digital staff writer and freelance journalist
Olivia Stock is DJ Mag’s digital staff writer. She previously worked as a freelance journalist covering alternative music and culture across print and digital. Her writing can be seen in DIY Magazine, The Line of Best Fit, The Forty-Five, LICKS Mag, and others. Olivia was formerly Editor-in-Chief of the UK’s largest student music magazine, The Mic, as well as working on a freelance basis for a variety of independent record labels and PR firms.
Selections: Gina Jeanz
In this series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Gina Jeanz spotlights favourites from her recent DJ sets, from fiery Afro-tech and amapiano heaters, to sun-seeking Afro-funk, highlife, piano house and beyond
Recognise: Matisa
Matisa tried out careers in fashion and politics before a chance encounter with DJing changed her life. Now, the Italian DJ and producer is scaling house music’s big leagues with her bright and bubbling sound, whilst plugging away on her debut mini-album landing later this year. Alongside her Recognise mix, an all-vinyl excursion into radiant house music from the ‘90s to now, she chats to Olivia Stock about the importance of trusting the process and the pursuit of sonic perfection
Selections: Kiss Nuka
In this series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Kiss Nuka spotlights earthy ambient techno and electro, skittering jungle, footwork and more
Selections: Oldyungmayn
In this series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Oldyungmayn spotlights experimental hip-hop, woozy shoegaze, industrial techno and more
Selections: Rachiid Paralyzing
In this series, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, Colombia’s Rachiid Paralyzing spotlights tracks “with a unique and exceptional level of composition”, from breathless 2-step and techno, to intricate IDM, breaks and ambient
Recognise: RIOT CODE
Alongside a storming Recognise mix that capture’s RIOT CODE’s past, present and future sounds, Oliver Grant speaks to Olivia Stock about going solo, navigating the techno scene as a trans artist, and what the future holds
Simple Things 2024: Bristol’s kaleidoscopic showcase of leftfield music returns
Returning to the city after a five-year hiatus, Simple Things delivers a 10th anniversary programme that celebrates Bristol’s vibrant music scene whilst welcoming a kaleidoscope of international sounds into the fold. DJ Mag’s Olivia Stock reports back
Sailing into the Future: 20 Years of Armada Music
With offices across the globe and genre-defining hits coming out of its ears, Armada Music has evolved to become the biggest independent dance label in the world. As the Dutch imprint celebrates 20 years of existence, DJ Mag’s Olivia Stock meets up with co-founders Armin van Buuren and Maykel Piron during ADE and visits the Armada offices to discover the secrets to the success of this slick electronic music operation
Selections: Slauson Malone 1
In this series, Selections, we invite DJs, producers and label heads to dig into their digital crates and share the contents of their collections. This week, New York-based multidisciplinary musician Slauson Malone 1 spotlights acoustic oddities, ambient gems, breakneck singeli, cello jazz and post-jungle weapons
Amsterdam Dance Event 2023 in review: the global electronic music marathon proves it remains unparalleled
Amsterdam Dance Event returned earlier this month, with the world’s biggest electronic music conference delivering its usual, unrelenting whirlwind of parties, panels and so much more. Here’s a handful of highlights from DJ Mag’s week at ADE 2023, including my review of Maricas & IsBurning’s party at Thuishaven.