https://djmag.com/ DJ Mag - living & breathing dance music. en Music / Dance Music DJ Mag Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:21:45 +0100 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:50:37 +0100 https://djmag.com/features/how-meat-beat-manifestos-radio-babylon-became-breakbeat-hardcores-accidental-anthem Produced almost entirely out of samples, Meat Beat Manifesto's ‘Radio Babylon’ raised eyebrows on its release at the turn of the '90s, but gradually got picked up by the proto-jungle producers emerging out of the rave scene. Before long, DJs like Hype, Krust, Jumpin Jack Frost and Fabio & Grooverider were playing it alongside cuts by Lennie De Ice and 4hero at seminal London nights like AWOL and Rage. It would soon go on to be sampled by the likes of The Prodigy and Aphex Twin, and is now recognised a seminal record of the era. Here, Ben Murphy catches up with its creator Jack Dangers to learn the story of how he accidentally produced the track that would become a benchmark of breakbeat hardcore Ben Murphy Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:50:37 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Meat-Beat-Manifesto-HEADER.jpg.webp?itok=-uT2Axx9 https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Meat-Beat-Manifesto-HEADER.jpg.webp?itok=-uT2Axx9 https://djmag.com/news/swedish-house-mafia-announce-only-european-live-shows-2027 Returning to the scene of last month's sell-out concert, only this time over four nights Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:34:42 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/20260829_SHM-ULLEVI_%40clem.protin-7.jpg.webp?itok=S0YF-xsu https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/20260829_SHM-ULLEVI_%40clem.protin-7.jpg.webp?itok=S0YF-xsu https://djmag.com/news/watch-tiestos-full-creamfields-2026-set Featuring tracks from7 CRW, Three Drives, KETTAMA and more  Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:02:01 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Tiesto-Dreamstate-SoCal.jpg.webp?itok=ljZ3scmW https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Tiesto-Dreamstate-SoCal.jpg.webp?itok=ljZ3scmW https://djmag.com/news/watch-amelie-lens-dj-14000-people-front-of-antwerps-royal-museum-of-fine-art The landmark event marked the launch of her debut album Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:28:54 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/802307362_18624606409022522_1093126798207729539_n.jpg.webp?itok=F0yYnIYx https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/802307362_18624606409022522_1093126798207729539_n.jpg.webp?itok=F0yYnIYx https://djmag.com/news/nene-h-announces-new-ep-shares-war-das-ein-traum-listen Out next month via the Berlin artist's own UMAY label April Clare Welsh Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:41:58 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Nene%20H%20Press%20Pic%202%20%C2%A9%20Julien%20Tell.jpg.webp?itok=_Zc2CC-I https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Nene%20H%20Press%20Pic%202%20%C2%A9%20Julien%20Tell.jpg.webp?itok=_Zc2CC-I https://djmag.com/news/glastonbury-2027-tickets-sale-date-announced-price-passes-ps400 A ticket gives you access to "4,000 performances across more than 100 stages and five nights camping" April Clare Welsh Wed, 09 Sep 2026 15:11:56 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/41-Glastofest23-AndrewAllcock-230625-%20Andrew%20Allcock.jpg.webp?itok=hb35H6kI https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/41-Glastofest23-AndrewAllcock-230625-%20Andrew%20Allcock.jpg.webp?itok=hb35H6kI https://djmag.com/news/listen-skrillex-and-chase-status-surprise-new-single-essa-ta-quente "Born out of our love for Brazilian rap and baile funk" April Clare Welsh Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:56:46 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Chase%26Status_Skrillex.jpg.webp?itok=FX5U6ivf https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Chase%26Status_Skrillex.jpg.webp?itok=FX5U6ivf https://djmag.com/news/listen-uniiqu3s-new-single-papi The new single features Australian producer Swick, with vocals from Spank Rock and Jazz Alonso James Keith Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:12:51 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/uniiqu3-credit-lisa-persson-1.jpg.webp?itok=GQEl7ilg https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/uniiqu3-credit-lisa-persson-1.jpg.webp?itok=GQEl7ilg https://djmag.com/news/rare-synth-studio-opens-public-celebrate-909-day The collection also features a pair of turntables signed by Grandmaster Flash April Clare Welsh Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:09:07 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/A%20product%20shot%20of%20the%20909.jpg.webp?itok=mBWzPz-N https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/A%20product%20shot%20of%20the%20909.jpg.webp?itok=mBWzPz-N https://djmag.com/news/saint-abdullah-and-eomac-return-planet-mu-new-album-share-single-listen The new album arrives on 16th October via Planet Mu James Keith Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:45:04 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/SAINT_A%20and_E_Rebecca_Distance.jpg.webp?itok=UQz5MygW https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/SAINT_A%20and_E_Rebecca_Distance.jpg.webp?itok=UQz5MygW https://djmag.com/news/tomorrowland-winter-2027-dates-and-ticket-sales-announced Last year's edition hosted performances from over 100 DJs and artists April Clare Welsh Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:19:28 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/42-tomorrowland-winter.jpg.webp?itok=HFXFuVLj https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/42-tomorrowland-winter.jpg.webp?itok=HFXFuVLj https://djmag.com/news/brian-eno-relaunches-cult-ambient-label-opal-records-two-album-reissues The ambient maestro's "lost" LPs 'Another Day on Earth' and 'Drawn From Life' are getting a new pressing on the "label for outsiders" Marissa Cetin Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:32 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/brian-eno-opal-records-re-launch-2005-photo-GUIDO-HARARI%202.jpg.webp?itok=iyjbXKtV https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/brian-eno-opal-records-re-launch-2005-photo-GUIDO-HARARI%202.jpg.webp?itok=iyjbXKtV https://djmag.com/news/new-book-celebrates-20-years-of-key-london-jungle-drum-bass-night-and-label-rupture A new book on Velocity Press celebrates the key London rave party and label co-founded by Double O and Mantra in 2006 Marissa Cetin Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:23:12 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/rupture-ldn-london-rave-club-uk-night-book-velocity-press.png.webp?itok=lt0h2Ux4 https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/rupture-ldn-london-rave-club-uk-night-book-velocity-press.png.webp?itok=lt0h2Ux4 https://djmag.com/news/gyrofield-announces-debut-album-great-jobs-shares-single-listen Hong Kong-born, Netherlands-based artist Kiana Li takes inspiration from dub, post-industrial and post punk on their first LP, out next month Marissa Cetin Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:48:38 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/gyrofield-debut-album-great-jobs-new-single-press-photo-Loes-de-Boer.jpg.webp?itok=sx7V2ScX https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/gyrofield-debut-album-great-jobs-new-single-press-photo-Loes-de-Boer.jpg.webp?itok=sx7V2ScX https://djmag.com/news/tola-peckham-launches-fundraiser-after-burglars-steal-ps30000-worth-of-equipment In the 27th August break-in, thieves stole DJ gear, soundsystem components, bar stock and even card readers: "Unfortunately, they got the lot" Marissa Cetin Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:12:37 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/tola-peckham-burglarly-london-gofundme.jpeg.webp?itok=JtPkNeDu https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/tola-peckham-burglarly-london-gofundme.jpeg.webp?itok=JtPkNeDu https://djmag.com/news/new-manchester-club-locker-open-new-century-building The 450-capacity space will open on the ground floor of 1960s Grade II-listed New Century office building next month Marissa Cetin Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:48:14 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Manchester-new-club-Locker-CGI-rendering-Century-building-2026.jpg.webp?itok=iF0SqLeJ https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Manchester-new-club-Locker-CGI-rendering-Century-building-2026.jpg.webp?itok=iF0SqLeJ https://djmag.com/news/konflict-announces-festa-do-sols-final-london-rooftop-party-2026 Alessio Cristiano will join Antares and Balzar at Eight Members Club in Moorgate on Saturday 12th September DJ Mag Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:12:53 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Konflict%20header_0.JPG.webp?itok=EtdoEuAU https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Konflict%20header_0.JPG.webp?itok=EtdoEuAU https://djmag.com/news/14-people-hospitalised-during-chainsmokers-show-san-jose After the 4th September event at Discovery Meadow, the US EDM duo shared clips from the set on Instagram captioned: "This show was chaos!!!!!"  Marissa Cetin Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:26:20 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/the-chainsmokers-san-jose-discovery-meadow-show-14-hospital-injuries.jpg.webp?itok=QQiyUHqV https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/the-chainsmokers-san-jose-discovery-meadow-show-14-hospital-injuries.jpg.webp?itok=QQiyUHqV https://djmag.com/news/sara-landrys-hekate-label-and-change-beat-launch-remix-competition Prizes include an official release as well as a range of products from Native Instruments James Keith Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:31:34 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Change%20The%20Beat%20and%20Sara%20Landry.jpg.webp?itok=HE-HL6RN https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Change%20The%20Beat%20and%20Sara%20Landry.jpg.webp?itok=HE-HL6RN https://djmag.com/news/two-people-reported-dead-burning-man-2026 No cause of death has been officially confirmed for either of the deaths, which were unrelated James Keith Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:49:57 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/burning-man-credit-kyle-harmon.jpg.webp?itok=uG1nTC77 https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/burning-man-credit-kyle-harmon.jpg.webp?itok=uG1nTC77 https://djmag.com/news/anyma-issues-statement-after-istanbul-show-cancelled-over-satanic-imagery-claims The A/V show was supposed to take place as part of his ÆDEN tour, but was cancelled after social media posts accused the artist of using Satanic imagery James Keith Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:46:56 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/anyma-live-show.jpg.webp?itok=QBut8f3c https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/anyma-live-show.jpg.webp?itok=QBut8f3c https://djmag.com/features/manumission-return-of-ibizas-naughtiest-most-notorious-club-event Manumission is often remembered as Ibiza's wildest club event — although there was a lot more to it than just sex shows and outrageous behaviour. Now, 18 years after its last edition, the White Isle's most radical party is back. Le Weekend Manumission takes place across three venues over three days at the end of September, and is set to write its own set of mythical bacchanalian tales all over again Kristan J Caryl Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:06:01 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Manumission-HEADER_0.jpg.webp?itok=zHw1w9Wv https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Manumission-HEADER_0.jpg.webp?itok=zHw1w9Wv https://djmag.com/news/listen-saoirses-new-single-boombox "Boombox is a moody little tech-house number with a slight extraterrestrial edge" April Clare Welsh Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:07:34 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/LEAD%20PRESS_Saoirse_PRESS_02089%20LPS.jpg.webp?itok=rdy6KcJ0 https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/LEAD%20PRESS_Saoirse_PRESS_02089%20LPS.jpg.webp?itok=rdy6KcJ0 https://djmag.com/news/sam-alfred-announces-new-ep-no-more-ninja-tune Featuring a contribution from Luuk van Dijk on the opening track April Clare Welsh Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:27:36 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/SamAlfred.jpg.webp?itok=H3-wCj6B https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/SamAlfred.jpg.webp?itok=H3-wCj6B https://djmag.com/news/alok-adam-beyer-and-argy-link-new-single-keep Out on Alok's recently launched Rave New World label April Clare Welsh Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:36:28 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Keep%20Up-Composite%202.jpg.webp?itok=bk3Ed-sL https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-09/Keep%20Up-Composite%202.jpg.webp?itok=bk3Ed-sL