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Cici: "We can get distracted by what our peers are doing and that's a toxic mindset"

Presented by W Hotels and Mixmag, What She Said is a series of conversations celebrating individuality, inclusivity and honesty

Paula Temple and Slam talk about raves without phones, hybrid sets, Berghain and Riverside Festival

We host a conversation between Paula Temple and Slam ahead of their appearance at Glasgow's Riverside Festival

Bad Boy Chiller Crew: The rowdy Bradford rappers taking bassline to the masses

Bradford's breakout stars are breathing new life into the North's beloved organ bassline sound, fuelled by irreverent raps, polished production and an outrageous sense of humour

10 DJs share their opening track for the return of clubbing

Tracks we'll be crying to on the danceflooor

Listen back to some of Mixmag's classic Labs with Apple Music

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"I'm 19 and never been clubbing": The pandemic is blocking a new generation of ravers

What's it like turning 18 when you can't go out partying? Paddy Edrich speaks to young adults who have had their coming-of-age year for clubbing locked off by the pandemic

How a period of reflection led DJ Seinfeld to discover his true artistic self

Tracy Kawalik speaks to DJ Seinfeld about difficult life experiences fuelling self-discovery, UFO hunting, lo-fi house and the next stage of his musical evolution

Karen Nyame KG: "I tell my story to highlight how progressive the music industry has become"

Tice Cin speaks to the Goddess of Rhythm about misogynoir in music, building authentic artist connections to make collaborative, and learning to be her unapologetic self

A new exhibition looking at the free parties of the 90s has opened in London

‘Raves and Riots’ is Vinca Petersen’s deep dive into the rave

Cheeky humour and niche references: DJ Sotofett on his favourite rave flyers and artwork

The Sex Tags Mania co-founder talks us through some of his best dance music designs

A protest without politics?: We went to London's Save Our Scene march

Thousands marched through London to protest the government's handling of the nightlife industry through the pandemic

Transferring energy into sound: Sons of Kemet make jazz a vessel for spiritual exploration

Haseeb Iqbal speaks to band leader Shabaka Hutchings about free expression, the transcendent headspace of performance and their poetic new album 'Black To The Future'

Rave photographer Matt Smith: “It’s about documenting what people bring to the party”

Tope Olufemi speaks to Mattko, whose new photobook Full On, Non Stop, All Over documents early 00s rave culture

"A local culture created": How the pandemic connected China's club scene

With no international DJs allowed, domestic flight prices tumbling and a post-lockdown urge to explore, China is establishing a thriving dance music culture

Lord Apex is shaping the UK rap underground

Tope Olufemi speaks to the West London rapper about putting on young producers, unreleased Madlib collaborations, and going Super Saiyan on stage

Fired up: How Erika de Casier grew into an R&B sensation

Upon the release of her new album 'Sensational', Erika de Casier speaks to Patrick Hinton about growing in confidence as an artist and person, fuelled by the success of her debut and impact of seismic global events

We went to UNUM, the first unrestricted European festival since the pandemic began

The Albanian five-dayer gave a dizzying insight into the return of partying

Noel Gallagher: “I took an E and then electronic music made sense!”

Ralph Moore speaks to Noel Gallagher about acid house, intoxicated revelations at The Haçienda, and nearly working with the chug master Andrew Weatherall

Jamz Supernova: "Saying no is easier when you're in a privileged position"

Ralph Moore speaks to the new BBC 6 Music presenter about podcasting with June Sarpong, Annie Mac's influence, and the power of saying 'no'

Listen to Yousef's life-affirming mix from The First Dance

Paddy Edrich speaks to Yousef about the joys and pressures of hosting the UK's first unrestricted club night since the pandemic began

20 of the best Lobster Theremin tracks

Bangers from the eye-catching independent label