DJ Mag: diversity & equality report Q1 2021
Our quarterly update following our pledge last year, addressing how we can tackle racism and diversity issues within the electronic music industry as a publication Community
Fatboy Slim’s iconic ‘Weapon of Choice’ video gets 4K remaster: Watch
Fatboy Slim’s ‘Weapon of Choice’ video has been remastered. It’s been two decades since much-loved DJ/producer Fatboy Slim and Bootsy Collins released ‘Weapon of
Rare ‘90s trance tracks set for release on new compilation from Young Marco's Safe Trip
A number of rare ‘90s trance tracks will be released on a new compilation from Safe Trip. Amsterdam-based DJ/producer Young Marco, who launched his Safe Trip label with a compila
AIAIAI and Ninja Tune launch headphones made of recycled vinyl
Headphone manufacturer AIAIAI and UK independent label Ninja Tune have teamed up on a new pair of headphones made from the imprint’s own recycled vinyl. The headphones feature Bl
Jeremy Olander and Jägermeister announce 'Vivrant at the Lockdown' a live stream from 108-year old train depot
Jeremy Olander has teamed up with Jägermeister and DJ Mag for an exclusive live stream from a 108-year old train depot in Sweden. Taking place this Thursday 29th April at 20:00 CE
Technics announce entry level turntable
Technics have announced a new turntable. After unveiling the new 1200MK7 direct drive turntable last week, Technics have shared details of a brand new “entry level&
DMC World DJ Championships announces 2021 edition
DMC World DJ Championships announces 2021 edition. The DMC World DJ Championships sponsored by Technics, an annual DJ competition which began in 1985, has revealed dates and schedu
Porter Robinson performs tracks from new album on Secret Sky Festival stream: Watch
Porter Robinson performed new music during his Secret Sky festival set last week. Last weekend (24th), the day after Robinson’s highly-anticipated second album ‘Nu
Watch the DMX memorial service in full
A memorial service to late rapper DMX is now available to watch online. Last Saturday (24th), the Celebration of Life for Earl “DMX” Simmons took place at the Barclay C
Pacha to open new club in London
Pacha is set to open a new club in London. Home of the iconic red cherries, Pacha group is responsible for clubbing destinations in its original home of Ibiza and beyond, with Spai
Porter Robinson releases long-awaited new album, ‘Nurture’: Listen
Porter Robinson’s new album, ‘Nurture’, is out now. The US artist’s first album in seven years under his own name was first announced last August, and a string of sin
Digital Underground MC Shock G dies, aged 57
Digital Underground MC Shock G has died. Brooklyn-born musician, rapper and co-founder of hip-hop group Digital Underground, Shock G, real name Gregory Jacobs, has
Gilles Peterson & Brownswood Music announce Future Bubblers for 2021
Gilles Peterson and Brownswood Music have revealed this year’s Future Bubblers. With a focus on Wolverhampton, Gilles Peterson and his London-based label have announced the 2
Chicane drops new album, ‘Everything We Had To Leave Behind’: Listen
Chicane has released a new album. British trance originator Chicane, real name Nicholas Bracegirdle, has released his long-anticipated eight studio album: ‘Everything W
Burning Man considering mandatory vaccines for 2021 event
Burning Man is considering mandatory vaccines for its flagship 2021 event. After initial concerns over whether Nevada’s Burning Man festival would take place this year, organ
The Chemical Brothers share new single, ‘The Darkness You Fear’: Listen
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Loopmasters announce Loopcloud 6 with AI search
Loopmasters has announced the latest update to its cloud sampling service Loopcloud. Version 6 sees a new major addition: AI search technology, meaning users can search for samples
UMEK announces the world’s first live performance NFT
UMEK has announced a new NFT drop, which includes remixes of his 1999 hit ‘Lanicor’ and even the chance to book UMEK for an exclusive gig. There are five NFTs up for grabs –&
London club E1 announces reopening party series with Rebekah, Sasha, DJ Stingray 313, more
E1 has announced its reopening party series. 1600-capacity East London club E1, which entered DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs poll at No. 52 last year, has revealed the line-ups for a
Bicep, Honey Dijon, Andy C, India Jordan, more locked for Forum club Birmingham opening season
Forum, a new 3500 capacity venue opening in Birmingham this summer, has revealed full line-up details for its opening season, which will run from August to September 2021. Ho