DJ Mag

Recognise 105: hellotones “El hijo de PueblaYork”

Michael McKinney — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:00:55 BST

Tony Dominguez, aka hellotones “El hijo de PueblaYork”, lives and breathes cumbia. The traditional folk-slash-dance music has evolved across Latin America and beyond over the past century to become an endlessly varied and deeply expressive cultural touchstone, connecting communities and histories with its distinctive rhythm and irresistible sense of groove. Alongside a mix demonstrating his singular style, the New York-based Mexican-American DJ speaks to Michael McKinney about the influence of hip-hop and mixtape culture on his approach, representing his community, and taking cumbia into brand new contexts.

Man pleads guilty to role in Run-DMC Jam Master Jay murder

James Keith — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:38:19 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/jam-master-jay.jpg.webp?itok=WV-tt46m

ZAINAB samples Hamid El Shaeri's ‘Ayonha’ on new single, ‘Her Eyes’: Listen

James Keith — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:34:00 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/%27Her%20Eyes%27%20LEAD%20PORTRAIT%20-%20ZAINAB_6%20-%20CREDIT%20ENMI%20YANG.jpg.webp?itok=X5CYoRn0

Chase & Status and Dimitri Vegas to feature in new James Bond video game, 007: First Light

James Keith — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:33:16 BST

Players will get to interact directly with Dimitri Vegas’ character, who also created a remix of the Bond theme, while Chase & Status will be seen DJing in one of the scenes

Watch a short documentary on Fabio & Grooverider’s youth project with The Outlook Orchestra

James Keith — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:16:00 BST

James Keith Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:16:00 BST DJ Mag

Boards Of Canada announce ‘Inferno’ global listening sessions

James Keith — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:01:39 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/boards-of-canada-inferno.jpg.webp?itok=rGpOi7ib

Lyra Pramuk announces ‘Hymnal’ remix album featuring Djrum, Verraco, Laurel Halo, more

Marissa Cetin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:38:36 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/Lyra-Pramuk-hymnal-resung-remix-album-photoFrankie-Casillo.jpg.webp?itok=nDM0D7U6

Interplanetary Criminal announces WHP takeover featuring Joy Orbison, Jyoty, more

Marissa Cetin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:13:26 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/658810020_18246820081305875_3931591959501625946_n.jpg.webp?itok=Ny69cmFB

Shanti Celeste shares resource document exploring sober curiosity and neurodivergence in nightlife

Marissa Cetin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:38:41 BST

"I’m sharing this because so many people feel this way, but don’t hear it spoken about in the world I operate in. In my opinion you don’t need things to be 'really bad' to want something to change. I hope this finds someone who needs it."

Watch The Weeknd debut new track in Rio de Janeiro

Marissa Cetin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:54:47 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/the-weeknd-new-track-anitta-rio-de-janeiro-concert-tour-2026.jpg.webp?itok=jiooxxUv

Phone-free events up 567% since 2024, report finds

Marissa Cetin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:20:36 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/no-phones-free-dance-floor-policy-study-eventbrite-increase.png.webp?itok=3feomeDx

Fred again.. shares public Dropbox folder filled with USB002 creative files

Marissa Cetin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:27:12 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/fred-again-usb002-tour-dropbox-assets-folder-music-visuals.jpeg.webp?itok=ziveSYYH

Octo Octa shares new single, ‘First Intention (Right Here, Right Now)’: Listen

Olivia Stock — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:03:22 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/Octo%20Octa_Marysia%20Swietlicka%208.jpg.webp?itok=ahRgEDva

IZCO - Powerscroft

Ben Cardew — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:04:41 BST

Music Reviews ALBUMS Release date: 1 May 2026 | Ben Cardew IZCO Powerscroft Brownswood Recordings Reviving broken beat

Octo Octa - Sigils For Survival

Tazmé Pillay — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:45:58 BST

Music Reviews ALBUMS Release date: 30 April 2026 | Tazmé Pillay Octo Octa Sigils For Survival T4T LUV NRG House as armour

DJ Mag: diversity & equality report 2025

DJ Mag — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:08:46 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/dj-mag-diversity-report-2025.jpg.webp?itok=PxLH6Qvp

Fire destroys LGBTQ+ nightclub near Milton Keynes, man arrested

April Clare Welsh — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:37:41 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/69edc566d0a9a.jpg.webp?itok=Vsj1Taaz

Watch Madonna debut new tracks during surprise set at LA nightclub, The Abbey

April Clare Welsh — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:17:42 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/Screenshot%25202026-04-15%2520at%25209.52.38%25E2%2580%25AFAM.webp?itok=p9q9439p

Exhibition celebrating 125 years of Black British music opens at V&A East Museum

April Clare Welsh — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:00:06 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/Sam%20White%2C%20Nolay%2C%20outside%20ID%20Live%20at%20Cargo%2C%202005%20%20%C2%A9%20Photo%20by%20Sam%20White.jpg.webp?itok=crKyQuGx

Tool behind Gorillaz’ KONG Studios site opens to artists for custom fan platforms

April Clare Welsh — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:36:16 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/img2950_orig.webp?itok=lCOPANH4

Female DJs account for only 15% of AlphaTheta users, IMS report finds

April Clare Welsh — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:22:35 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/maxresdefault_0.jpg.webp?itok=sfpTlBYU

Watch Usain Bolt join DJ AG in the booth at London Marathon pop-up event

April Clare Welsh — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:30:14 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/UsainBolt%3ADJAG.jpg.webp?itok=WPs8DbIq

Ultra Miami secures 20-year Bayfront Park contract despite local noise complaints

April Clare Welsh — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:17:44 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/Screenshot%202026-03-26%20at%2014.12.02.png.webp?itok=M2cKPuwS

Kamma & Masalo launch Brighter Discs label, announce EP ‘Can’t Fake the Feeling’

April Clare Welsh — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:01:07 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/kamma-masalo-1600x1078.webp?itok=zmF8QOrB

Spekki Webu announces new album, ‘Bootstrap Paradox’, on Outer Orbit Records

April Clare Welsh — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:22:11 BST

https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-04/Spekki%20Webu%20Press%20Pic.jpg.webp?itok=TqYgI_gC