Author Archives: Kunal Bambawale

Luciano's Thursday night residency at Ushuaia was a smash hit last year, and if this video is any indication, he's taken outdoor clubbing to delightful new heights in year two.

Richie Hawtin is one of underground dance music's most seminal figures; a third-culture kid who would go on to change the face of clubbing forever.

Soothing and unhurried, "Stranger" flows serenely through its seven-odd minutes. It won't jump out at first listen but will probably linger in your subconscious until you find yourself singing "In love with a stranger" to yourself in an elevator somewhere.

One of dance music's most iconic names is 50 years young today. Happy Carl Cox day everyone!

Nothing brings people together like dance music. If was fitting, therefore, that Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle chose legendary British electronic duo Underworld to score the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games.

If you're like us and your idea of a good time is raving to Luciano's tech house beats in an 18th century fortress, than Exit is the place for you. This two-hour mix find Luciano in an eclectic mood. We get tech house edits of "Somebody That I Used to Know" and "She Drives Me Crazy." There's even a delightfully bizarre remix of Radiohead's "Creep," which Thom Yorke hasn't played in years but Luciano still clearly enjoys.

Mark Knight teams up with Skunk Anansie frontwoman Skin to give us the brooding, booming "Nothing Matters," which leans more dark techno than rhythmic house. The video suggests a Orwellian future in the United Kingdom, but this is fascism unlike we've ever seen it before. We won't spoil the surprise, but let us know what you think!

This live set, recorded at the first ENTER party of the 2012 season at Space Ibiza, finds Richie Hawtin at his magically minimal best. It's delicately trippy, featuring disjointed samples and omnipresent high hats complemented by moody melodies and the occasional jarring sound.

If you love house music and are looking to catch up with some truly remarkable artists, or simply further your EDM education, look no further. Toolroom TV is the best class around. This week: Nina Kraviz, Mark Knight, Cassy, Funkagenda, Mark Knight, Eddie Halliwell, and a must-see interview with Fedde le Grand

Even though the DJ Mag Top 100 is essentially a popularity contest, we think everyone who loves dance music should vote. It's a great way to support your favorite DJs and engage in some spirited debate with fellow dance fans. In this editorial series, our editors list their five favorite CDJ technicians, and tell you what makes them so great.