The recent controversy stirred up by Solomun’s use of the Adhan during a DJ set in Turin is dissected, and questions are asked about “sampling” and the sacred.
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Smoke & Mirrors - Retconning Religion
Is a dance floor a church? Is a DJ a priest? And is house something that is free for anyone to use? Or does it belong to the realm of otherness?
Danny Rampling's Love Groove Dance Party
A quick examination of the sleeve notes to Danny Rampling's Love Groove Dance Party mix compilations offers some interesting insights.
Son Of God - Sasha (1994)
See the vintage Mixmag cover from 1994 that caused so much outcry. What was all the fuss about? It's not as if they're saying he's jesus. Oh. Yes they are.
Promised Land 12th Birthday Flyer
See the latest Promised Land flyer for the classic Chicago house music event and read our quick analysis of the design and iconography used.