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How Club BEMA got dance music back into the MOBO Awards

Dance music was noticeably absent from the Music Of Black Origin Awards for more than a decade — this year, the Black Electronic Music Association helped change that

Woosh, the first UK drill book, tells the real story of the demonised genre

A new book from cinematographers Tim & Barry and writer Ian McQuaid explores the rise of UK drill over the last four years

How partying became protest: Matthew Smith's rave photography documents the loss of freedom

With an update to his social history book Exist To Resist, Matthew Smith is shining a light on government oppression and the need for resistance

How to have the perfect 24 hours in New York City

Don't waste a single second in NYC by following these tips on clubbing, food, bars and culture

Nostalgic, timeless photos of the early days of dance music

A new photobook by Soulla Petrou gets up close and personal with some of the 90s most influential DJs, musicians and crowds

How ‘Song 4 Mutya’ became one of the UK’s most enduring pop-dance anthems

15 years since its release, Megan Townsend talks to Tom Findlay of Groove Armada and Mutya Buena about how they brought '80s-synth-positivity to the nation's dancefloors

Can Ibiza survive by building a sustainable future?

As the dust settles on Ibiza's longest ever season, the impact of the pandemic and break from clubbing has sparked an identity crisis on the White Isle, raising questions about the economic reliance and environmental impact of party tourism

Guide to Brussels: 6 DJs reveal their favourite spots in the city

Never been to the Belgian capital? Check out these tips for the best places to eat, drink, crate dig and hang out from six Brussels-based resident DJs and producers

“Ridiculous double standards”: Why Jaguar is fighting against the dance music 'boys' club'

We caught up with Jaguar to talk through the findings of her new sexism in dance music report and what needs to change in the industry

Uncontrollable energy: 25 years on, 'The Fat Of The Land' is still a life-changing album

The record-breaking album summed up the spirit of 90s rebellion

Unshakeable truth-seeker: Dom Phillips’ burning love for humanity fuelled his brave journalism

Frank Broughton pays tribute to his close friend and former Mixmag editor Dom Phillips, a curious and courageous journalist who was working to protect the world

RIP Dom Phillips: The devoted Editor who documented '90s dance music in fine detail

David Davies, a fellow former editor of Mixmag, pays tribute to the influence of legendary journalist Dom Phillips

How Ukrainian clubs and collectives are aiding the war effort

Dancefloors are shuttered across the country, and clubbing communities have transformed into volunteer networks to assist the fight to defend Ukraine

“It’s an opportunity to switch off and reset”: How Muslim DJs navigate Ramadan

Aneesa Ahmed speaks to artists as they share what Ramadan means to them, how it changes their music habits, and what they learn during the holy month

“The planet is our only dancefloor”: How dance music events are adapting to sustainability

With sustainability at the forefront of this summer’s events planning, Gemma Ross investigates how the dance music community is making an eco-friendly festival season a priority

The best albums and EPs of the year 2022 so far

Mixmag's guide to the best albums and EPs of the year

The best DJ mixes of the year 2022 so far

Mixmag's guide to the best DJ mixes of 2022

The best tracks of the year 2022 so far

Mixmag's guide to the best tracks of the year 2022 so far

I Love Models: Why so many fashion models are becoming DJs

Becky Buckle speaks with four model/DJs about the rise of the new style of double threat

Have you got ‘rave fatigue’?: Why we're all so tired after lockdown

Did you look forward to the return of clubbing for 16 long months and now find yourself too tired to stay out all night? Megan Townsend explores how the pandemic affected our energy levels and finds out how to get your party stamina back

How the first Mixmag cover animated by AI technology was made

Becky Buckle speaks to digital artist Tom Furse about using artificial intelligence to animate HAAi's cover