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Jan 2016

Eagles & Butterflies - Live @ Mixmag Lab LA 2016

Chris Barratt's career as Eagles & Butterflies officially launched when his first five releases were picked up by John Digweed and Bedrock records. From there, 2015 saw huge releases for Chris on Dixon's Innervisions, as well as Get Physical and Noir. His music has deservingly gained full-support from the likes of Solomun, Richie Hawtin, Damian Lazarus, Tale of Us and more. Eagles & Butterflies kicked off 2016 with appearances at both Storyland Festival in Colombia and The BPM Festival in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. He has a big year ahead, with his 'Mysticism' EP out now. LA can catch him at Clinic Wednesdays in Hollywood on February 3.

Jan 2016

Mike Dunn - Live @ Mixmag Lab LDN 2016

This week we welcome the house music legend Mike Dunn. Hailing from Englewood, Chicago he's a man that epitomises the notorious sound of the Windy City. Back in the day his residency at the 2nd Warehouse, owned by Joey Smooth, led to regular shows with the likes of Larry Heard and Ron Hardy, who tipped him as the next major talent to fly the flag for Chicago. He didn't disappoint, releasing killer dancefloor material such as 'God Made Me Phunky' and 'Phreaky MF' as well as plenty of other quality cuts under aliases including MDII, MD Connection and QX-1.

Jan 2016

Annie Mac - Live @ Junk Club 2016

Our Feb 2016 cover star, live from Junk Club Undoubtedly a DJ to be trusted, our party with her 2016 tips is set to be extra special.

Jan 2016

John Acquaviva - Live @ Mixmag Lab LA 2016

Italian-born, Canadian-raised Acquaviva has continued to grow his outstanding career for almost four decades. Thanks to his technical and taste-making abilities and his progressive mentality, John has made a name for himself as the prolific and masterful producer and businessman we know today. In 1990 he founded Plus8 records with none other than Richie Hawtin, which saw their own initial releases, along with music from Kenny Larkin and other Detroit-techno artists. By 1993, he and Richie founded their influential tech-house driven imprint, Definitive Recordings, which Acquaviva still heads today. Following their success as A&R masters, these two would go on to aid in the invention of Final Scratch. With his veteran knowledge of electronic music, John Acquaviva has continued to imprint upon modern day dance music as one of the original founders of today's Beatport.com. Fresh off of BPM 2016 and on his way to the National Association of Music Merchants convention, it's a true honor that John will stopping by to throw down in The Lab LA.

Jan 2016

Catz 'N Dogz - Live @ Mixmag Lab LDN 2016

This week we're hitting you with our first double bill of the year and kicking us off in style this Friday ahead of their Basic Colour Theory Australian tour will be Catz 'N Dogz. The head honchos of Pets Rerecords and Dirtybird crew members make their Lab debut having first appeared on MixmagTV back 2013 as part of our Dirtybird Players showcase. Since their first release back in 2007 the guys have notched up three LPs, an Essential Mix, quality EPs on the likes of Get Physical and Heidi's Jackathon Jams and remixes for Basement Jaxx, John Digweed, Kings Of Leon and Friendly Fires.

Jan 2016

Autograf - Live @ Metaphysical Tour Launch in Mixmag Lab NYC 2016

Autograf is made up of Mikul Wing, Louis Kha and Jake Carpenter. Drawing inspiration anywhere form Banksy to Avicii, the trio exploded onto the scene with no less than 14 No. 1 Hype Machine tracks. 2015 saw Autograf's very first original compilation that featured tracks like 'Dream' and 'Metaphysical', cementing the group as one to watch. Currently, the trio are gallivanting across North America for the first half of the year for their Metaphysical Tour, kicking off with a show at Webster Hall right here in New York City.

Jan 2016

Eli & Fur - Live @ Mixmag Lab LA 2016

In 2015, Eli & Fur released some massive house hits 'Seeing Is Believing' on Defected and 'Feel The Fire' on Anjunadeep. They've played alongside Maceo Plex, Hot Since 82, Dennis Ferrer and Seth Troxler, and hit the decks at Creamfields, Bestival, Glastonbury and more. They've just embarked on their North American tour and plan to document their journey the whole way through. They're fresh off of BPM, and we're happy to welcome them to LA before they smash Sound Hollywood Friday night, alongside Gina Turner and Lupe Fuentes.

Jan 2016

Julio Bashmore - Live @ Bugged Out Weekender in Mixmag Lab LDN 2016

Taking place from January 15 – 17, the 2016 edition sees the weekender celebrating its 5th Birthday and it's set to be pure weekender gold with the likes of Armen Van Helden, Amé, Bicep, DJ Koze, Hannah Wants, Kerri Chandler, DJ EZ, Novalist and loads more all bringing the party. To provide an insight into the musical gold on show Julio Bashmore will be stepping up to the plate this Friday from 4.30pm GMT. Its been 3 years since we last hosted the Bristolian and our October 2014 cover star in The Lab. Since then he's released a number of on point EPs, launched his own label Broadwalk Records and released his debut album 'Knocking Boots', which came in at number 2 in our top albums of 2015.

Dec 2015

Lee Foss - Live @ Mixmag Lab LA 2015

The Chicago native is somewhat of a house music visionary, who has managed to dedicate himself to a variety of unique projects aside from his strong solo career. Most notably, he's the co-founder of the incredible label and party-brand Hot Creations, which he runs with Jamie Jones. Aside from that, Lee and Jamie also founded the live electronic crossover band Hot Natured, with Luca Cazal, Ali Love and additional vocals from Anabel Englund. Lee Foss has also spent the last year making music and on occasion performing as the supergroup Pleasure State, alongside Anabel and the one and only MK.

Dec 2015

Apollonia - Live @ Mixmag Lab LDN 2015 Christmas Special

Former Mixmag cover stars Dan Ghenacia, Shonky and Dyed Soundorom were already highly respected globe-conquering DJs before their spontaneous back to back sets at clubs like DC10, Fabric and Panorama Bar led them to pool their talents into Apollonia. To cut a long story short, Dan Ghenacia ran notorious afterparties in Paris and his massively respected label Freak N' Chic. Shonky had his first release on the label in 2005. All the while Dyed Soundorom was making a name for himself with incredible sets and releases like the (still) impeccable 'Question' (also on Freak 'n' Chic). They found themselves playing together more and more often and out of that Apollonia was born. This will be their third appearance on Mixmag TV: we filmed them two years ago at BPM festival in Mexico and at Syncrophone Records, Paris for their 100% Vinyl set. Dan and Dyed have also done Lab sets a few years ago, but all three together, armed with the freshest tech-house and retro Christmas jumpers promises to be one of our most riotous office parties to date.

Dec 2015

Paco Osuna - Live @ Mixmag Lab LDN 2015

Deep, dark and imaginative techno from Paco Osuna before he plays Fabric tomorrow. We're delighted to have an artist of such calibre in The Lab LDN.

Dec 2015

Gareth Emery - Live @ Mixmag Lab LDN 2015

Gareth Emery is one of the UK's most successful DJs having sold over 5 million records worldwide and played show stealing sets at festivals like Coachella, EDC, and Ultra. His deep, progressive, uplifting mixes have won him legions of fans across the globe, resulting in sell out shows at The Shrine (LA), Terminal 5, (NYC) and Electric Brixton which takes place this Saturday. At Australia's Stereosonic festival Gareth ran a epic 24 hour mix marathon from the Electric For Life stage. Electric For Life is also the name of his weekly radio show, where he showcases his broader taste in music from uplifting house to progressive bangers. The Lab LDN starts at 5pm and you can watch it on MixmagTV below. Gareth Emery's end of year compilation 'Electric For Life: 2015' is available here. He will release his third artist album in March 2016.