Kia: A shared sense of scenius The Animalia & Cirrus label head, un:send festival founder & DJ is Mixmag ANZ’s Cover Artist for July 2025.
NEWS Over 450 artists sign ‘open letter’ directed at upcoming Boiler Room Australia tour The 'open letter', launched yesterday, aligns with growing protests across the globe against Boiler Room's owners KKR.
CULTURE 'Start the Party, Build the Community' with EMC's latest online toolkit Its second resource, with expertise compiled from three experienced promoters, artists and managers, is a must for anyone aspiring to do their 'own thing'.
FEATURES Label Spotlight: Trackwork Having just recently celebrated the label's 5th birthday at Australia's most prestigious venue, the Sydney Opera House, Trackwork has found itself at the centre of music's most exciting cultural crosspoints, Jonno Revanche writes.
NEWS Greens MP questions NSW Govt over funding to KKR-linked festivals Listen Out & Field Day Cate Faehrmann posed questions to NSW's Minister for Music John Graham on his government's 'Music Festival Viability Fund'.
NEWS Meet: -TOPIA: Tessellate Club returns to the Abbostford Convent with a new name & vision The festival, now in its second year but the first under this new name, returns to Abbotsford Convent in September.
COVER STARS Kia: A shared sense of scenius The Animalia & Cirrus label head, un:send festival founder & DJ is Mixmag ANZ’s Cover Artist for July 2025.
NEWS Gateway Festival returns for its second year & announces 2025 lineup The one day festival, held at one of Naarm/Melbourne's most picturesque locations, is back & bigger than ever.
NEWS Leaked document shows Boiler Room is "weaponising police against Pro-Palestinian protesters", allege activists The leaked document, circulated by activist groups, comes as protests at Boiler Room events grow worldwide.
FEATURES Honouring Volition Records: Australia's club culture catalyst Martyn Pepperell dives into the history of one of Australia's most influential labels, perfectly timed with Efficient Space's re-release of some of its most important work.
NEWS Israeli DJ pulls Tomorrowland performance after report links him to IDF propaganda The cancellation followed pressure from Belgian pro-Palestine groups.
MUSIC Mixmag ANZ's favourite EPs & albums of 2025 thus far (again) A belated mid-year check-in for everything we've been loving from across Australia & Aotearoa/New Zealand.
NEWS AI-generated tracks are showing up on deceased musician’s Spotify pages Spotify said it has removed a track uploaded to the profile of a country musician who was murdered in 1989.
INTERVIEWS Andy Rantzen, 25 years of 'Black Smoke' Rantzen, known for his work across Itch-E & Scratch-E and Pelican Daughters, has influenced Australia’s electronic music throughout its various periods. The reissue of his 2001 track 'Black Smoke' by local label Pure Space is no different.
NEWS Friends, fans and collaborators pay tribute after passing of Donald's House member James Isaacs The Naarm/Melbourne-producer and DJ has been remembered as a musical visionary who touched the hearts of many in his community.
NEWS Two Israelis questioned by Belgian police over war crimes allegations during Tomorrowland Belgian authorities questioned the pair after a pro-Palestine group accused them of committing “grave international crimes” during military service.
NEWS A3 Festival announces its 2025 lineup The Victorian festival, now in its second year, is back with a lineup heaving with local and international talent.
SCENE REPORTS The pure spirit of Unsound Adelaide Australia’s cult experimental music weekend ditches branding to focus on the most mind-expanding music anyone can hope to hear, and still has fun while doing it.
NEWS Fat Freddy’s Drop founder Chris ‘Mu’ Faiumu has died Also known under his stage name DJ Mu, Faiumu has been called a “talismanic” producer.
INTERVIEWS Pretty Girl breaks down her 'fabric presents' The Naarm/Melbourne-born turned UK-based producer speaks on her inauguration into the revered fabric family.
INTERVIEWS Shady Nasty, unlikely dance visionaries The Gadigal Land/Sydney-based post-punk band shares details on the unlikely collaboration with hyped international acts KETTAMA & Fred again..., 'Air Maxes'.
NEWS Meredith's ballot for 2025 officially opens The festival, now in its 33rd year, has finally opened its incredibly competitive yearly waitlist.
NEWS Spotify’s Head of Dance and Electronic Development, Ronny Ho, on the future of the genre & platform Visiting Australia to launch Spotify's 'Turn Up Aus Global Impact Report', Mixmag ANZ spoke with Ronny on what the future of dance is, particularly at such a cultural turning point for both the genre and the streaming giant.
NEWS Activist interrupts Boiler Room's NYC event amid growing protests The event at Under the K Bridge, Brooklyn, had been subjected to protest calls by NYC-based collective Boycott Room.
NEWS SoundCloud partners with elasticStage to make vinyl releases easier for independent artists Artist Pro subscribers can now join the waitlist with no upfront costs or minimum order requirements.
NEWS Amplify Palestine drops cross-genre compilation exploring resistance through sound ‘Unboundable: BDS Mixtape Vol. 3’ brings together experimental electronics, acoustic traditions, and 20+ musicians in 13 tracks.
NEWS Billy McFarland is trying to sell the rights to Fyre Festival on eBay Bids to own the "trademark, IP, social assets and more" for Fyre Festival are currently higher than $210,000.
NEWS Strawberry Fields announces its huge 2025 lineup With 95% of tickets already having sold via its ballot system, the race to secure a spot at this year's event is almost on.
NEWS NYC's The Lot Radio to reopen this week after being shuttered for eight months A key component in financing the station, The Lot Radio's café kiosk was shuttered by city officials in October due to "health violations".
