BBC Radio 1 reveals winners of Dance Awards 2022
BBC Radio 1 honors Chase & Status, Fred Again.., Nia Archives, and others for their contributions to the Dance Music genre as part of the annual Dance Awards ceremony. The…
The most ‘Essential’ mixes – A memory lane of BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix series [Magazine Featured]
Since its inception in October of 1993, the BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix has become the holy grail of radio DJ decks, the one mix to present that every artist…
Joseph Capriati, Skream and more join BBC Radio 1’s residency
Returning with a fresh lineup for the autumn and winter months, BBC Radio 1‘s residency invites the likes of Skream, Helena Hauff and more including Joseph Capriati who states: “I’ve been dreaming…
Swedish House Mafia unveil BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix from Ushuaïa Ibiza show: Listen
Swedish House Mafia mark their return to the BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix with their show recorded live from Ushuaïa Ibiza earlier in July. “We’ve done the Essential Mix our whole…
Relive Avicii’s debut BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix from 2010: Listen
As far as legendary acts go, Avicii (real name Tim Bergling) is arguably one of, if not, the most iconic of artists’ to have ever graced the electronic dance industry.…
Alok announces debut BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix broadcasting this Saturday
Conquering the Brazilian and worldwide scene with ease, one of the electronic scene’s most prolific artists Alok is taking the next biggest step in his career by securing his spot…
Danny Howard begins hosting BBC Radio 1 ‘Dance Party’
As of September 10th, British DJ Danny Howard began his tenure as the host of the iconic BBC Radio 1 show, ‘Dance Party.’ He takes over from the previous host,…
Reliving Avicii’s debut Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1, eleven years later: Listen
In November of 2010, a 21-year-old kid fresh out of Stockholm walked into the studios of BBC to record his first-ever Radio 1 “Essential Mix” episode. In the process of…
Swedish House Mafia drop eclectic mix for BBC Radio 1
The Swedish House Mafia dropped an eclectic comeback mix as part of BBC Radio 1’s Dance Weekend, escalating the anticipation ahead of their debut album, “Paradise Again”, due later this year. The…
Swedish House Mafia to drop comeback mix on BBC Radio 1 next week
Swedish House Mafia are to drop a short mix next week as part of BBC Radio 1’s Dance Weekend, landing between the 6-8th of August. BBC Radio 1 have just announced…
Annie Mac ends 17 year stint with BBC Radio 1 with emotional final show
Last night, Annie Mac said an emotional goodbye to BBC Radio 1 as she faded down her microphone for the final time at Broadcasting House, following an illustrious 17 career…
Martin Garrix’s birthday: Celebrate with his debut BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix
Today, Friday 14 May, Martin Garrix turns 25 years old! To celebrate, we’re looking back upon his debut BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix from way back in 2014. Back in 2014, Martin Garrix was…
Skrillex speaks to Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1 about new track ‘Butterflies’: Listen
To celebrate the premiere of new Skrillex, Four Tet and Starrah track ‘Butterflies’, and the return of Skrillex, Annie Mac spoke to him ahead of playing the track on BBC Radio 1. Discussing all things music, including what he has…
Diplo and Friends radio show is leaving BBC Radio 1 in September
There are some major changes happening right now around leading broadcasting station BBC Radio 1. A couple days earlier we reported that a major pillar of the scene, Annie Mac…
Annie Mac announces decision to leave BBC Radio 1
She’s the soundtrack to our Friday nights, but now, Annie Mac has announced she’ll be walking away from BBC Radio 1. A well respected DJ and broadcaster, Annie has cemented…