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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The Trouble with Tribal: An Argument for Afro-House
We need to address issues in our past. Dance music believes itself egalitarian. But can we really say that when we’re making “tribal house”?
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.
Dancing In Outer Space - In Conversation with Bill Brewster (FoH2016)
An exclusive interview with DJ Bill Brewster sees us boarding a space rocket in search of heaven, and delving into LGBT house music history via Grindr.
Joe Smooth's Promised Land
Read our quick roundup of the ideas that Joe Smooth's Promised Land evokes. Watch the rare original video and check out the early sleeve artwork.
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.