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re:ni and Ploy pick out 10 key records that shaped their taste

In celebration of the Armani Exchange x Smiley FW2022 collection, Mixmag hosted a very special conversation with two of London's experimental favourites

Shinichiro Yokota is a revitalised hero of Japanese house music

Japanese house pioneer Shinichiro Yokota champions the principles of "simple and beautiful" production. He speaks to Mia Pattillo about Tokyo DJ battles, returning to music-making, and why less is more

Entrenched in love: Body Language gives Berlin's queer femmes space to move

Body Language is the Berlin-based femme party spreading a message of resistance and positivity through charitable efforts, community building, and queer-friendly spaces

Review: Portola shone a light on underground music, but lacked underground spirit

Despite a mouthwatering line-up of dance music’s brightest, organisational issues and a profit-orientated outlook made this a festival to remember for all the wrong reasons

John Frusciante: “Jungle is my favourite kind of music ever”

Selling out stadiums with the Red Hot Chili Peppers while producing breakbeats? Ralph Moore delves into the electronic world of this acid aficionado

Review: The Beams opening party was a ray of light for London's clubbing community

The ambitious 55,000 sqft venue, set in a former sugar factory, was christened by Michael Bibi's illuminating new concept event ELOVATE

Going with the flow: Fluidae is bringing positive connections to Sicily's dancefloors

Fluidae is a femme-centred party and collective giving the new wave of Sicilian artists a place to flourish

Without independent radio, homogeny thrives

Independent radio is vital for developing music culture and it needs to be protected, writes Worldwide FM presenter Tina Edwards

Sexy but terrifying: Sam Quealy's X-rated techno-pop will fuck with your head

Sam Quealy's unhinged tracks and live performances are sending dancefloors into delirium. She speaks to Thomas Hobbs about creativity between the lines

Avoiding the obvious route: Eat Your Own Ears is celebrating 20 years of off-kilter parties

Eat Your Own Ears' anniversary party takes place at Manchester's The Warehouse Project on November 19

Meet the creatives pushing bold new ideas in fashion

For the release of the new Off-White™ at FLANNELS capsule, The Face shot and spoke to Sharkkana and Bawo to hear how their limitless mindsets power them

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

Thirst for freedom: Kyiv’s queer clubbing community returns to the dancefloor

As Russia continues to wage war against Ukraine, photographer Arthur Vovchenko captures clubgoers coming alive at daytime raves

Why you need to party at Brussels’ brand new Rave Rebels festival

Billed as Belgium’s biggest indoor rave, the new festival combines innovative production with a killer techno line-up. Here’s why you should check it out

An oral history of Secretsundaze, London's exuberant party institution

Celebrating 20 years in the dance, Katie Thomas tells the story of how Secretsundaze grew from a burgeoning knees up at 93 Feet East to the capital's worst kept secret

Paco Osuna on NOW HERE residency: “It’s impossible to be happier”

Celebrating the final night of his Ibiza residency, Paco shares his favourite moments from Hï's club room this summer

Eye on the tides: Joy Anonymous’ beachside dancefloor is a social oasis

Based on the age-old concept of alcoholics anonymous, Joy Anonymous aims to bring light to strangers around the world through uplifting music

Review: MEO Kalorama brings the biggest names in electronic music to a beautiful Lisbon location

The debut edition of MEO Kalorama was an intimate, yet spectacular, affair

Review: Overmono are growing into a top-tier live electronic act

Overmono's new live show fired through hit after hit with a number of crowd-pleasing surprises

12 photos from Decibel Open Air 2022, a colourful celebration of dance music

Decibel brought furious fun to Florence’s historic Parco delle Cascine this month. Take a peek at the best photos from this year’s edition

RIP Jamie Roy: The house maverick who brought life and soul to every party

Jamie Roy was a force of nature who made his time in dance music an unforgettable experience for everyone around him