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South African house star @vanco_sa distills the depth and groove that’s taken him and his music all over the globe in his contribution to the Recognise mix series. In an interview with DJ Mag, the Johannesburg-born artist speaks to Ria Hylton about producing the most Shazamed track in Ibiza last summer, ‘Ma Tnsani (Yalla Habibi)’, and overcoming major health issues and heartbreak to embrace the unstoppable ascent he’s on today. Read the interview here: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-100-vanco

Lisbon-based DJ, producer and live act @wallis-music returns with a new widescreen techno workout ‘bring color into my world’ is out Friday 6th March via ARA (@aboutrecordingartists) – have an exclusive first listen Pre-save/stream: https://lnk.to/BringColourIntoMyWorld

Pinning down the sound of @Ghostly International’s is an almost impossible task, with a sprawling catalogue spanning blissed-out ambient and lo-fi folk, through experimental hip-hop and post-punk, to heads-down house, techno and all manner of spaces in-between and beyond. But, as founder Sam Valenti IV explains, it all just comes down to its no-rules approach, and an openness to change. It's an ethos that's rooted in his formative experiences in ’90s Detroit, and one that's endured to make Ghostly one of the 21st century’s most trusted imprints. Here, alongside a mix recorded by label affiliate Michna, Valenti shares its story. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-ghostly-international

Belgian powerhouse @amelielens returns with a new tunnelling acid-techno cut, ‘Falling Into Acid Dreams’, on her EXHALE label Dropping officially on 27th February, the single marks a decade since the release of her debut record of the same name – have an exclusive first listen via DJ Mag Pre-save/stream: https://found.ee/Amelie-Lens-EXH017 More info: https://djmag.com/news/amelie-lens-shares-new-single-falling-acid-dreams-listen

Welsh producer and DJ @djlockerz returns with a new UK garage scorcher from his forthcoming debut album The single lands on 27th February via @garageshared – have an exclusive first listen via DJ Mag

@ciel_dj and @mruffing land on Spray’s @punctualityrecords with a new EP of shimmering, ’90s-flecked tech house ‘Hot Squid’ is out 27th February 2026 – have an exclusive first listen to the title track now Stream/grab a copy: https://music.punctualityrecords.com/hotsquid

LA talent @hayes_b invites Shanti Celeste, Special Request, Priori and Yu Su to remix his emotionally-charged LP, ‘Audience’ ‘Audience Remixed’ is out via digital and vinyl on @Stratasonic on 27th February 2026 – have an exclusive first listen to @shanticeleste’s remix of ‘Play It As It Lays’ now Grab a copy/stream:

London-based Estonian artist and Armada affiliate @janikatenn returns with a slice of radiant and melodic deep house ‘Mystified’ is out 26th February 2026 via Tenn Tonik — have an exclusive first listen now Stream/grab a copy: https://www.beatport.com/release/mystified/5856748

@moveltraxx founder and purveyor of all things footwork, juke, ghetto house and club music @doppie captures the energy of his label with a livewire mix for the Recognise series. The Birmingham-based Parisian DJ and producer speaks to Joseph Francis about his two decades spent championing the sounds of Chicago’s South Side and US East Coast, paying pioneers their dues while spotlighting new talent, and the evolution of London's burgeoning footwork community. Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-099-big-dope-p

Parisian luminary @CHLOE enlists a cast of underground icons to reimagine her 2025 single, ‘Distorted Dance’ The full remix EP – including remixes from @hannah-holland, @leonoroficial and @milesjparalysis – will be available on the 20th February via @lumierenoirerecords for both digital and vinyl release. Have an exclusive first listen to Hannah Holland’s fiery contribution. Pre-save a copy: https://lumierenoire.lnk.to/DistortedDance

Nottingham’s @kumarachi delivers a double helping of high-pressure drum & bass on DJ Flight’s @playmusik label The two-tracker is out 20th February – have an exclusive first listen to the title track, featuring @liambailey Grab a copy: https://idol-io.ffm.to/onsight

Berlin-via-Marseilles DJ Nono Gigsta – @gigstab – shares a genre-warping recording of her set from @drippingfyi 2025, conjuring the storm she faced while crossing the Atlantic by boat to get there, and the life-affirming Mary Oliver poem she recited while pacing its deck. In conversation with Michael McKinney, the writer and climate campaigner speaks about her experience on board the Artemis, meditation and transcendence on the dancefloor, and approaching DJing with the energy and aliveness of a jazz drummer Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-098-nono-gigsta-dripping-interview

Wata Igarashi swaps psychedelic techno for shimmering ambient on a new single for Mastery X Houndstooth’s ‘Quantum Sound’ compilation ‘Quantum Sound’ is out 12th February –have an exclusive first listen to Wata Igarashi’s ‘Minerał’ More info: https://djmag.com/listen/premiere-wata-igarashi-mineral

With a 90-minute mix of breaks, bass and blazing East Coast club music, Baltimore’s JIALING (@pbnstrawberryjam) demonstrates the next-gen sound of her hometown for the Recognise series, and speaks to Michael McKinney about her background in classical cello, exploring her heritage through production, and championing the most exciting new talent in her local scene Interview:

x3Butterfly (@sorrellem) is one of DJ Mag's Artists To Watch in 2026 The Detroit-raised, Berlin-shaped, New York-based X3BUTTERFLY who moves through ambient dub, groove-led house and dubby breaks Read the full profile:

@na_one is one of DJ Mag's Artists To Watch in 2026 The Seoul-born DJ, producer and label boss taking golden era house and techno into the future Read the full profile:

@lukealessiofficial is one of DJ Mag's Artists To Watch in 2026 The Melbourne DJ and producer blending deep house, funk, disco, acid, electro and more into buzzy floorfillers Read the full profile:

@kt_dj is one of DJ Mag's Artists To Watch in 2026 The London-based in high demand with a vinyl-first approach spanning minimal house, acid, techno, electro and trance Read the full profile:

@juan98s is one of DJ Mag's Artists To Watch in 2026 The Argentinian DJ and producer delivering house, techno and electro with snaking basslines, wavy pads and an irresistible sense of playful menace Read the full profile:

JAZZWRLD is one of DJ Mag's Artists To Watch in 2026 The South African DJ cementing his presence on the international scene with an original blend of emotive, soulful energy and rhythmic depth Read the full profile: