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How AZYR became the poster boy for the UK’s hard dance phenomenon

Breaking out from Blackpool b2bs to enrapturing thousands-strong arenas worldwide in four years, AZYR has hit the big time at the kind of face-melting pace usually found in his DJ sets. Undeniably the UK’s biggest hard techno export, the 26-year-old Northerner has ridden the wave of an intense dancefloor phenomenon. In a rare moment of stopping for breath, he speaks to Megan Townsend about his ascent to the top and how he’s now fighting to stay ahead
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Superstar DJ, here we go: Marlon Hoffstadt is locking in

Born and raised in Berlin, Marlon Hoffstadt fell for the city’s underground club culture as a teen — though it never loved him back. Now a global dance phenomenon, the journey hasn’t been a smooth one. Recently sober, signed to a major, working with popstars and sounds previously confined to the charts, while still playing the odd basement club, he’s a defining DJ of the now, and he’s not afraid to admit the reasons why. Paul Hanford hears him out
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Interplanetary Criminal infiltrated the mainstream, now he’s shaping the underground

Born and raised in the North West of England, Zachary Bruce’s upbringing was soundtracked by regional club styles like speed garage, bassline and donk. Now as Interplanetery Criminal, he’s taking those sounds to new heights of international popularity. He speaks to Nathan Evans about building on the momentum of a UK Number One to become a figurehead for Northern club music and how he’s using that platform to change the norm
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Lancey Foux, UK rap’s great sonic shapeshifter, is coming for the dancefloor next

Lancey Foux is venturing into bold sonic terrain on his forthcoming LP ‘THE TIME OF OUR LIVES’ — and follow-up ‘BLEACHED’ version of self-produced remixes — crafting music for the club in his most ambitious project to date. He speaks to Tracy Kawalik about coming up in basement venues, venturing into solo production, and his new party concept CLUB BLUE which focuses on musical discovery and supporting grassroots nightlife
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KETTAMA: The DJ Of The Moment

KETTAMA is riding high off the back of a supersized summer of touring with an impending debut album about to drop. The Irish artist's emotive bangers and rejection of subtlety has made him arguably the best-loved DJ for a rabid new gen of clubbers craving authentic connection and maximal sounds, but beneath a brash exterior, there's an inner tenderness to his output and artistic intentions. He speaks to Tibor Heskett about creativity coming from limitations, a love of orchestral music, and making himself more accessible to fans
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A natural bond: Chaos In The CBD’s free-spirited way of life blooms within their music

On their debut album ‘A Deeper Life’, Chaos In The CBD are reconnecting with their roots after more than a decade living in South London. Joint at the hip throughout, the New Zealand-born brothers share a telepathic connection that goes beyond words. That bond is central to their new project, which pays tribute to their upbringing and the idyllic nature surrounding Auckland. Ahead of its release, they speak to Gemma Ross about kinship, shying away from the business side of music, and why being a musician is one of the few things they’re serious about
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Letting expectations go: PinkPantheress is entering a new era

On her forthcoming project, PinkPantheress is expanding her sound with more classic dance music influence, bringing in styles such as trip hop, house and big beat alongside staple inspirations of jungle and garage to make music that “sounds like a statement”. Ahead of its release, the UK artist speaks to Aneesa Ahmed about striking a balance between being a popstar and experimental, only expressing emotions when it suits her, and dealing with the friction between public perceptions and her authentic self
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Paula Tape's Latin-infused acid is the trip of a lifetime

Paula Tape left Chile over 10 years ago with a suitcase and a bag full of vinyl records. She started grafting as soon as she arrived in Europe—extensively working the Italian club circuit, building connections from the ground up. Her latest EP, 'Acid Latino (Sonido Real)', is a testament to hard work and grit, blending her percussive flair with the sounds she grew up with. More than just an average release, the EP is a deeply personal reflection, bridging who she was when she left Chile to who she is right now
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The cupids of clubland: DJ HEARTSTRING will make you fall in love on the dancefloor

DJ HEARTSTRING have captured hearts and minds on the dancefloor with their ecstatic blend of high-speed trance, techno, Eurodance, pop and rave sounds. Flying high on the back of breakout couple of years and a new EP release, they speak to Jordan Page about how they balance each other as a duo, hitting the most creative patch of their career so far, and making ‘falling in love with a stranger’ music
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