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London-based label @onloopofficial is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with two compilations of vibrant and varied house music. Alongside a mix of tracks from its catalogue, founder @djmoxie spoke to DJ Mag how her life as a DJ shapes the sound of the label, and how her unwillingness to rush ensures its music is held in the highest regard Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-loop-moxie

London house head @isaaccarterldn blends the rough with the smooth in his deep, rolling and impeccably vibey mix the Recognise series, and speaks to Kristan J Caryl about the considered approach behind everything he does, the youthful naivety that got him started, and refusing to compromise on his tasteful, stripped-back sound Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-113-isaac-carter

Since its first no-frills parties in Belgium a decade ago, @AMELIELENS’ @EXHALEOFC platform has grown in lockstep with her career into a global ecosystem that’s both supporting and shaping techno’s next generation. Rooted in connection and community, the brand now encompasses a label, events arm and flourishing artist roster, all guided by Lens’ hands-on approach. Alongside a slamming mix of tracks from the label’s catalogue, Amelie Lens and brand manager Max Tassi reflect on EXHALE’s rise to major force in global techno Interview: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-exhale

UK heavyweight @hotsince-82 returns with a playful new dancefloor weapon ahead of his forthcoming album, ‘Obsessions’ The LP is out 4th September via @kneedeepinsound — have an exclusive first listen to latest single, ‘Wow’ Pre-save/stream: https://hotsince82.bandcamp.com/album/obsessions

São Paulo’s @rhrmusiq demonstrates his barnburning collision of electro, baile funk and techno for the Recognise series, and speaks to Michael McKinney about the influence of family and his hometown on his singular “ghetto” sound, collaborating with dance music megastar Skrillex, and uplifting the emerging producers he admires. Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-112-rhr

American techno titan @maceoplex pairs cinematic emotion with raw club power on a new two-tracker for his @ellum label ‘The Plan’ EP is out 24th July — listen to the title track, featuring Baby Monsta, now Grab a copy: https://ellum.bandcamp.com/album/the-plan

@kiligsounds expands his emotive electronic world on his long-anticipated debut album, ‘Robots Will Take Over And Wonder Why We Have So Many Group Chats And So Few Hospitals’ Have an exclusive first listen to the track, ‘Whisper(1,2,3,4)’, ahead of the full album release on 23rd July 2026 Pre-save/stream: https://kilig.bandcamp.com/album/robots-will-take-over-and-wonder-why-we-have-so-many-group-chats-and-so-few-hospitals

São Paulo’s @a_lirio serves up an hour of radiant, sensual and rowdy club music for the Recognise series, demonstrating the “percussive and sexy” signature that’s been taking her to clubs and festivals around the world. The @mamba_negra resident also speaks to April Clare Welsh about the influence of ballroom culture and Madonna on her identity and practice, how she applies her professional background in psychiatry to her DJ sets and productions, and the forthcoming compilation on her Tandera Records label. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-111-alirio

From playing the very first track at the 1994 Anti-Criminal Justice Bill protest in Trafalgar Square, to organising some of the UK’s most significant sound system-led protests in recent memory, Gideon Berger, aka @gideon_dj_official, has devoted his life to using house music as a political force. A DJ, producer, activist, and event organiser extraordinaire, he’s also the co-founder of Glastonbury’s iconic NYC Downlow and Block9, a respected creative director, and label honcho at HOMO-CENTRIC. Here, alongside a mix of original releases, remixes and upcoming exclusives, he speaks to Ria Hylton about his dedication to the queer roots of house, kicking against commercialisation, and understanding dance music not as a way of escaping the world, but of changing it. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-110-gideon

Irish titan @SAOIRSEMUSIC serves up a charged-up club cut on @galcher-lustwerk’s new remix EP ‘Vestibule Remixes’ is out 3rd July via @stratasonic — listen to ‘Shorty Out (Saoirse Remix)’ now Grab a copy: https://orcd.co/vestibuleremixes

Berlin-based Egyptian artist @zulimusic records a head-scrambling mix of unclassifiable club music mutations for the Recognise series, and speaks to Henry Ivry about his new EP ‘The Screaming Abdabs’, refusing to be pigeonholed by genre or geography, and the multiplicity and intuition that guides his experimental releases. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-109-zuli

@morelian returns to her @feveram imprint with a playful and propulsive new EP built for the club ‘Built In Waves’ is out 18th June — have an exclusive first listen to ‘Bionic Alters’ Pre-save/stream: https://feveram.bandcamp.com/album/built-in-waves

A deep dive into Berlin’s electronic jazz underground, courtesy of prolific producer and DJ @abasemusic. In Berlin, a loose network of musicians, DJs and collectives is quietly dissolving the line between concert and club. Inspired by the improvisational spirit of jazz as well as the dancefloor-focused energy of the city, this fluid scene prioritises groove and collaboration over any one genre. Alongside an exclusive mix from Àbáse, Anna Grubauer spoke to the artists and organisers reshaping how live and electronic music relate, fuse and feel in the German capital. Tracklist and article: https://djmag.com/features/inside-berlins-electronic-jazz-underground

Rising techno star @superglozz records a peak-time mix packed with next-gen trance, acid bangers and underground classics. The German DJ and producer speaks to Claire Francis about her ascent toward some of dance music’s biggest stages, the delights of melody and drama, and the sense of connection she wants to create with her sets all over the the world. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-108-supergloss

Unconfined by genre but with a warm, soulful streak permeating across his work, London’s @e5izco has become a highly sought-after producer, DJ and is co-founder of the Brighter Days Family collective. Here, alongside a sun-kissed mix for the Recognise series, he speaks to Ben Murphy about his broken beat-inspired debut album on @brownswood, his no-rules approach to creativity, and working closely with friends.  Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-107-izco

London-based @thegurinbabayeu fuses looping techno toughness with UK club swing and minimalist depth on the XXLG EP, arriving on 28th May. Pre-order here: https://thegurinbabayeu.bandcamp.com/album/xxlg

Award-winning label @pineapplerecords_pnpl has become a bastion of all things bass under the watchful eye of bossman @sambingamusic Alongside a mix from its catalogue recorded by @hlrtydff, Ben Hindle gets the low-down on how it came to be, its playful approach to music and art, and how collaboration is at the heart of its success Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/sound-of-pineapple-records

Mixing classic UK garage energy with next-gen euphoria, @saidahsounds demonstrates her joyful take on the music of her youth for the Recognise series. Ahead of the release of her debut EP, the fast-rising Amsterdam-based, London-born DJ, producer and vocalist opens up about finding her feet as she surfs UKG's new wave Interview and tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-106-saidah

@octoocta returns to @t4tluvnrg with a new album of tactile and introspective house music ‘Sigils For Survival’ is out 30th April — have an exclusive first listen to ‘First Intention (Right Here, Right Now)’ Pre-save/stream: https://octoocta.bandcamp.com/album/sigils-for-survival

Tony Dominguez, aka @hellotones “El hijo de PueblaYork”, lives and breathes cumbia. The traditional folk-slash-dance music has evolved across Latin America and beyond over the past century to become an endlessly varied and deeply expressive cultural touchstone, connecting communities and histories with its distinctive rhythm and irresistible sense of groove. Alongside a mix demonstrating his singular style, the New York-based Mexican-American DJ speaks to Michael McKinney about the influence of hip-hop and mixtape culture on his approach, representing his community, and taking cumbia into brand new contexts. Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-105-hellotones-el-hijo-de-pueblayork

Miami trailblazers @coffintexts and @aleacosta_ofc link up on a new EP of cutting-edge electronic music ‘FIESTA’ is out 29th April via Observe Participate — have an exclusive first listen to ‘U CAN SAY YES’ Pre-save/stream: https://onlycoffintexts.bandcamp.com/album/fiesta

More than 30 years since his first alien signals transmitted against the grain of techno convention, @terrencedixon is feeling inspired to push deeper and farther than ever before. Alongside an extended mix made up almost entirely of unreleased original material, the low-key Detroit legend tells Oli Warwick about how his home city has nurtured him, his plans to do the same in return, and how parenthood, minimal equipment and everyday life has shaped his singular sound. Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-104-terrence-dixon

Jungle figurehead @sullyuk returns to FABRICLIVE with new single ‘Proof’, alongside a remix of ‘Model Collapse’ from @basicrhythm The project lands this Friday (24th April 2026) — have an exclusive first listen to ‘Proof’ Pre-save/stream: https://fabricrecords.lnk.to/modelcollapse-remix

Bristol favourite @daisymoon returns with four playful peak-time rollers ‘Spirit Princess’ is out 10th April on her new label @offkilterseries — have an exclusive first listen to ‘The Stuff’ Pre-save/stream: https://daisymoon.bandcamp.com/album/spirit-princess

With a luminous mix of dub, jazz, drum & bass, and spoken word titled Tidal Becoming, @gigi-fm dives headfirst into the deep oceanic soundscape of her new EP, 'Shelter Our Time'. In conversation with Claire Francis, the French-Italian DJ, producer and multidisciplinary artist opens up about the process of personal healing and catharsis that led to the creation of this music, her lifelong affinity with D&B, rediscovering her voice as a poet and vocalist, and the joys of artistic worldbuilding. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-103-gigi-fm

@pattnmusic returns with a double helping of hypnotic house on @hardtantoine’s Reculture label The ‘Back In Time’ EP is out 3rd April — have an exclusive first listen to the title track

Ahead of her four-week residency at London's Phonox, @saliahofficial delivers a high-energy blend of breaks and bass-heavy club styles and music from the SWANA region for the Recognise series. The British-Lebanese DJ and producer also speaks to Shams Hanieh about championing producers from across the region, the responsibilities of building a scene in the diaspora, and channelling the energy of the dancefloor into something beautiful for her community. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-102-saliah

East London’s @Ayy_G serves up shimmery jungle, d&b and jersey club fusionism on her new EP, ‘sweet memories’ The four-tracker is out 29th March via @crtclssx – have an exclusive first listen to ‘dream’

Japanese techno pioneer Ken Ishii returns with two hypnotic club tools ‘Syntax Error’ is out 27th March via Lady Tazz’s @mindmedizinrecords imprint — have an exclusive first listen to the title track Pre-order/stream: https://mindmedizinrecords.bandcamp.com/album/syntax-error

London duo @xandivy deliver a fiery club stepper on @bradleyzero’s Rhythm Section label The ‘Broken Jam’ EP is out 26th March 2026 – have an exclusive first listen to the lead single via DJ Mag Pre-save/stream: https://rhythmsection.lnk.to/BrokenJam

@objectblue reasserts her dancefloor credentials with a thundering club mix for the Recognise series, imbued with experimental flair. The London-based producer and DJ speaks to Claire Francis about overcoming creative block to create her triumphant debut album for TT (@tobago-tracks), the collision of artistic ambition with financial anxiety, and the inspiration that came from reconnecting with music as a fan. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-101-object-blue

Bern-based DJ, producer and visual artist @juicy_chewlie returns with a thrilling suite of deconstructed club music ‘Seeking Pattern’ is out 25th March via @malocarecords — have an exclusive first listen to ‘Beluga’ Pre-order/stream: https://maloca.bandcamp.com/album/seeking-pattern

Newcastle heavyweight @nectax returns with a ’90s-tinged jungle heater, alongside a remix from @fracture-official ‘Swinging Flavors #16’ lands on 20th March 2026 via Beat Machine Records – have an exclusive first listen to the Fracture remix via DJ Mag Pre-save/stream: https://nectax.bandcamp.com/album/swinging-flavors-16

South African house star @vanco_sa distills the depth and groove that’s taken him and his music all over the globe in his contribution to the Recognise mix series. In an interview with DJ Mag, the Johannesburg-born artist speaks to Ria Hylton about producing the most Shazamed track in Ibiza last summer, ‘Ma Tnsani (Yalla Habibi)’, and overcoming major health issues and heartbreak to embrace the unstoppable ascent he’s on today. Read the interview here: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-100-vanco

Lisbon-based DJ, producer and live act @wallis-music returns with a new widescreen techno workout ‘bring color into my world’ is out Friday 6th March via ARA (@aboutrecordingartists) – have an exclusive first listen Pre-save/stream: https://lnk.to/BringColourIntoMyWorld

Pinning down the sound of @Ghostly International’s is an almost impossible task, with a sprawling catalogue spanning blissed-out ambient and lo-fi folk, through experimental hip-hop and post-punk, to heads-down house, techno and all manner of spaces in-between and beyond. But, as founder Sam Valenti IV explains, it all just comes down to its no-rules approach, and an openness to change. It's an ethos that's rooted in his formative experiences in ’90s Detroit, and one that's endured to make Ghostly one of the 21st century’s most trusted imprints. Here, alongside a mix recorded by label affiliate Michna, Valenti shares its story. Interview: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-ghostly-international Tracklist:  Michna 'Live From Gowanus Intro' crushed 'waterlily' Avalon Emerson 'Dystopian Daddy' Patrick Holland 'Big Room Delusion' Audion 'Anything Else' Ciel, Wiretapping 'Uri's Song (ft. Wiretapping)' Ali Berger 'Pattern Buffers Depolarizing' Ludwig A.F. 'Ginko' JTC 'Innerloire Rendezvous' dreamcastmoe 'Much More (BRC Slowdro Mix)' dreamcastmoe 'Complicated (Remix)' Helios 'Intertwine' hana vu 'I Got' Joviale 'Disappear'

Welsh producer and DJ @djlockerz returns with a new UK garage scorcher from his forthcoming debut album The single lands on 27th February via @garageshared – have an exclusive first listen via DJ Mag

Belgian powerhouse @amelielens returns with a new tunnelling acid-techno cut, ‘Falling Into Acid Dreams’, on her EXHALE label Dropping officially on 27th February, the single marks a decade since the release of her debut record of the same name – have an exclusive first listen via DJ Mag Pre-save/stream: https://found.ee/Amelie-Lens-EXH017 More info: https://djmag.com/news/amelie-lens-shares-new-single-falling-acid-dreams-listen

@ciel_dj and @mruffing land on Spray’s @punctualityrecords with a new EP of shimmering, ’90s-flecked tech house ‘Hot Squid’ is out 27th February 2026 – have an exclusive first listen to the title track now Stream/grab a copy: https://music.punctualityrecords.com/hotsquid

LA talent @hayes_b invites Shanti Celeste, Special Request, Priori and Yu Su to remix his emotionally-charged LP, ‘Audience’ ‘Audience Remixed’ is out via digital and vinyl on @Stratasonic on 27th February 2026 – have an exclusive first listen to @shanticeleste’s remix of ‘Play It As It Lays’ now Grab a copy/stream:

London-based Estonian artist and Armada affiliate @janikatenn returns with a slice of radiant and melodic deep house ‘Mystified’ is out 26th February 2026 via Tenn Tonik — have an exclusive first listen now Stream/grab a copy: https://www.beatport.com/release/mystified/5856748

@moveltraxx founder and purveyor of all things footwork, juke, ghetto house and club music @doppie captures the energy of his label with a livewire mix for the Recognise series. The Birmingham-based Parisian DJ and producer speaks to Joseph Francis about his two decades spent championing the sounds of Chicago’s South Side and US East Coast, paying pioneers their dues while spotlighting new talent, and the evolution of London's burgeoning footwork community. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-099-big-dope-p

Parisian luminary @CHLOE enlists a cast of underground icons to reimagine her 2025 single, ‘Distorted Dance’ The full remix EP – including remixes from @hannah-holland, @leonoroficial and @milesjparalysis – will be available on the 20th February via @lumierenoirerecords for both digital and vinyl release. Have an exclusive first listen to Hannah Holland’s fiery contribution. Pre-save a copy: https://lumierenoire.lnk.to/DistortedDance

Nottingham’s @kumarachi delivers a double helping of high-pressure drum & bass on DJ Flight’s @playmusik label The two-tracker is out 20th February – have an exclusive first listen to the title track, featuring @liambailey Grab a copy: https://idol-io.ffm.to/onsight

Marseilles-via-Berlin DJ Nono Gigsta – @gigstab – shares a genre-warping recording of her set from @drippingfyi 2025, conjuring the storm she faced while crossing the Atlantic by boat to get there, and the life-affirming Mary Oliver poem she recited while pacing its deck. In conversation with Michael McKinney, the writer and climate campaigner speaks about her experience on board the Artemis, meditation and transcendence on the dancefloor, and approaching DJing with the energy and aliveness of a jazz drummer Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-098-nono-gigsta-dripping-interview

Wata Igarashi swaps psychedelic techno for shimmering ambient on a new single for Mastery X Houndstooth’s ‘Quantum Sound’ compilation ‘Quantum Sound’ is out 12th February –have an exclusive first listen to Wata Igarashi’s ‘Minerał’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-wata-igarashi-mineral

With a 90-minute mix of breaks, bass and blazing East Coast club music, Baltimore’s JIALING (@pbnstrawberryjam) demonstrates the next-gen sound of her hometown for the Recognise series, and speaks to Michael McKinney about her background in classical cello, exploring her heritage through production, and championing the most exciting new talent in her local scene Interview:

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