Gospel house, punk-techno and reconstructed club
Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.
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Monthly mix roundup: slick house, spanking fresh rave and turntable scratches
Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.
Monthly mix roundup: frenetic footwork, niche grooves and Accra’s new radio station
Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.
Monthly mix roundup: listen to Trash classics, glossy house and soul-soothing jams
Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.
The bittersweet return of the rave
2021 in review: This year, we finally got to dance together again. But due to dodgy drugs, heightened concerns about women’s safety and the politically polarising impact of the pandemic, the euphoria was tainted with a darker vibe.
Monthly mix roundup: delirious DJs, dark moods and drill-powered Ugandan rap
Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.
Monthly mix roundup: NYC hip-hop, dextrous techno and a bass-heavy breakfast show
Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.
Monthly mix roundup: deep psychedelia, playful percussion and wine-bar chillouts
Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.
Monthly mix roundup: potent electro, mutant riddims and forest rave techno
Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.
Monthly mix roundup: dark garage, acid punk and thunderous Afrodance
Chal Ravens’ column collects the best DJ mixes and sets that have dropped in recent weeks.
Monthly mix roundup: Finnish footwork, wavey hip-hop and an NYC club special
Chal Ravens’ column includes Ben UFO's New Zealand DJ set alongside mixes by Ripatti, Baba Stiltz and a tribute to beloved New York venue SorryClubTV.
Monthly mix roundup: amapiano, UKG and freaky club bangers
Chal Ravens’ column includes sweet sounds from the Scorpion Kings alongside sets by LSDXOXO, Leon Vynehall and more.
Monthly mix roundup: backyard boogie, sci-fi party tracks and South African house
Chal Ravens gathers April’s highlights featuring Theo Parrish’s epic NTS session, Hannah D’s euphoric trance chuggers and sets from Shannen SP and Wonja.
Monthly mix roundup: Romantic reggaeton, apocalyptic hardcore and Irish mysticism
Chal Ravens gathers March’s highlights with sets from Sherelle, Space Afrika, DJ Florentino and many more.
Chal Ravens’ monthly mix roundup
Featuring righteous ragga jungle, soothing ambient and sofa-bound soul sections.
Chal Ravens’ monthly mix roundup
Listen to an MF Doom tribute plus ballroom, breaks and icy electro from the Twin Peaks town.
Avalon Emerson’s DJ-Kicks looks at the club scene in the rearview mirror
This mix commemorates Emerson’s techno career while welcoming a new, more pop-leaning phase.
Where to start with the record labels on the Relevant Parties podcast
Six much-loved independents – DFA, Ninja Tune, Stones Throw, Jazzy Sport, Public Possession and Ghostly International – have their own episode on Carhartt WIP’s new series. Host Chal Ravens picks out three standout tunes from each.
SOPHIE: behind the mixing board and under pop’s bonnet
The elusive Scottish production genius talks us through five key tracks from her catalogue, then highlights five all-time sonic classics. Bitch, she’s Madonna and, dude, they’re Depeche Mode...
Helena Hauff is going stir crazy
The German DJ rose from the dimly-lit underground to headline some of Europe’s biggest dance festivals, smashing out intense electro for thousands. But is she about to pack it all in to work in an Italian restaurant?
black midi’s Morgan Simpson picks his favourite drummers
The 20-year-old sticksman is the engine behind the UK’s most exhilarating new band.