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Up The Stuss boss Chris Stussy and Berlin-based producer S.A.M. will release a collaborative project next month. Check out the swirling title track from their debut release, 'Get Together', now

Get Together EP

Premiere: Chris Stussy & S.A.M. 'Get Together'

@lockedclub return to Moscow's @privatepersons imprint with four cuts of blistering electro and techno. Hear ‘Edu V Egipet’ now
 
More info: https://djmag.com/music/premiere-locked-club-edu-v-egipet

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Premiere: Locked Club ‘Edu V Egipet’

Funky house/indie dance goodness from Hot Creations mainstay Miguel Campbell. Out now on Beatport via Sunday Best!
Follow Miguel: https://www.facebook.com/miguelcampbellofficial?fref=ts
Sunday Best: https://www.facebook.com/sundaybestrecordings

PREMIERE: Man On The Moon Ft. Alice Phoebe Lou (Miguel Campbell Remix)

Brazil’s @listenbeltran returns with another techy club cut in the form of ‘Moonlight’, alongside Mandragora (@holasoynetobaby). Hear the hypnotic new track now.

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-beltran-mandragora-moonlight

Moonlight

Premiere: Beltran, Mandragora ‘Moonlight’

@sammyvirji serves up a stellar UKG-flavoured refit of @hamdiofficialmusic’s viral hit, ‘Counting’, on a coveted new remix package

The ‘Counting Remixes’ EP is out today. Listen to a Soundcloud exclusive of Virji’s remix now.

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-hamdi-counting-sammy-virji-remix

Premiere: Hamdi ‘Counting (Sammy Virji Remix)’

@ms-marcia is into her fourth decade behind the decks and has seen many trends come and go in that time. Throughout, she’s stuck with what truly moves her: an assortment of Black music from jazz, funk and boogie to gospel house, broken beat and beyond. She’s thought about giving up DJing on more than one occasion, but — driven by passion and faith — is now enjoying a well-deserved moment in the sun. Alongside an uplifting On Cue mix, she tells Ria Hylton her story

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/cue-marcia-carrs-passion-and-faith

Interview

On Cue: Marcia Carr

@1985music1985 is one of the most consistently excellent labels in bass music. Helmed by drum & bass maestro @alixperez, it’s not only survived but thrived since he moved to the other side of the world from its core fanbase, thanks to his laser-focused approach to A&R and design. Alongside a mix from Perez, Ben Hindle learns about his winning formula

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/sound-1985-music-alix-perez-interview

The Sound Of: 1985 Music, mixed by Alix Perez

Whether you’ve encountered her genre-blurring DJ sets, top class productions, or the hilarious deadpan memes of her Instagram page, there’s a good chance @hiroko-yamamura-1 has brightened up your day at some point. Alongside her On Cue mix, the humble Midwest legend speaks to Zara Wladawsky about her come up in Chicago, the benefits of being an introvert, and how anybody can be a DJ

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/cue-hiroko-yamamura-chicagos-underground-champion-interview

On Cue: Hiroko Yamamura

@sara-landry-dj & @alt8official join forces for a trance and acid-dipped techno slammer

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-sara-landry-alt8-heaven

Premiere: Sara Landry & ALT8 ‘Heaven’

Over the past two decades, @djnobu_bitta’s name has become synonymous with Japanese techno; his deep yet hard-hitting sets consistently transfix the global underground. Alongside a blazing On Cue mix, the Bitta label boss tells James Gui about the lasting influence of his hardcore punk background, his Omega Point noise project, Future Terror parties, and inspiring the next generation of artists to lead with compassion

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/cue-dj-nobus-techno-punk-spirit-bitta-future-terror-interview

On Cue: DJ Nobu

The Afro house movement has blown up far beyond its continent of origin, and @francis-mercier is on a mission to bring its sounds to an even vaster audience.

Alongside his On Cue mix, Megan Venzin meets the Haitian DJ and producer in Miami to learn more about how his @deeproottribe imprint is shining a light on the genre, and what its growth means for the label boss himself

interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/cue-francis-mercier-deep-impact-interview-deep-root-tribe

Tracklist & interview

On Cue: Francis Mercier

Purple Disco Machine is just about to release his outstanding EP on Tube & Berger and Julie Sikora's Kittball Records. Previously PDM has been at the top of the Beatport charts with his track 'My House' being #1 in the Deep House charts. 

The concept behind the EP is Purple Disco Machine’s contribution to the burgeoning piano house revival that is t1earing up clubs all over the world. By highlighting the piano riff PDM joins the likes of Dusky, Doorly & Shadowchild, MK and Bicep and pays tribute to a classic House sound that has inspired him since he started checking out the scene back in the 1990s.

DJ Mag are very pleased to bring it's readers an exclusive premiere of one of the tracks 'Where We Belong', you can listen below.

‘Where We Belong’ kicks the EP off in suitable style encompassing a combination of clear-cut percussive beats, a thick funky bassline, muted disco guitar riffs, warm piano chords and an infectious female vocal line from House diva Alex Mills which you’ll be singing all night and day – a sure-fire future classic!

The EP, named 'Purple Pianos' is out on Febuary 17th.  

PREMIERE: Purple Disco Machine - Where We Belong

Colombia-born, Mexico-based Rosa Pistola – @laura-puentes – is a walking encyclopaedia of Latin American dance music, taking her energetic, BPM-hopping blends of reggaeton, cumbiaton, merengue, Brazilian funk and more across the world. Alongside her rowdy Recognise mix, she tells Annie Parker about a life immersed in musical discovery, why she’s writing an actual Latin American music dictionary, and how she’s nurturing the next generation via La Chekera Records

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-rosa-pistola

Recognise: Rosa Pistola

Turbo-charging modern jungle with his boundless energy, Newcastle’s @nectax is about as in-demand as they come right now. Alongside a blazing Recognise mix, and after more than a decade spent honing his craft, he tells Ben Hindle about his breakthrough tracks, and how he’s found creative freedom in accepting his restless nature.

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-nectax

Recognise: Nectax

Brazil’s @vintageculturemusic and @vitorvinter link up for a slice of sweltering, big room-infused deep house on @hot-creations

‘High’ is out tomorrow (27th September) – have an exclusive first listen to the single now

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-vintage-culture-vinter-high

High

Premiere: Vintage Culture & Vinter ‘High’

With a mix of slippery bass, breaks, speed dembow and techno, @nehzarecords founder @roni_nza captures the unbridled rave energy of the new Parisian underground, and speaks to Niamh O’Connor about discovering dance music as a child, the genesis of her label, and her upcoming tracks on Fever AM and Rhythm Section

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-214-roni

Fresh Kicks 214: RONI

Jeremy Sylvester has been embedded in UK dance music for over three decades. The Birmingham native has a list of club hits as long as your arm and more aliases than you can shake a stick at, and his contribution to UK garage in particular can’t be overstated. Alongside a masterful On Cue mix, he speaks to DJ Mag’s Ria Hylton about his incredible career

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/cue-jeremy-sylvester-uk-dance-musics-underground-champion

On Cue: Jeremy Sylvester

PREMIERE: Laurence Guy - Les Mur

With his disco, funk and jazz-inspired EPs, irresistible garage edits, and increasingly popular Global Groove playlists, @merabhaiii joins the dots between underground dancefloors and musical styles from around the world. Alongside a spirit-lifting Fresh Kicks mix, the multi-instrumentalist, DJ and Flamingods co-founder speaks to Ria Hylton about his tireless quest for connection.

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-215-mera-bhai

Fresh Kicks 215: Mera Bhai

Cairo's underground clashes with UK bass pressure in @hassan-abou-alam's speaker-scorching Fresh Kicks mix. 

In his accompanying interview, the Egyptian DJ and producer speaks to Michael McKinney about his love of noise, coming up in the local club scene, and keeping things unpredictable. 

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-216-hassan-abou-alam

Fresh Kicks 216: Hassan Abou Alam

Girl group @girlsdontsync harness the fearless energy of their DJ sets on their long-awaited debut single, ‘Come Thru’

Have an exclusive first listen to the track ahead of its official release on 1st November via Fourmation Records

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/girls-dont-sync-share-debut-single-come-thru-new-label-fourmation-records

Premiere: Girls Don't Sync ‘Come Thru’

One of Miami’s boldest new talents, @Coffintexts' sound epitomises the city’s diverse cultural heritage, merging influences from Latin America and the Caribbean with hip-hop, techno, house and various strains of UK sound system music. Alongside her Recognise mix, she speaks to Annie Parker about her myriad inspirations, her perfect DJ set, and keeping the dancefloor sexy.

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-coffintexts

Recognise: Coffintexts

Making music for both the mind and the body, New Delhi-based @Qilla Records wants to build worlds through music, and provide a platform for artists pushing sonic boundaries across Asia. Alongside a mix from it’s catalogue by founder @kohra, Aneesa Ahmed learns its story

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-qilla-records

The Sound Of: Qilla Records, mixed by Kohra

With her rapid-fire, high-energy sets that blend baile funk and hard techno, Brazilian DJ @slim-soledad has become an unstoppable force over the last five years. Her latest EP, ‘Space Manual for Those Who Cannot Swim’, is a testament to how far her sound has come, merging deep beats with futuristic sounds and her “travesti means resistance” narrative. Alongside a slamming Recognise mix, she shares her story so far with Amanda Cavalcanti

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-slim-soledad

Recognise: Slim Soledad

@lulahfrancs records a vinyl-only mix of timeless house music, and speaks to Anna Wall about growing up between London and Ibiza, finding her feet as a vocalist and producer, and her sub:terra parties

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-217-lulah-francs

Fresh Kicks 217: Lulah Francs

Fusing elements of Hi-NRG, house, Italo disco and hard-edged techno with a dramatic pop flair, the London-born, Berlin-based breakthrough @fkam4a's sets are a breath of fresh air. Alongside a radiant Recognise mix, he speaks to Marke Bieschke about Lady Gaga’s influence on his DJing, his early years on Soho’s queer party circuit, and finding his feet as a producer

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-fkam4a

Recognise: fka.m4a

Alongside a bass-fuelled Fresh Kicks mix featuring some of their favourite femme and non-binary club music producers, LA-based DJ and producer @maudevos speaks to Olivia Stock about their community-driven approach to electronic music and the cross-pollinating power of @delusional_records

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/fresh-kicks-218-maude-vos

Fresh Kicks 218: Maude Vôs

Stream Solomun's Day Mix of 'Atlas World' exclusively via DJ Mag. 

PREMIERE: Liu Bei - 'Atlas World' (Solomun Day Mix)

Starting life as an offshoot label to Simple Records, @ausmusic has become a proving ground for some of dance music’s most exciting upcoming artists. Moving from post-dubstep to bass-driven house, techno and beyond over the course of 200 releases and almost 20 years, it has helped launch the careers of artists like Bicep, Dusky, Midland, Cinthie and Mark Hawkins. 

Alongside a mix from its catalogue, Kristan J Caryl talks to label founder Will Saul about staying true to his musical tastes, how he uncovers new artists and how he’s achieved longevity.

Interview & tracklist:  https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-aus-music

The Sound Of: Aus Music, mixed by Will Saul

Amsterdam’s @d_stonemusic preps house music for all occasions on @semi-delicious

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-d-stone-deep-inside

Premiere: D Stone ‘Deep Inside’

@Wata Igarashi demonstrates his mastery of driving, psychedelic techno for the Recognise mix series, and speaks to Claire Francis about composing for TV commercials, nature's influence on Japanese rave culture, and the trippy potential of organic sound design

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-081-wata-igarashi

Tracklist & Interview

Recognise 081: Wata Igarashi

@BADSISTA delivers five ballistic club tools that smudge the lines between baile funk, bass music and fast-paced techno

‘Cute Boyz’ lands 22nd May 2025 – have an exclusive first listen to ‘PSYCODELIA’

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-badsista-psycodelia

Premiere: BADSISTA ‘PSYCODELIA’

Encompassing multiple labels, a record store, distro company, artist agency and event series, @Yoyaku has become a nexus for all things deep and minimal, but is unafraid to branch into new sonic terrains. 

Alongside a mix from its catalogue, Anna Wall meets Benjamin Belaga and Tracy Bakala to learn about how this bastion of the Parisian underground has evolved over the past decade while remaining devoted to vinyl culture, championing artistic integrity, and taking its projects all over the world

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-yoyaku

The Sound Of: Yoyaku, mixed by Benjamin Belaga and Woddd

UK titan @benhemsley returns to his @beberecordings label with a double helping of radiant vocal-led trance

‘Angel/La Sirena’ lands tomorrow (6th July) — have an exclusive first listen to ‘Angel’

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-ben-hemsley-angel


Premiere: Ben Hemsley ‘Angel’

Brighton sensation @Badgermusicartist delivers five vintage rave chuggers on his debut EP, ‘Let’s ‘Av It Right!’

Have an exclusive first listen to ‘House Music Is for Nerds (ft. Kyle Kidd)’ ahead of the full EP release on 11th July via In The Wild Recordings

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-badger-house-music-nerds-ft-kyle-kidd

Premiere: Badger ‘House Music Is for Nerds (ft. Kyle Kidd)’

In drum & bass, few labels are as universally respected as @31recordings. Reflecting the open-minded, forward-thinking approach of its founder, @docscott31, the imprint and its iconic logo have become a stamp of quality, delivering untold classic cuts, and consistently championing the artists and sounds of tomorrow. 

Alongside a mix from its catalogue, Ben Hindle spoke to Scott to learn its story. Read the full interview here: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-31-recordings-doc-scott

The Sound Of: 31 Recordings, mixed by Doc Scott

Lisbon's DJ Lycox stirs a potent mix of batida and kuduro for the Recognise series, and speaks to Joseph Francis about connecting the scene’s pioneers to its next generation, and the importance of carving out your own sound

Interview:  https://djmag.com/features/recognise-092-dj-lycox

Recognise: 092: DJ Lycox

Ahead of the release his powerful debut album for @Metalheadz in December, Welsh drum & bass wizard @quartz serves up 70 minutes of unreleased material from himself and peers for the Recognise mix series, and speaks to Ben Hindle about his meticulous artistic approach.

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-093-quartz

Recognise 093: Quartz

Munich multi-hyphenate @Polygonia delivers a house-leaning mix in her own idiosyncratic style for the Recognise series, and speaks to Claire Francis about weaving genres together in her productions and DJ sets, her enthusiasm for intuitive tech, and her mission to make the audio world more accessible through her DSP Dealer software company

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-094-polygonia

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Recognise 094: Polygonia

Rising London techno talent @nli_music pairs blistering BPMs with powerful personal narratives on her debut album, ‘Initiation’

‘Initiation’ is out 6th November via @adhesiverecords – have an exclusive first listen to the track ‘Girlhood’

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-nli-girlhood

Premiere: NLI ‘Girlhood’

@vladimir Ivkovic serves up a mix dust-covered industrial techno, acid-dipped synth workouts, warped rhythms and more in his contribution to the Recognise series, and speaks to Michael McKinney about his devotion to vinyl, his slow and psychedelic mixing techniques, Salon des Amateurs, and a formative summer playing music in his hometown of Belgrade

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-095-vladimir-ivkovic

Recognise 095: Vladimir Ivkovic

Oblig has spent over a decade blending grime with techno and a huge range of other club-focused sounds to create innovative mixes that offer MCs the ultimate test. He's made this fusion a staple of his sets, alongside other DJs like Neffa-T,  MJK and Skee Mask.

Alongside a mix charting the history of grime/techno and other club music styles, Fred Garratt-Stanley speaks to him as he begins a new phase in his career, telling the story of an artist that has helped push the sonic boundaries of grime.

Read the interview: https://djmag.com/features/oblig-bringing-grime-back-club

Taking grime back to the club: mixed by Oblig

@djpitchdj links up with a cohort of vocalists and takes a dreamy downtempo approach on his new album for New York’s @o-s-t-music

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-dj-pitch-wendy-step-feat-tiffi-m

Premiere: DJ Pitch ‘Wendy Step (feat. Tiffi M)’

HHY & The Macumbas' Jonathan Uliel Saldanha and João Pais Filipe trade acoustic percussion for surging electronics and sub-bass on their debut album as KIK. 

More info:  https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-kik-smoke-machine

Premiere: KIK ‘Smoke Machine’

@earlyreflex is a small label that packs a mighty punch. Over the past five years, the Turin-based imprint has become a critical outpost for experimental club sounds from across the globe under the creative counsel of label founder, Alec Pace

Alongside a mix from its catalogue, Olivia Stock spoke to Pace and some of the label’s key artists about why breaking the mould remains more important than ever. 

Read the full interview here: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-early-reflex

The Sound Of: early reflex, mixed by Alec Pace

@ogazon digs into the deepest corners of her record bag for a hypnotic contribution to the Recognise mix series, and speaks to Claire Francis about her elegant vinyl mixing style, her refusal to play the social media game, her plans to start a label, and staying true to herself above all else.

Interview:  https://djmag.com/features/recognise-096-ogazon

Recognise 096: Ogazón

Belgian phenomenon @AMELIELENS kicks off the sixth edition of her EXHALE compilation series with a twisted techno scorcher

‘VA007’ is out 28th November via @exhaleofc — have an exclusive first listen to Amelie Lens’ ‘Activate’ now

Premiere: Amelie Lens ‘Activate’

On the final single from his forthcoming LP, ‘From The Ashes’, London artist FD joins forces with soul-baring vocalist Minx

‘Sweet Self Destruction’ is out tomorrow on The North Quarter, with the full album following on 12th December

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-fd-minx-sweet-self-destruction

Premiere: FD & Minx ‘Sweet Self Destruction’

LA’s @annamorgan_dj delivers a 170bpm jungle showstopper as part of @opaldrums’s ‘Sarsen Cinema Remixed’ EP

‘Sarsen Cinema Remixed’ lands 5th December – have an exclusive first listen to ‘Ultraviolet (Anna Morgan’s Haunted Remix)’

More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-opal-drums-ultraviolet-anna-morgans-haunted-remix

Premiere: Opal Drums ‘Ultraviolet (Anna Morgan’s Haunted Remix)’

Toolroom’s latest project sees the label experiment by pairing off its roster for unexpected collaborations.

The inaugural ‘T1’ release sees Mark Knight team up with duo Prok & Fitch. The resulting track ‘Into My Life’, is a beefy big room tech-house number that is sure to be lighting up many a party to come.

‘Into My Life’ comes out 2 October.

PREMIERE: Mark Knight & Prok & Fitch 'Into My Life'

Seth Troxler returns to his Play It Say It label next week (Thursday 24th November), with a massive remix of Dino Lenny & Doorly’s ‘The Magic Room’. We’ve got the exclusive premiere of the track above.

Troxler and Lenny have turned in their edit of the track together, which teases with a disco riff and spoken word musings before a huge piano solo takes over towards its close.

Troxler launched Play It Say It in 2014, and has since released artists including Butch, Jesse Rose, Leonardo Gonnelli and The Mekanism on the label.

Listen to the exclusive premiere of Dino Lenny & Doorly’s re-edit of ‘The Magic Room’ above.

The Magic Room

PREMIERE: Dino Lenny & Doorly ‘The Magic Room (Dino Lenny & Seth Troxler re-edit)’

Hospital Records staple S.P.Y readies himself for festival season with a massive rework of label-mate Metrik!

PREMIERE: Metrik 'We Got It feat. Rothwell (S.P.Y Remix)'

Aroop Roy makes his House Of Disco debut with irresistibly groovy cut 'Talkin Bout Life'!

Talking About Life

PREMIERE: Aroop Roy 'Talkin Bout Life'

Techno luminary Maceo Plex remixes Remake’s classic take on the Blade Runner soundtrack as part of Renaissance Recordings’ ‘Remix Collection’ series – Sprawling, epic and suitably cinematic. You need to hear it…

Read more: https://bit.ly/2MWDiWr

Premiere: Remake ‘Blade Runner (Maceo Plex Renaissance Remix)’

Made By Pete steps up on Crosstown Rebels, joined by singer Jem Cooke. The title track is a rolling deep house cut with lush atmosphere and emotive vocals…

Read more:

Premiere: Made By Pete ‘So Long feat. Jem Cooke’

Armand Van Helden returns with his first solo release of 2020, ‘Give Me Your Loving’ on Paramedic Records. Have an exclusive first listen to the charismatic house track now

More info: https://djmag.com/music/premiere-armand-van-helden-give-me-your-loving-feat-lorne

Premiere: Armand Van Helden ‘Give Me Your Loving  feat. Lorne’

Get Physical records launches its Metaphysical imprint with a collaborative single from ARTBAT and Swedish vocalist, Sailor & I. Check it out now

More info: https://djmag.com/music/premiere-artbat-best-me-feat-sailor-i

Premiere: ARTBAT & Sailor & I ‘Best Of Me'

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