https://djmag.com/ DJ Mag - living & breathing dance music. en Music / Dance Music DJ Mag Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:25:53 +0100 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://djmag.com/reviews/anna-kost-jaw-flex-werfa Music Reviews SINGLES-EPs Release date: 28 August 2026 | Niamh O'Connor Anna Kost Jaw Flex / Werfa rut Reshaping bass music Niamh O'Connor Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-08/Jaw%20Flex%20%3A%20Werfa%20.jpg.webp?itok=CqzxBVhk https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-08/Jaw%20Flex%20%3A%20Werfa%20.jpg.webp?itok=CqzxBVhk https://djmag.com/reviews/saul-williams-leap-life Music Reviews ALBUMS Release date: 28 August 2026 | Ben Cardew Saul Williams Leap Life Big Dada Full-on flavour Ben Cardew Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-08/leap%20life.jpg.webp?itok=vZ1w7Gps https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-08/leap%20life.jpg.webp?itok=vZ1w7Gps https://djmag.com/reviews/floating-points-mere-mortals Music Reviews ALBUMS Release date: 28 August 2026 | Ben Cardew Floating Points Mere Mortals Deutsche Grammophon An imperfect union Ben Cardew Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-08/mere%20mortals%201.jpg.webp?itok=_5t74I7p https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-08/mere%20mortals%201.jpg.webp?itok=_5t74I7p https://djmag.com/reviews/va-selects-viii Music Reviews COMPILATIONS Release date: 28 August 2026 | Anna Grubauer V/A SELECTS VIII fabric Records Still in motion Anna Grubauer Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-08/SELECTS%20VIII.jpg.webp?itok=M1g6CgG3 https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-08/SELECTS%20VIII.jpg.webp?itok=M1g6CgG3 https://djmag.com/news/free-night-and-save-scene-scotland-call-stronger-protections-zero-hours-nightlife-workers “A sustainable nightlife and cultural sector has to work for the people who make it happen, too” Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:56:12 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/554097053_1214634850693978_5518720285798062190_n%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=GWU6Tdh_ https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/554097053_1214634850693978_5518720285798062190_n%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=GWU6Tdh_ https://djmag.com/news/listen-chloe-caillets-new-single-after-dark The track is an ode to ’80s club sounds, French touch and New Wave Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:40:42 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/EDIT_2.jpg.webp?itok=eC5lhW6E https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/EDIT_2.jpg.webp?itok=eC5lhW6E https://djmag.com/news/soundcloud-trials-new-feature-allowing-artists-sell-music-directly-fans “Artists should be able to build their audience in one place, on one platform” Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:16:26 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/6a8da72a57472ab559aad907_600%C3%97400-1.jpg.webp?itok=hJxoF3_b https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/6a8da72a57472ab559aad907_600%C3%97400-1.jpg.webp?itok=hJxoF3_b https://djmag.com/news/ava-london-expands-2026-programme-new-names-and-panels Recent additions include Blawan, Mala, Bitter Babe, Optimo, Evian Christ, Jamz Supernova, Shy One, and more Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:30:30 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/AVA-Friday-Eve-17.jpg.webp?itok=jF0IpW0x https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/AVA-Friday-Eve-17.jpg.webp?itok=jF0IpW0x https://djmag.com/news/first-ever-nonstop-us-flights-ibiza-announced-2027 Passengers from the US East Coast will no longer need to connect through major European hubs  Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:48:01 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/Ibiza-guide-header.jpg_0.webp?itok=c0BLMKAX https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/Ibiza-guide-header.jpg_0.webp?itok=c0BLMKAX https://djmag.com/features/six-emerging-artists-you-need-hear-august-2026 The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From bone-rattling baile-funk and club-tuned pop to sun-blushed house, wonky electro and beyond, here’s August 2026’s list of upcoming talent you should be keeping track of DJ Mag Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:44:18 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/GTK%20AUG%2026%20HEADER2.jpg.webp?itok=_d-GmOoU https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/GTK%20AUG%2026%20HEADER2.jpg.webp?itok=_d-GmOoU https://djmag.com/features/capturing-notting-hill-carnivals-true-spirit-photographer-ian-watts As he celebrates 50 years of photographing Notting Hill Carnival with a free exhibition at London’s Outernet, BAFTA-winning photographer Ian Watts shares the stories behind 10 of his most treasured shots Anu Shukla Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:11:35 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/HEADER.jpg.webp?itok=xFJy1OOn https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/HEADER.jpg.webp?itok=xFJy1OOn https://djmag.com/reviews/falyn-space-cowgirl Music Reviews SINGLES-EPs Release date: 27 August 2026 | DaMs FALYN Space Cowgirl Aluku Records The seams become sound DaMs Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-08/Space%20Cowgirl%20.webp?itok=cI3T9qBU https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-08/Space%20Cowgirl%20.webp?itok=cI3T9qBU https://djmag.com/news/listen-ezra-collectives-new-single-jubilee-feeling ‘Here Because Of Hope’, which arrives on 11th September via Partisan Records James Keith Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:02:46 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/ezra-collective-credit-sergio-pointer.jpeg.webp?itok=1SySP-Wp https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/ezra-collective-credit-sergio-pointer.jpeg.webp?itok=1SySP-Wp https://djmag.com/news/romfords-90s-rave-scene-be-explored-new-immersive-exhibition-mega-mega Mega Mega: Romford’s Suburban Sound Revolution runs from October to December 2026 James Keith Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:40:34 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/romford.jpg.webp?itok=uoESgoIt https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/romford.jpg.webp?itok=uoESgoIt https://djmag.com/news/chase-status-announce-new-album-generic-everything-share-gone-too-far-video-watch The new album arrives on 2nd October and boasts collaborations with J Hus, Little Simz, Skrillex, Giggs, D Double E, Blanco, IRAH, Col3trane, Finessekid and more James Keith Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:08:53 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/chase-and-status.jpg.webp?itok=QRoNJpi_ https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/chase-and-status.jpg.webp?itok=QRoNJpi_ https://djmag.com/news/dolly-parton-rip-electronic-and-dance-artists-pay-tribute-late-country-music-icon Galantis, Kelly Lee Owens, Optimo and more have paid tribute to the late country star, who passed away earlier this week James Keith Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:21:47 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/dolly%20parton.jpg.webp?itok=MGhYP0qJ https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/dolly%20parton.jpg.webp?itok=MGhYP0qJ https://djmag.com/news/tomorrowland-reveals-full-line-2026-china-festival-magic-of-tomorrowland Axwell, Alison Wonderland, Miss Monique, Joel Corry, and Tiësto are among those on the bill James Keith Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:54:07 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/5.jpg.webp?itok=Fh3huKLv https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/5.jpg.webp?itok=Fh3huKLv https://djmag.com/features/recognise-114-mira Berlin house and techno stalwart and longtime Kater resident Mira celebrates 30 years of DJing with an extended mix exploring a lesser-known side of her sound rooted in electro, bass and breaks. The German producer also speaks with Megan Venzin about the patient approach and constant evolution that has guided her decades-long journey in music Megan Venzin Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:34:18 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/RECOGNISE-114-HEADER.jpg.webp?itok=-294Jwjh https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/RECOGNISE-114-HEADER.jpg.webp?itok=-294Jwjh https://djmag.com/news/turnstile-announce-remix-album-four-tet-kettama-oklou-more Floating Points, Slayyyter, A.G. Cook and Elton John also feature on the Baltimore band’s rework project, due out later this week Marissa Cetin Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:13:45 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/turnstile-remix-album-never-enough-versions-elthon-john-four-tet-slayyyter.jpg.webp?itok=83v8MjkE https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/turnstile-remix-album-never-enough-versions-elthon-john-four-tet-slayyyter.jpg.webp?itok=83v8MjkE https://djmag.com/news/83-of-gen-z-have-experienced-hearing-issues-after-live-music-events-study-finds The data, shared by the Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID), aims to encourage greater use of earplugs at music events Marissa Cetin Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:50:37 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/homepage-banner-DLTM_0.jpg.webp?itok=NvhF_pNE https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/homepage-banner-DLTM_0.jpg.webp?itok=NvhF_pNE https://djmag.com/news/watch-pinkpatheress-and-zara-larsson-perform-stateside-remix-live-all-points-east The London festival marked the first time the two stars have performed their hit remix together live Marissa Cetin Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:40:56 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/zara-larsson-pinkpantheress-stateside-remix-all-points-east-london.jpeg.webp?itok=5p0gzyPU https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/zara-larsson-pinkpantheress-stateside-remix-all-points-east-london.jpeg.webp?itok=5p0gzyPU https://djmag.com/news/50-years-of-uk-free-party-and-rave-culture-documented-new-photography-exhibition-common Nottingham’s Bonington Gallery will showcase the work of Alan Lodge, aka Tash, capturing landmark moments in British counterculture Marissa Cetin Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:43:03 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/Alan-tash-Lodge-Celebration-Summer-Solstice-Stonehenge-Free-Festival-June-1982-photography-exhibition-bonington-gallery.jpg.webp?itok=sVvKnqwq https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/Alan-tash-Lodge-Celebration-Summer-Solstice-Stonehenge-Free-Festival-June-1982-photography-exhibition-bonington-gallery.jpg.webp?itok=sVvKnqwq https://djmag.com/news/police-discover-stash-of-drugs-buried-underground-creamfields-site Police photos show green “Cornetto” and brown “It’s Coming Home” pills among the seized drugs Marissa Cetin Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:35:17 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/creamfields-full-seizure%20copy.jpg.webp?itok=qYsISohJ https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/creamfields-full-seizure%20copy.jpg.webp?itok=qYsISohJ https://djmag.com/news/listen-carl-cox-dj-set-recorded-live-unvrs-ibiza See the British DJ in action during his ongoing summer residency Marissa Cetin Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:40:29 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/carl-cox-unvrs-ibiza-recorded-set-bbc-radio-1-dance-mix.jpeg.webp?itok=1BuUzs5g https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/carl-cox-unvrs-ibiza-recorded-set-bbc-radio-1-dance-mix.jpeg.webp?itok=1BuUzs5g https://djmag.com/features/max-dean-family-affair London-born DJ, producer and label owner Max Dean is one of the buzziest and busiest artists to emerge out of UK house music’s new wave. With two UK Top 40 hits, a Coachella debut, his own NEXUP label, and a run of dates at Amnesia during the club’s 50th anniversary year, it’s safe to say 2026 is shaping up to be monumental for the rising star. DJ Mag Ibiza met up with him on the White Isle to talk family, chart success, and why making it big on the island has always been the goal.   Mick Wilson Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:27:54 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/MAX-DEAN-ibz-cover-1_1.jpg.webp?itok=vRfDdo2W https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-08/MAX-DEAN-ibz-cover-1_1.jpg.webp?itok=vRfDdo2W