"I don't play for me—in that moment, I play for all of us." The Italian techno master reflects on preparing for marathon sets that run for as long as the crowd can stay standing.
The Chicago artist talks to Michael McKinney about how his love of video games and recent voyage of self-discovery inspired his excellent new album on Hyperdub.
Touring is an essential part of making a living for musicians. But what happens when one of the world's fastest-growing dance music markets is the hardest to access?
Hudson, New York, is known for its large queer population, yet its queer nightlife is sparse. Kiana Mickles pays a visit to a monthly event at local restaurant Lil' Deb's Oasis that is filling the void.
Developed for our editorial partnership with Splice, the UK artist's sample pack is a reflection of her progression from club music into classical composition.
"We always put minorities to the front." The Mala Junta cofounder and affiliate talk about prioritising femme queer ravers, the value of local party crews and not taking themselves too seriously.
"I discovered how to build sound systems at our dairy farm." The DJ talks about growing up in rural Australia, starting a label and more in this Playing Favourites live from Pitch Music & Arts.
"It's a pure form of love." The hardcore artist talks about collecting ephemera from rave zines, working in high fashion and his love for the gabber community.
"The Beatles blew my mind." The LA artist talks about her new album—Something in the Room She Moves—writing music while pregnant and how she works in the studio.
"Humans think they're top of the hierarchy." The Live From Earth member talks about growing up in Sunshine Farms, the perils of competition in the music industry and how TikTok changed her career.