Features Why electronic music lessons should be taught in secondary schools Electronic music lessons in secondary schools will bring back vibrancy, creativity and inclusiveness to music education, says NTIA founder Michael Kill
Features MAXI MERAKI reflects on the importance of keeping the faith in your own sound We sat down with MAXI MERAKI to chat about his evolving sound, musical influences and his plans for future shows in Beirut, Egypt, Qatar and Dubai
Features Anis Hachemi and SIN TEK: A tale of two musical identities The Qatar producer has released a collaborative remix with Alex Kaspersky for Oliver Marshak and VisualGiant’s ‘Midnight Symphony’. We caught up with SIN TEK to talk about his latest project on Dear Deer
Tech 8 of the best AI tools for music production Want to use AI to your advantage as a musician? Check out these tools for music production
Features Spotlight Series: Bazzzuk We got Analog Room resident DJ and Dancewerk party series co-founder Bazzzuk to contribute to our Spotlight Series with Little Pink Book
Features Siin Experience to celebrate second anniversary with DOBé, Rolbac, Ralph Nasr and Peter K We caught up with Michael Marwan Atala from Siin Experience to talk about the Syrian scene and staying true to what you believe in
Features Awakenings Summer Festival 2023: Techno's phenomenon continues to blaze with intensity Awakenings continues to outdo itself, creating unforgettable moments and driving techno's evolution with every edition. Check out the best pictures below
Features How the cost of living crisis is impacting DJs and producers Nightlife is under threat like never before. Patrick Hinton investigates the scale of problems facing dance music in 2023 and considers solutions, speaking to the industry's most visible workers: artists
Music In Session: SICARIA SICARIA delivers a fiery hour-long In Session mix and chats with Mixmag about her solo project, the resurgence of dubstep, and what’s next
News Matchy: ‘The crowd in Beirut really knows their way around and how to party’ Matchy opens up about his success, creativity and the changing landscapes in the iIndustry as well as his recent gig at Beirut's B 018
Features Omary: ‘I always had that dream of creating and producing my own music’ Omary and his unique sound: How traditional instruments shape his music
Features I Love Models: Why so many fashion models are becoming DJs Becky Buckle speaks with four model/DJs about the rise of the new style of double threat
Features Dj Tomer & Ricardo: ‘Afro House empowers underrepresented voices and showcases the richness of African culture’ We caught up with Dj Tomer & Ricardo to talk about the first single from their upcoming album, the concept behind the album, musical influences, studio setup, and more
Features Spotlight Series: Jenn Getz & Alfie The Dubai duo delve into their club favourites for an hour-long mix
Features Arodes: ‘Fight for your dreams, think big and pour yourself into it’ The artist performed at Morocco's Caprices 2023 this month
Music Listen to 10 tracks defining Tunisian electronic music selected by Shinigami San DJ and producer Shinigami San puts together a playlist and spotlights some of the Tunisian producers you should keep your eye on
Features ARKADYAN: ‘It's always cool to have many different ideas combined in one project’ ARKADYAN create an immersive musical experience that transcends cultural boundaries
Features Get to know Elif, the Istanbul-hailing artist exuding an electrifying aura Celebrating the meteoric rise of Elif as the latest featured artist in Mixmag MENA and Little Pink Book's Spotlight Series
Features T78: ‘All the music I make is based on to make people dance’ T78 uncovers the creative process of his recent EP 'Monster Truck' prior to his show at Istanbul DorockXL Venue on May 6
Comment 38 million tracks on music streaming services were played zero times in 2022 Is there a risk that streaming giants take a leaf out of Elon Musk’s book?
Features Culture as resistance: 6 Palestinian DJs you need to know Alice Austin speaks to six pioneering artists from Palestine about their differing experiences and challenges as musicians