https://djmag.com/ DJ Mag - living & breathing dance music. en Music / Dance Music DJ Mag Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:13:47 +0100 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:10:32 +0100 https://djmag.com/news/vinyl-recycling-pilot-scheme-launched-across-us-independent-record-stores Vinyl collectors can drop off unplayable records at LA's Amoeba Music and New York's Rough Trade NYC to be recycled as part of the industry-led pilot programme Marissa Cetin Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:10:32 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/amoeba-hollywood-us-independent-record-stores-pilot-programme-vinyl-recycling-wmg-gz.jpg.webp?itok=jGmbMgIb https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/amoeba-hollywood-us-independent-record-stores-pilot-programme-vinyl-recycling-wmg-gz.jpg.webp?itok=jGmbMgIb https://djmag.com/news/amsterdam-dance-event-announces-250-artists-2026-edition The annual city-wide industry festival returns for its 30th anniversary with Skepta, Avalon Emerson, Octo Octa, DJ Nobu, KI/KI, Armin van Buuren and more Marissa Cetin Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:50:47 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/211025_branding_TomDoms_3950.jpg.webp?itok=BSQC4zSg https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/211025_branding_TomDoms_3950.jpg.webp?itok=BSQC4zSg https://djmag.com/news/charli-xcx-brat-artwork-designer-shares-creative-process Art director Brent David Freaney shares insight into the design process behind the album that defined summer 2024 Marissa Cetin Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:25:46 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/charli-xcx-brat-album-design-talk-presentation.jpg.webp?itok=_CFiRdVP https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/charli-xcx-brat-album-design-talk-presentation.jpg.webp?itok=_CFiRdVP https://djmag.com/news/solid-grooves-and-miamis-club-space-call-venezuela-earthquake-relief-donations Both are organising donation efforts following the earthquakes, which have killed nearly 1,500 people at the time of writing Christian Eede Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:51:52 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/RS63010_p-VEN0425_hpr.webp?itok=tMGRAqr7 https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/RS63010_p-VEN0425_hpr.webp?itok=tMGRAqr7 https://djmag.com/news/tidal-excludes-ai-generated-music-royalty-payments-new-policy-update “Many have told us they do not want to be exposed to — or prompted to listen to — wholly AI-generated music”, a TIDAL executive said Marissa Cetin Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:21:50 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/tidal-logo-ai-generated-music-policy-demonetisatoion.jpg.webp?itok=Vuiih1PT https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/tidal-logo-ai-generated-music-policy-demonetisatoion.jpg.webp?itok=Vuiih1PT https://djmag.com/news/watch-swedish-house-mafia-premiere-new-track-lykke-li-happiness-so-sad-ushuaia-ibiza The track also features production from Max Martin and Oscar Holter, with Ingrosso calling the group a “Swedish Avengers crew” Marissa Cetin Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:10:02 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/swedish-house-mafia-lykke-li-single-happiness-is-so-sad-premiere-ushuaia-ibiza-residency.jpg.webp?itok=OoFg2XWV https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/swedish-house-mafia-lykke-li-single-happiness-is-so-sad-premiere-ushuaia-ibiza-residency.jpg.webp?itok=OoFg2XWV https://djmag.com/news/fred-again-soundtracks-dior-menswear-show-paris-featuring-unreleased-music The UK producer’s 17-minute bespoke mix featured music from Young Thug, Latin Mafia, Jamie T, KETTAMA, and more Marissa Cetin Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:25:08 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/fred-again-soundtrack-mix-score-dior-jonathan-anderson-mens-paris-fashion-week-summer-2027-show.jpg.webp?itok=SosdjmEl https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/fred-again-soundtrack-mix-score-dior-jonathan-anderson-mens-paris-fashion-week-summer-2027-show.jpg.webp?itok=SosdjmEl https://djmag.com/features/six-emerging-artists-you-need-hear-june-2026 The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. 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