Features - Mixmag MENA

Mariann Krott continues to shape electronic music behind the scenes after more than two decades in the industry

As electronic music's global infrastructure continues to expand, Mariann Krott remains one of the professionals helping keep it moving

Sueños de Esperanza is turning a community-driven vision into a global platform

Bugra Baktir reflects on trust, legacy and why Barcelona marks a major milestone in the evolution of Sueños de Esperanza

N/A(Z) turns sound technology and performance into tools for perception

Blending experimental electronic music with philosophical inquiry, N/A(Z) creates works that question fixed narratives and invite audiences into alternative modes of thought

NODUS: “Identity always wins in the long run”

From local roots to global resonance, NODUS explores growth, identity and the future of the dancefloor

Dish Dash move with intent, shaping their own narrative

Dish Dash star on the third cover of Mixmag Middle East & North Africa

Kozlow: “A good dancefloor is a good dancefloor, no matter where it is”

We caught up with Kozlow and discussed how ANTHR FCKNG PARTY evolved from a basement party into a label, the curatorial thinking behind AFP releases and what the current New York club sound means to him

Winter Is Coming brought electronic music to Turkiye’s high-altitude Erciyes across two weekends

The gathering took place at Mirada del Lago Erciyes over January 30-31 and February 1 and 6-8

Made in Egypt: A sonic bridge between cultures

Made In Egypt embodies a vision where global musical influences, emotional storytelling, and artistic authenticity converge in harmony

15 of the best photos from MOGA Festival’s sixth Moroccan edition

Held from 1–5 October, the 2025 edition once again brought together electronic music, wellness and cultural exploration along Morocco’s Atlantic coast

Get to Know Pleizel, shaping her own sound in electronic music

Pleizel’s recent four-track EP ‘Primal Touch’ highlights her range from glitch textures to vocal fragments

Bedouin, always moving, constantly creating their own space

Bedouin star on the second cover of Mixmag Middle East & North Africa

CEAUS: “Seeing people vibing with you from all kinds of different cultures or social circles is just amazing”

CEAUS steps into a broader spotlight through his Armada Music debut EP, ‘Another Light’

Unapologetic and unstoppable, Nicole Moudaber sets her own pace

Nicole Moudaber stars on the first cover of Mixmag Middle East & North Africa

Paso Doble blends tradition and technology into a distinct sonic narrative

GĒNĒTIC, his upcoming record label and multimedia project, is set to explore the human condition through sonic and visual narratives

The dream of hope: Sueños de Esperanza

“My greatest joy in life is curating, shaping and organising musical experiences”

Zamna heads to North Cyprus for landmark debut event on May 10

Chris Avantgarde, Mahmut Orhan, Sparrow & Barbossa, Abstraal and Duvas are set to perform at Zamna North Cyprus next month

Pierre Locher: “What excites me about the Middle Eastern scene is the sense of possibility”

We caught up with Pierre Locher to talk about the evolving electronic music landscape in the region, the role of artistic freedom and why community matters in today’s industry

SAS crafts a sonic identity from Beirut to Berlin and Milan

SAS defines her techno journey with her latest album ‘Industrial Fairytale’s haunting tones

Meet Black Camel Records: The Dubai-based label set to fuse sound, fashion and identity

Guided by the motto “A TRIBE UNITED BY MUSIC”, Black Camel Records is focused on delivering house music infused with the region's unique cultural influence

"A clear head on Sunday morning is a gift": Why DJs and ravers are embracing sobriety

Niamh Ingram explores the benefits sobriety can bring for people involved in dance music, including in-depth chats with Patrick Topping, Rebekah and Radio Slave

FATE’s genre-fluid storytelling unfolds with calm precision in her KOF Project set

FATE navigates genres to tell a story rooted in truth