Is wealth and privilege damaging British dance music, and if so, what should we do about it?

WORDS: Matt Anniss
PICS: Nicola Nodland & Jillian Edelstein

Recognise is DJ Mag’s monthly mix series, introducing artists we love that are bursting onto the global electronic music scene. This month, we speak to Zozo, Istanbul’s purveyor of rhythmic psychedelia and “space drama”...

Now a legend of the northern house scene in his own right, Darius Syrossian is looking to give back, tapping into the early spirit of dance music with new label Moxy Muzik and helping bring through new talent via an associated Manchester residency...

The latest and greatest DJs and producers rising to the top this month. From rollicking tech-house, fierce techno and melodic grooves to leftfield experimentalism and jazz, here's January 2019's extended list of next-gen talent you need to know...

DJ Mag's new Solid Gold series revisits and examines the ongoing significance and influence of electronic albums throughout history. In this month's edition, to mark the release of his eagerly anticipated 'Collapse' EP, Ben Murphy explores the ongoing impact of Aphex Twin's ‘Selected Ambient Works 85-92’. A seminal record in the IDM, ambient and experimental canon, this one is a must-have in any self-respecting collector's crate...

Naive, Private Persons and Enclave Records are three essential labels to look out for in 2019...

Scottish hardcore visionaries Clouds, together with designer David Rudnick, have gone above and beyond for their new album project, creating a nightmare future, yet finding their own peace within it... 

Words: BEN HINDLE 

Pics: GEMMA PARKER

A longstanding DJ, curator and booking agent, Lerato Khati AKA Lakuti has been an essential figure of the global underground for over two decades now. We catch up with the revered selector to discuss the past, present and future as she serves up a thrilling 98 minute mix of house, disco, soul and percussive groove...