Forged in the slums of Davao City in the Philippines, budots was largely sneered at for its unsubtle, maximalist sonics and associations with gang culture. But recent virality has reframed its image, and with a new genre-showcase album landing on Eastern Margins by The Budots Three – DJ Love, DJ Ericnem and DJ Danz – it’s set to takeover dancefloors around the globe

Launched in 2024 by a group of 160 BPM enthusiasts, Korea’s “only” footwork event is building a bridge between Chicago and Seoul – all while encouraging clubbers to get a sweat on

Ahead of the launch of IKEA's first-ever store in New Zealand and series of free to attend Kiwi Housewarming events, Martyn Pepperell speaks to promoters across Aotearoa and Te Waipounamu to find out more about the do-it-yourself ethos that drives the country's music scene

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

With her 'Debut' solo album, Björk obliterated the norms of pop, becoming the most intriguing and in-demand star in music. All the attention for someone used to the solitary surrounds of Iceland got too much. But for Mixmag's November 1993 cover, she spoke exclusively to Dom Phillips…

In the second part of our 3-Step series, Shiba Melissa Mazaza looks at the ways in which the newest evolution of Afro house is bringing musicians together and inspiring collectivity in Africa