dB Magazine was one of Adelaide’s two main street magazines in the 2000s. I wrote for dB Magazine from 2002 until 2007, mostly focusing on what can ostensibly be called “dance music”. I interviewed DJs, MCs, and bands from around the world, many of whom had just released music or were touring Australia.

A selection of my dB Magazine articles is found below.

NOTE: Some articles were used across the sites I wrote for, and are tagged appropriately, but apologies for any duplicates.

The full list of articles can be found here.

• Y4K – Next Level Breaks – Mixed by the Dub Pistols - The Y4K series of breakbeat mixes not only showcases the best in breaks tunes and breaks DJ’s, it pushes the boundaries of what is termed “breaks” with every release. The Dub Pistols Y4K mix does indeed take us to the next level of breaks, bringing a sense of fun and excitement back not only to … Continue reading Y4K – Next Level Breaks – Mixed by the Dub Pistols →
• Richard X - Making mash ups in his bedroom, Sheffield based Richard X’s talent caught the ear of DJs and the press alike. In a sea of simple mash ups, Richard had a fresh sound that combined the complexity of the popular in an artistic manner, but with dancefloor, and more importantly, commercial viability. His first mash up, … Continue reading Richard X →
• Depeche Mode - Depeche Mode is one of the stalwarts of the alternative music scene. They’ve been making music which is both moving and emotional for 25 years, have been through various line ups, and have endured all the hardships and highlights that a quarter of a century in the music industry could throw at them. “We feel really privileged to have worked for 25 years,” says Martin Gore, the lead songwriter of the band since Vince Clarke left in the early 80s. “It’s kind of nice being around for so long, it means parents can introduce their kids to us,” he laughs gently.
• A.Skillz - I was chatting on the phone with Krafty Kuts’ partner in crime, the incredibly talented Adam Mills, aka A.Skillz. He was chilling in bed and having coffee brought to him by Melbourne’s Nick Thayer, who was staying with him working on a track in his studio. “It’s very early; it’s 9:20 in the morning!” he exclaims, “I didn’t have a big one last night so I’m travelling pretty good. Sometimes I have lunchtime lie in and recoup from the night before,” he chuckles.
• Hedonizm – Mixed by Ellis Dee - The third release in the “Izm” series, celebrating ten years of TCR, has Ellis Dee dishing up a delightful mix that involves your ears in a hedonistic orgy of groovy breakbeat for party animals. Ellis Dee comes from a background of rave, one of the most hedonistic scenes the world, and was one of THE … Continue reading Hedonizm – Mixed by Ellis Dee →