Tech Google Assistant can reportedly detect samples "less than a second long" The AI has revealed snippets which have been unknown for years from tracks by the likes of Daft Punk to Madlib
Features Harder, better, faster, stronger: Has dance music got harder and faster? Why does it seem like dance music has got so hard and fast recently? Isaac Muk investigates, exploring the impact of a new generation of "play harder" clubbers and artists, social media and economic turmoil
Tech Pioneer DJ announces new four-channel high-end mixer, DJM-A9 It is marked as the successor to the DJM 900NXS2, with an RRP of £2,469
News New nightlife safety app Where You At? helps you find your friends on a night out The app uses Bluetooth to pinpoint the exact locations of your friends
News Fideles return to Afterlife with highly anticipated first release of the year, ‘Night After Night’ The EP includes CamelPhat’s remix touch on the title track
News Spotify launches in-app AI DJ feature that "knows your music taste" It comes complete with a “realistic voice” and a "curated line-up of music"
Events Sandbox Festival announces full line-up for 2023 edition The festival at Egypt’s El Gouna resort on the Red Sea runs from May 11 to 13, with the likes of Agents Of Time, Astra Club (Carlita b2b DJ Tennis), Denis Sulta, DJ Seinfeld, Francesco Del Garda, Hamish & Toby, HVOB, Jayda G, Moodymann, Palms Trax, Seth Troxler and Sama' Abdulhadi involved
News Burial soundtracks Burberry Autumn/Winter 2023 show at London Fashion Week The first collection from creative director Daniel Lee featured tracks such as ‘Truant’ and ‘Homeless’
News Bandcamp announces addition of playlist feature on mobile app Creating playlists on Bandcamp's mobile app is now possible
News Azu Tiwaline and Shinigami San curate 23-track compilation of Tunisian electronic music ‘Place: Tunisia’ will be released March 24 via New York label Air Texture
News Footage from Avicii's last ever performance has surfaced The video is from Tim Bergling's last show at Ibiza's Ushuaïa in 2016
News High demand: Tickets of 2023’s biggest music festivals fly off the shelves Despite increased prices, Tomorrowland, Lowlands and Glastonbury tickets sell out
News SU SANNA brings ‘Northern Lights’ with new single It is SU SANNA’s first release of the year and precedes a new remix and a collaborative single
Scene Reports The hedonistic beauty of The Ballroom Blitz’s Dubai debut in 15 photos The Ballroom Blitz’s Dubai debut was celebrated in style early this month
News UK tech-house originator Nathan Coles has died aged 52 He had an extremely influential career, co-founding Wiggle and Release, as well as serving as a fabric resident
News Ultra Abu Dhabi unveils phase one headliners for debut edition Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Sasha, John Digweed, Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Illenium, KSHMR, NGHTMRE and Skrillex are all set to perform
Features Why do the Grammys get dance music so wrong? Mixmag investigates Grammy nominations are often the subject of debate and controversy — but how are they chosen? Annabel Ross demystifies the voting process and explores why the awards juggernaut has become a dubious honour
News American Girl release "electronic music producer" doll "Kavi" comes with a light-up drum pad, a synth and a laptop
News Süisse releases new 2-track EP, ‘Lies’ The ‘Lies’ EP is the Doha-based producer's first release in 2023
News GoodMostlyBad releases new 3-track EP, ’Shawty 3.0’ The EP was released on UK label Scuffed Recordings
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