The last decade has yielded some extraordinary innovations in dance and DJ culture. Below, we count down some of the most significant technological tools to have emerged in this time, and ask, are they good, bad, or a bit of both?

Words: HAROLD HEATH

Berlin’s Cinthie is responsible for some of the most sought-after deep house records of the moment. In between her hectic schedule of label management, running a record store and gigs, we caught up with her in Amsterdam to find out how she’s built an independent network through determination, drive and good taste...

 Words: ANNA WALL

Pics: GEMMA PARKER & MARIE STAGGAT

DJ Mag's latest monthly mix series puts the focus on the labels we love; outlets that are championing new artists, dropping key releases and driving their respective scenes. This month, we catch up with Dark Entries founder Josh Cheon to discuss the ‘80s sounds surrounding the label, the challenges of working on reissue projects and Patrick Cowley...

DJ Mag travels to the closest land mass to Antarctica on the planet to meet Gorillaz’s lead guitarist, Noodle, as the band’s bassist remains incarcerated for a crime – he says – he didn’t commit...

Soon, you’ll be able to upload music directly to Spotify without a label or distributor – here’s what it means for the dance music world…