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Mix and scratch
Producers Kruder and Dorfmeister enjoy the peace and quiet of their unique HQ.
High fidelity
Inspired by Tokyo's jazz-kissa, venues for audiophiles are taking off globally. We explore three places where vinyl collections are played on some of the world’s best analogue equipment, with great drinks lists to match.
The shore thing
Summer by the sea demands a particular kind of playlist. We ask three sunkissed selectors to pick their hottest tunes.
Best in class: London
This music-lovers’ bar brings acoustic perfection to the UK capital – and now it’s got a new bricks-and-mortar shop.
Born to boogie
Tel Aviv loves to dance all day and night in bars, clubs and cafés – and on the streets. The best news? Everyone is welcome to the party.
Fluorescent preadolescents
From the playhouse to acid house, when kids party they party hard. Can the parents keep up?
Madrid: beat goes on
Late-night revelry is a way of life for Madrileños and the good times have only improved with a city council committed to carousing. Monocle gets into the city's groove.
This jip is up
Dancing can lead to prostitution, according to a 1948 Japanese law. Police raids on unlicensed nightclubs have turned once-vibrant dance floors into dead zones, gutting Osaka’s late-night scene.
Mix in the right circles
Four enthusiastic Swedes believe the future of music doesn't end with the iPod. Their Pacemaker, a palm-sized DJ system, promises musical discovery, pitch-perfect audio quality and instant party epiphany for music lovers.
Make some noise
In 2000 Hector Mijangos founded a clothing range for DJs, which led to his branded parties and Noiselab Records. By signing local and international bands, his label has changed Mexico’s music scene.
