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Intimate, nostalgic ‘90s party shots from the infant days of techno

From Berlin to New York, photographer Werner Amann spent much of his weekends in the ‘90s travelling from party to party capturing the euphoric highs and tired lows of a night out

Why do the Grammys get dance music so wrong? Mixmag investigates

Grammy nominations are often the subject of debate and controversy — but how are they chosen? Annabel Ross demystifies the voting process and explores why the awards juggernaut has become a dubious honour

BMF: The True Story Of The Black Mafia Family

Bryson “Boom” Paul explores how a drug trafficking empire funded Detroit hip hop’s most controversial label and promotion agency

14 vibrant photos capturing the energy of bass music from the 2000s to the present day

Longtime fabric photographer Sarah Ginn marks her comeback to the music industry with hundreds of pictures from parties across drum ‘n’ bass, dubstep, house and much more

Who are the Flenorys? A guide to the Black Mafia Family, hip hop’s most notorious crime empire

Upon the start of BMF season two, we take a look at the stories of each of the family members at the heart of the Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson produced show

The best DJ mixes of the year 2022

Mixmag's guide to the best DJ mixes of 2022

The best albums and EPs of the year 2022

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

From Medellín To Manchester: Inside The Rise Of Tusi, Colombia's 'Pink Cocaine'

Europe's party scene is suddenly awash with a bright pink substance commonly known as tusi — but what is it? And where has it come from? David Hillier investigates

How the original rave spirit is still driving youth culture today

As Berghaus releases its new rave-inspired collection, we speak to musicians and creatives at the forefront of the new generation of rave culture about the community, fashion and sounds of the past that inspire them today

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

The ‘B.O.T.A’ effect: Why Eliza Rose’s chart-topping club track has captured the nation

Eliza Rose's ‘B.O.T.A’ is undeniably the track of summer 2022. As it pushes towards the #1 chart spot, one thing is for sure: We have B.O.T.A fever

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