There was never any doubt that Digitalism's offering for the DJ Kicks series would be packed full of energy – and so it proves. The mix is packed with exclusives from the duo, so you can enjoy 'Fallin', 'Silenz' and 'The Pictures', great slabs of chunky funk that show their style to still be in keeping with the very best of French house – think a kind of cross between Daft Punk and Justice. There are a number of home runs elsewhere, in the shape of WhoMadeWho's 'The Sun', Alex Gopher's 'Brain Le...

This could well be the mix album that gives Luke Solomon the recognition he deserves as a purveyor of some seriously high quality dance music. 'Cutting Edge' proves to be just that, perfectly paced and executed, with a number of vocal tracks that get right to the core emotionally. These include Crooked Man's 'This Machine (Kills Me)', with its striking falsetto, and the yearning Roberto Rodriguez remix of Scope feat. Terry Grant in 'Seven Reasons'. Solomon pays close attention to the joins betwe...

On 'Different Colours' Marconi Union perfect the art of horizontal music that doesn't seem to move that much – but actually has a lot going on behind the scenes. This is mood music, yes, but of a much higher quality than your average chill out, structured cleverly with soft timbres and beautifully weighted drums that are at times barely in existence. When they are used there are some clever manipulations of style, particularly on 'Flying (In Crimson Skies'), which breaks in to a faster form of d...

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This is the second album from London trio The Invisible, and celebrates a move to pastures new at Ninja. Although their debut for Matthew Herbert’s Accidental label impressed, this operates at a much higher level musically, honing the potential shown to come up with concentrated, emotional songs and deep beats. Influences from the contrasting points of spirituals and Talk Talk are brought together to make music of deep intensity with a strong percussive backbone. As a snapshot, ‘Generational’ is...

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The big tunes from the big players…

The big tunes from the big players…

The unstoppable Red Bull Music Academy is teaming up with an icon of the UK's garage scene, as they proudly announce a mini-tour with MJ Cole and friends across some of the UK’s best venues. MJ Cole, one of the forefathers of the UKG sound and unapologetic lover of a bassline, will host five dates at the end of June, visiting Edinburgh, Dundee, Liverpool, Swindon and London. MJ is known for his productions including the top ten hit 'Crazy Love', the albums "Sincere" and "C...

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Fast becoming firm favourites amongst the North American clubbing masses, brothers Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike now announce their second major tour of the United States and Canada for 2012.

Over the next months you can catch Carl Craig perform as 69 Live at events including: East Ender Barcelona on Friday 16th June, Bloc Weekender London on Friday 6th July , Extrema Outdoor Festival in the Netherlands on Saturday 14th July and more.

At just 22 years of age, Avicii is already one of the biggest DJs on the face of the planet. From all across North and South America, to Europe, Asia, Africa and Australasia, he has spent the last few years of his illustrious career electrifying some truly gargantuan crowds from all corners of the globe. Yet there is one very special destination that the Swede has left relatively untouched until now – IBIZA.

Rampling is a bonafide music visionary and a revolutionary dance music pioneer. Through his legendary ground breaking Acid House club Shoom and subsequent long-standing associations with Kiss FM and Radio 1, Rampling’s catalyst influence has helped to shape dance music for over 20 years.

The Israel dance army marches on...

The Egg Club London, hosts the 'Bodymove Weekender', with an amazing line up of DJ Spen, Darren Emerson and CJ Mackintosh.

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In its 28th glorious year, DMC continues to bring together the globe’s freshest DJ talents, vetted by a series of gruelling heats from London to Tokyo and Brazil, all culminating in one of the most entertaining and jaw dropping shows you will ever witness. This year’s UK Final will be even more mouth wateringly, boundary pushing than the last with fantastic competitors from around the country battling for a place at the World Finals.