Features - Mixmag MENA

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

Don't give up the day job?: A generation of DJs are working 9 to 5 without compromising their music dreams

Electronic artists are combining a music career with a day job and succeeding on their own terms

Wally Lopez: ‘I do love make the people dance and create the energy for a real party’

Wally Lopez has dropped his latest single on January 17 on Houseyounite

Scott Forshaw: ‘The key to my career has been consistent dedication every single day’

We caught up with Scott Forshaw to explore his journey from Dubai residencies to international recognition

A memorable sonic journey on the longest night of the year: ‘Solstice Sessions’

Presented by Mixmag MENA and Hence, the event on December 21 showcased DOBé, Gloria, Jayesh, Masry, Saade b2b Mo Ezabyy and Sam Tonic

New platform Molodify pioneers access to DAW files from top artists

Producers eager to showcase their DAW files and join the platform can submit their applications during the beta launch period

Franc Fala: ‘My goal is to develop a recognisable style over time, regardless of the genre’

Insights into how Franc Fala combines artistic integrity with a growing global presence

Maxi Meraki and Mahmut Orhan on reimagining ‘Pangea’ and blending cultures through sound

A shared vision of fusing genres brought Maxi Meraki and Mahmut Orhan together in a cross-cultural remix journey

Amsterdam Dance Event concludes vibrant 29th edition, announces 2025 dates

Amsterdam Dance Event’s 30th edition will take place from October 22 to 26, 2025

Jenn Getz & Alfie’s guide to Dubai: 10 essential spots

Ahead of International Music Summit Dubai, we hit up Jenn Getz & Alfie, to put together a guide to Dubai to check out during summit downtime

Boogie Box: How Hassan Alwan filled a musical void in the UAE

Celebrating 15 years, Boogie Box has evolved from a simple idea into a landmark

International Music Summit expands to the UAE with debut of IMS Dubai

November 14-15 marks the first IMS Dubai at W Hotel – Mina Seyahi

Snap & Boom builds a sustainable future for DIY artists

The UAE platform’s founder Tiéce Edwards spoke on the importance of diversity in music, empowering DIY artists and artist development strategies

Franc Fala: ‘For me, music is all about the element of surprise’

One of the creative minds behind this summer's hit track 'Yamore,' Franc Fala, shares the story and inspirations behind his music

The vision behind Hence, Management and its impact on regional talent

We sat down with Omar Gamal to discuss the evolution of the scene and his efforts in promoting regional talent

Please stop calling music 'content'

In the internet age content is king. But music means so much more

Melleefresh and Hectic bring high-energy vibes with ‘The Play Deep Sessions’

Melleefresh and Hectic have shared insights on their new collaborative album

Aloki Batra: ‘Pacha Ibiza will be at the forefront of introducing the sound of a new generation’

The Pacha Group and FIVE Hospitality CEO Aloki Batra speaks on a monumental Pacha Ibiza 2024 season and FIVE Music as the dual Entertainment Behemoths of Pacha Ibiza and FIVE Hotels and Resorts are poised for global domination