https://djmag.com/ DJ Mag - living & breathing dance music. en Music / Dance Music DJ Mag Sat, 23 May 2026 14:28:58 +0100 Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://djmag.com/reviews/boards-of-canada-inferno Music Reviews ALBUMS Release date: 29 May 2026 | Ben Cardew Boards of Canada Inferno Warp Records Gorgeous mechanical unease Ben Cardew Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-05/inferno.jpg.webp?itok=YJ3gxIAS https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-05/inferno.jpg.webp?itok=YJ3gxIAS https://djmag.com/news/arthi-shares-new-single-maayam-featuring-pritt-listen The track was co-produced with Iamsi April Clare Welsh Fri, 22 May 2026 16:26:12 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-05/Arthi%20credit%20Jay%20Sentrosi%202.jpeg.jpg.webp?itok=EFswR4bL 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In the middle of a huge year, he speaks to DJ Mag about his early inspirations, his rise to prominence, and his relaxed approach to creativity Kristan J Caryl Thu, 21 May 2026 15:44:40 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-05/Omar_01_0.jpg.webp?itok=88AxiD5n https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-05/Omar_01_0.jpg.webp?itok=88AxiD5n https://djmag.com/news/new-order-announce-best-rest-of-compilation-unreleased-remixes Dave Clarke, Sabres of Paradise, CJ Bolland, Howie B, Richie Hawtin and Shep Pettibone feature on the tracklist Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 21 May 2026 15:17:21 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-05/mMoQy7Pg.jpeg.webp?itok=v7eira4P https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-05/mMoQy7Pg.jpeg.webp?itok=v7eira4P https://djmag.com/news/harvey-mckay-scottish-techno-dj-and-producer-has-died News of the Drumcode affiliated artist’s passing was shared by the label earlier today Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 21 May 2026 14:47:54 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-05/Screenshot%202026-05-21%20at%2015.59.09.png.webp?itok=h6oITeK9 https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-05/Screenshot%202026-05-21%20at%2015.59.09.png.webp?itok=h6oITeK9 https://djmag.com/reviews/hijinx-dont-ask-why Music Reviews SINGLES-EPs Release date: 22 May 2026 | James Keith HIJINX Don’t Ask Why White Peach Dub in three steps James Keith Thu, 21 May 2026 14:32:44 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-05/don%27t%20ask%20why.jpg.webp?itok=NzHE4jtz https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-05/don%27t%20ask%20why.jpg.webp?itok=NzHE4jtz https://djmag.com/news/watch-edc-las-vegas-2026-sets-hardwell-underworld-more Organiser Insomniac has also announced plans for dual weekends in 2027 Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 21 May 2026 13:12:28 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-05/edc-las-vegas-2026-crowdshot.jpg.webp?itok=aZnQ8bia https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-05/edc-las-vegas-2026-crowdshot.jpg.webp?itok=aZnQ8bia https://djmag.com/news/charlotte-de-witte-announces-new-audiovisual-live-show-resistance Fans heading to events including Sónar and Bilboa BBK this summer will be some of the first to experience the concept Martin Guttridge-Hewitt Thu, 21 May 2026 12:41:55 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-05/671832065_18580061332000448_5715080478968912256_n.jpg%20%281%29.webp?itok=q4Tcd02U https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-05/671832065_18580061332000448_5715080478968912256_n.jpg%20%281%29.webp?itok=q4Tcd02U 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