselves on the back"

The Warp record label is 30. Joe Muggs looks over its legacy – and how it's remained relevant

Charlotte de Witte is a force of nature

The Belgian DJ, producer and label head is on unstoppable form

The Lost Souls of Saturn: How Seth Troxler is transcending his 'party guy' days

After over a decade at the top, Seth Troxler has unleashed his most thoughtful and contemplative project yet alongside friend and collaborator Phil Moffa

Africa Is Not A Jungle: How Black Coffee is leading a music industry revolution

"It’s a revolutionary decision, where we dismantle the industry as it is; so we own everything and are in control of our own destiny.”

Octo Octa's DJing and production are a testament to the transformative power of the dancefloor

Open your heart and listen...

How Richie Hawtin transformed electronic music again and again and again

Richie Hawtin is always curious, always fearless, but always firmly connected to the dancefloor experience

Competitive creation: How Maceo Plex took over the dance music mainframe

He’s blazed a trail for the underground in the megaclubs of Ibiza, dominated Miami Music Week and this year brought a new dimension to Time Warp

"The power of the youth": AJ Tracey can't be stopped

Beyond the hits and moshpits, AJ Tracey is an artist unafraid to speak out about politics or injustice – or open up about his mental health

Living in the moment: Jayda G dances to her own tune

As Jayda G drops her debut LP and begins a Radio 1 residency, she's dancing on her own terms

Jeff Mills: A science fiction story that’s constantly unfolding

Jeff Mills is more than a DJ, more than a producer, more than a musician

Deep explorations: Midland's path to DJ stardom

Midland is an explorer of his craft, of music and, at times, of himself