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Feb 2018
John Tejada - Live @ Mixmag Lab LA 2018
It's about time the prolific and accomplished John Tejada make his Mixmag Lab debut, and no better time than to help reintroduce Los Angeles' edition with WAV on Thursday, February 8. The Vienna-born, Los Angeles-based artist began his musical fascination on drums and piano from an early age, debuted with his own original releases in 1994 and is known today as a revered producer, DJ, remixer, synth mastermind and label owner of his own Palette Recordings. Tejada retains an abundant discography of releases on Cocoon, Pokerflat, R&S, Defected and many more, but his most recent releases have been housed on the legendary Kompakt. He now readies his thirteenth album 'Dead Start Program', an 11-track album featuring the best of his soulful, hypnotic techno and electro hybrids. '
Jan 2018
Tensnake - Live @ WAV Media x Mixmag partnership launch 2018
Mixmag is thrilled to announce a brand new partnership with music and artist discovery platform, WAV. To celebrate, Mixmag and WAV are teaming up for this debut launch party which took place on Wednesday, January 31 in Los Angeles, with exclusive, intimate performances by Tensnake, Amtrac and J.Worra.
Jan 2018
Little Boots - Live @ NAMM show on the Pioneer DJ stage 2018
Each year, Southern California hosts the world's largest annual trade show for music products, the National Association of Musical Merchants (NAMM). Featuring top-of-the-line technology and music products, eyes from all around the world of music are on NAMM from January 25 through 28 this year. Little Boots has been a force in the electro-pop scene since going solo in 2009. Since her Joe Goddard-produced debut white label release, the Blackpool native has continued to knock down achievements as a DJ, songwriter and singer. Her triumphs include a Mixmag cover, high-profile festival appearances around the world and collaborations with the likes of Maya Jane Coles and Simian Mobile Disco and she's guaranteed not to be slowing down anytime soon.
Jan 2018
Artwork - Live @ Mixmag Lab LDN 2018
Whether working behind the scenes producing Daniel Bedingfield’s chart-topping ‘I Gotta Get Thru This’ or playing front and centre in the dubstep supergroup Magnetic Man alongside Skream and Benga, Artwork’s contribution to dance music has been immeasurable across his impressive career. He’s a dubstep originator, wide-ranging producer with multiple aliases, Art’s House party series founder and recently became a label boss, launching his Unfinished Records imprint with long-awaited single ‘Let Go Of This Acid’ last October. This month he stepped up to the renowned position of resident at XOYO, helming thirteen Friday nights there each week until March 30, inviting the likes of Jackmaster, Peggy Gou, Fabio and Derrick May to join him. Grab tickets here. He has a long-running relationship with XOYO and is well-versed at kicking off parties in the club, having appeared seven previous XOYO residencies and previously serving as Room 2 resident.
Jan 2018
Fabio Della Torre and Rufus - Live @ Mixmag x Bosconi Records 10 years in Florence 2018
Bosconi Records: celebrating a decade of quality house music from one of Italy's best labels. Fabio Della Torre & Rufus playing strictly Bosconi vinyl from the hills of Florence.
Dec 2017
Le Youth - Live @ Audio San Francisco 2017
On Saturday, December 16, Mixmag headed to the San Fransisco venue Audio SF to showcase the lively dance floor aptitude of radiant LA-based DJ, Le Youth. Mixing jaunty and carefree tunes with a hint of European panache, Le Youth aims to select "tracks that are serious about moving a dance floor full of people without coming on too strong" - a formula that has resulted in major success in clubs scattered across the US. His breakthrough single 'Cool' was selected as Record of the Week by BBC Radio 1 back in 2013 and Le Youth has continued to surprise us with catchy, pop-tinged singles ever since. His latest single is a '90s-inspired, groovy original called 'I Could Always', which sees him teaming up with singer and producer MNDR. It's out now and arrived with a psychadelic lyric video.
Dec 2017
Pional - Live @ Festival Tropico, Acapulco, Mexico 2017
Taking place in Guerrero, Mexico from December 8 to 10, Trópico brought Acapulco back to its golden years by showcasing both local and international talent in an immersive environment. In addition to music, Trópico featured design installations, fashion, craft projects, an oasis of swimming pools and food from the coast. This year’s diverse lineup also included Mano Le Tough, Dengue Dengue Dengue, Marcus Marr, Petit Biscuit, Polo & Pan, Vitalic and Quantic amongst many others.
Dec 2017
Auntie Flo - Live @ Mixmag Lab LDN 2017
With releases across labels such as Huntleys + Palmers, Mule Musiq and Permanent Vacation, Goa-hailing/London-based Auntie Flo is revered for the manner in which he stitches together disparate influences into infectious records. Rhythms, samples and sounds from across the globe are threaded through his output, making for a discography that consistently sounds fresh. An artist truly inspired by music around the globe, he's released music made in Uganda, Cuba and Brazil and now holds down a monthly slot on Gilles Peterson's Worldwide FM.