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That night in 1977 when I heard Walter Gibbons at The Second Story in Philly allowed me a peek into the foundation of a DJ and remixer that would produce epic, unique and historic music.
DEL combs though his collection to pick the 17 most essential tracks remixed by the late, legendary disco icon, Walter Gibbons. Resurfaced in honor of 30 years since Gibbons passing on September 23 1994.
After more than 30 years in the Chicago house music scene, Black Sjuan has learned some lessons. And picked up some stories. He shares both in equal measures in this legendary 5 Mag feature interview.
Hailing from Newcastle UK, Artche made a name for himself back in 2018 with his debut record with Cristoph on Pryda Presents hitting Beatport’s no.1 spot. He’s since released on a plethora of well-established labels such as Terminal M, Yoshitoshi and Last Night On Earth, the latter being a collaboration with label boss Sasha himself. […]
7Rituals label boss Human Rias is a German DJ/producer who has released on the likes of Arjuna, Automatik, Eklektisch, and the brand new label arm of the notorious EXIT Festival. As well as releasing with them, he is also the head of talent relations with the brand also. From mesmerizing dance floor melodies to intimate […]
MÖW has been honing his unique Afro House sound for almost a decade and always with an organic quality that has stood him apart. He mixes up an array of world sounds with modern electronic sounds and his own unique touch whether making lush downtempo or more club-ready deep house. He has played plenty of […]
With his daytime bi-monthly Induztri party at Electrowerkz and headlining the Love Muscle XX Birthday on Saturday September 21st, DJ Paul Heron has never been busier. “If you had said to 14-year-old me that by now I would have travelled the world doing the thing I love most, that I’d have done around 20 tours in Australia, 4 […]
Stoked is a cool Techno artist from India, who is also the founder of BITONAl, which is one of India’s fastest growing booking agencies and a record label too. As his new single ‘Mind Seduction’ drops on Modular States, DMCWorld goes Trainspotting with Stoked. Stoked feat. Chitralekha Sen – Sirens – Bitonal Records A perfect […]
AOTA (All of the Above) is a Southern California-based DJ and production duo known for their underground, acidic house sound. They have been making waves in the electronic music scene with their high-quality productions and versatile DJ sets. Their releases, such as Purple Lights and Sahara, have showcased their deep understanding of house music, combining […]
Rabit—the artist born Eric C. Burton in Houston, Texas—is a storyteller documenting the American South primarily through sound. He grew up on the East Coast before moving to Texas aged 21. Before making music, he was a prolific graffiti artist, but gave it up as costs started to spiral. “It became really expensive to keep […]
British music producer, remixer and international DJ, Grant Nelson, has contributed hugely to the dance music scene over the decades and is highly regarded among peers and fans as one of the pioneers of quality British Dance Music. Grant has had many aliases over the years including, Wishdokta (Hardcore / Drum n Bass) and Bump […]
Vinicius Honorio is a long-standing Brazilian techno powerhouse. He has released a slew of scintillating tracks on Figure, Blueprint, Token, and many more, all of which show a love for trippy and foreboding techno imbued with dark and dubby energy and passion. He also heads up the Liberta Records label and plays cult clubs from […]
Despite having battled with Stage 4 prostate cancer for the last 4 years and received the last treatment in October 2023, UK DJ, producer legend, Ashley Beedle was dealt a devastating blow at the beginning of November 2023. He suffered a brain bleed and seizure due to the rupture of a brain mass and in […]
Harold Heath on Matt Anniss’ newly revised and expanded Join The Future: Bleep Techno & The Birth of British Bass Music.
Introducing Omicasa, the multi-generational duo of turntablists Craze and Matsu, making their debuts on Dirtybird with their new single ‘Ultimate’. Nicaraguan-born, Miami-based producer/DJ Craze is the legendary 3x DMC World Champion with producer collabs under his belt including TroyBoi, UZ, Brillz, Four Color Zack and Black V Neck. Inspired by turntablists like Craze, Brooklyn-based producer/DJ […]
British producer and DJ Richard Earnshaw has been nothing short of prolific when it comes to his musical output. Under his various collaborations and pseudonyms, notably Spiritchaser, One51 and Inner Spirit, Richard has co-written, produced and remixed some of the music industry’s greatest. Aside of his productions for his own labels, Duffnote, One51 and Guess […]
Geneva-based artists Auguste Safar and Raphael Graham, are two rising electronic producers and label owners of 366 Days, a Swiss event brand and record label. From putting on huge parties in Geneva and beyond, the brand has stepped into the world of releasing records aimed at showcasing house, techno, and minimal techno sounds. Their debut […]
Aubrey Fry’s captivating journey is a testament to passion and perseverance. After a remarkable 15-year hiatus in the serene Welsh wilderness, he reemerged with a spectacular comeback, catching the attention of the music world by signing all five of his first completed productions to the esteemed label, Bedrock. As Aubrey’s dance music revival continues, he […]
Lifelong friends Alyssa & Gia are all about sisterhood with a tight bond that adds a unique sense of love, connection and energy to their sets and sounds. They have been creating waves in their home of Berlin and have an endless passion for digging deep and sharing their music, making them new school favourites […]
Highly respected member of the UK’s House scene Rap Saunders’s polyrhythmic sound is deeply rooted in deep soul house enriched by his exposure to and experience of hip hop, hard house and techno. From his own Soulmates parties to headlining events for Defected Records, Househead LDN, Need 2 Soul, Azuli Records, Rap’s high-profile residencies and […]