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'.