https://djmag.com/ DJ Mag - living & breathing dance music. en Music / Dance Music DJ Mag Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:49:18 +0100 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:47:20 +0100 https://djmag.com/reviews/ps-hitsquad-life-license Music Reviews ALBUMS Release date: 3 July 2026 | James Keith PS Hitsquad Life on License House Anxiety Drill till the end James Keith Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:47:20 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-07/Life%20on%20Licence%20.jpg.webp?itok=vtTMZNPD https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-07/Life%20on%20Licence%20.jpg.webp?itok=vtTMZNPD https://djmag.com/reviews/kibo-kwengletariaragamyff Music Reviews ALBUMS Release date: 3 July 2026 | James Keith Kibo Kwengletaria:Ragamyff APLCO Believe the hype James Keith Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:31:32 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-07/image%20%281%29.jpeg.webp?itok=9Cv1iH-O https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-07/image%20%281%29.jpeg.webp?itok=9Cv1iH-O https://djmag.com/reviews/va-boddhi-satva-presents-jowice-archives-vol-1-bangui-dancefloor-classics Music Reviews COMPILATIONS Release date: 3 July 2026 | DaMs V/A Boddhi Satva Presents Jowice Archives Vol. 1: Bangui Dancefloor Classics Atal Bangui classics refashioned DaMs Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:28:05 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-07/Boddhi%20Satva%20Jowice%20Archives%20Vol.%201-%20Bangui%20Dancefloor%20Classics%20.jpg.webp?itok=SlTXZvbv https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-07/Boddhi%20Satva%20Jowice%20Archives%20Vol.%201-%20Bangui%20Dancefloor%20Classics%20.jpg.webp?itok=SlTXZvbv https://djmag.com/reviews/sam-shure-belinda-ep Music Reviews SINGLES-EPs Release date: 3 July 2026 | Claire Francis Sam Shure Belinda EP Rekids Two out of three Claire Francis Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:25:46 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-07/belinda%20ep.jpg.webp?itok=SweWOVSf https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/music_reviews/2026-07/belinda%20ep.jpg.webp?itok=SweWOVSf https://djmag.com/features/dj-mag-top-100-festivals-2026-record-breaking-numbers-vote-our-annual-poll-of-worlds-best The DJ Mag Top 100 Festivals poll is back for its sixth edition. Read on to discover which events DJ readers have deemed the best in the world, where they’ve placed, and what makes them such essential destinations for dance music fans DJ Mag Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:03:32 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/T100-Festivals-2026-ANALYSIS.jpg.webp?itok=I5OfgVhH https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/T100-Festivals-2026-ANALYSIS.jpg.webp?itok=I5OfgVhH https://djmag.com/news/tomorrowland-voted-worlds-no1-festival-dj-mags-top-100-festivals-2026-0 The Belgian mega festival tops DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals poll for the sixth time in 2026. We caught up with founders Michiel and Manu Beers to learn more about what makes this Belgian mega-festival such a special place for so many people all over the world DJ Mag Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:00:13 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/Tomorrowland%20Belgium%202025%20-%203.jpg.webp?itok=Yw7BS5Ws https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/Tomorrowland%20Belgium%202025%20-%203.jpg.webp?itok=Yw7BS5Ws https://djmag.com/live/top-100-festivals-2026-live-results-countdown We're counting down the results from 2026's Top 100 Festivals poll live here today (Thursday 2nd July) from 12:30 BST DJ Mag Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:13 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/T100%20Festivals%202026%20KV%2016-9.png.webp?itok=fbz-HJh9 https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-06/T100%20Festivals%202026%20KV%2016-9.png.webp?itok=fbz-HJh9 https://djmag.com/tech/alphatheta-announces-new-multi-player-cdj-1500x The new unit has many features from the flagship CDJ-3000X unit in a more compact design intended for smaller booths and at-home setups April Clare Welsh Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:46:05 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/alphatheta-cdj-1500x-2.jpg.webp?itok=fQQsnhWT https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/alphatheta-cdj-1500x-2.jpg.webp?itok=fQQsnhWT https://djmag.com/news/peder-mannerfelt-lands-clasico-records-iguana-aura-ep-shares-bubble-listen The four-track record is out on Friday 17th July Christian Eede Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:23:13 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/Capture-decran-2024-10-16-a-14.44.03-1920x865.png.webp?itok=2zhSjnI1 https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/Capture-decran-2024-10-16-a-14.44.03-1920x865.png.webp?itok=2zhSjnI1 https://djmag.com/news/alison-wonderland-carries-match-ball-pitch-australias-fifa-world-cup-stadium-captain She described the experiences as “one of the top moments” of her life Christian Eede Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:14:22 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/728152476_18593385313017346_5772804998101040795_n.jpg.webp?itok=2m3dmI7R https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/728152476_18593385313017346_5772804998101040795_n.jpg.webp?itok=2m3dmI7R https://djmag.com/news/i-jordan-debuts-peach-discs-soft-serve-summer-ep-shares-your-love-listen The EP’s lead single is “a nod to London’s queer music scene”, according to the artist Christian Eede Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:04:59 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/I%20Jordan%20poses%20against%20a%20pink%20garage%20door.jpg.webp?itok=F1JSUKX9 https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/I%20Jordan%20poses%20against%20a%20pink%20garage%20door.jpg.webp?itok=F1JSUKX9 https://djmag.com/news/indira-paganotto-links-el-karima-new-track-dream-listen The single is a joint release between Paganotto’s ARTCORE label and Tomorrowland Music Christian Eede Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:52:58 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/indira%20el%20karima.jpg.webp?itok=1Sh1HiE7 https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/indira%20el%20karima.jpg.webp?itok=1Sh1HiE7 https://djmag.com/news/warehouse-project-expands-whp26-season-new-shows-unveils-vault-room Takeovers will come from Worried About Henry, Max Dean’s NEXUP brand, Rampa + &ME, and more Christian Eede Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:39:12 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/The%20Warehouse%20Project%201%20-%20Kezia%20Tirayoh.jpg.webp?itok=qpDDVrOb https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/The%20Warehouse%20Project%201%20-%20Kezia%20Tirayoh.jpg.webp?itok=qpDDVrOb https://djmag.com/news/play-inspired-new-yorks-underground-rave-scene-premiere-edinburgh-fringe The Late Utopians will debut at the Underbelly venue on 5th August Christian Eede Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:29:48 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/Screenshot%202026-07-01%20at%2013.31.21.png.webp?itok=Zytk_nGY https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/Screenshot%202026-07-01%20at%2013.31.21.png.webp?itok=Zytk_nGY https://djmag.com/news/watch-carl-coxs-vinyl-only-set-brighton-beach-2025 "A few hours of digging deep, pulling out records and seeing where they took us" April Clare Welsh Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:13 BST DJ Mag https://djmag.com/sites/default/files/styles/djm_23_430x242/public/2026-07/IMG_5671%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=P2hdzR_O 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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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