Born as a project ‘for the love of the dance’, M.A.D Records aka Make A Dance have now been producing, selecting and playing a tasty earful throughout London and beyond for 5 years. To celebrate this special birthday, M.A.D took over Elephant & Castle’s intimate, between-the-bridges hideout, Corsica Studios. For any M.A.D fans feeling a tinge of FOMO or ravers looking to re-live the event, we snapped some of the best moments of the night and brought them to BROKE so you can look through the lens and land right on the dance floor…
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Broke Magazine B2B Bakey: Pirate Radio, A Phonox Residency & His New EP ‘Backrooms’
On the forefront of the UKG resurgence wave, Bakey blends breakbeats, dnb and bassline to create a dark, gritty sound. Not compromising on production, Bakey fills dancefloors, fusing high energy and melodic highs with his signature raw, deep bass. We caught up with the Leeds-born DJ to find out more about the release of his EP ‘Backrooms’, his Phonox residency, and more…
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Broke’s Big Fuck Off Festival Guide 2025: UK Edition
Listen closely enough and you’ll hear ravers across the UK collectively roaring “HELL YESSSSSSSS” right now because festival season is finally on the horizon. As for the Broke team, we’re gagging to get back on a dance floor with you lot, in fields, forests and wherever the fuck else organisers fancy sticking a pair of decks. While we’re still a few months out from some of our faves opening their gates, with outdoor events kicking off across the country and festivals constructing stages and campsites ready to host us from May to September, the nation is taking a big fat sigh of relief, shaking off what’s left of our winter hibernation and gearing up for a season of seshing, soul-searching and saucy AF tunes. Whether you’re a seasoned festival-goer after goated underground lineups or a first-timer thirsting for immersive atmospheres with a crowd to match, we’ve rounded up every event that’s caught the Broke team’s eye for 2025 below…
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LFW AW25 | Leo Prothmann Takes Us Into Their Home
By Emilia Batory and Brian James One of our most anticipated London Fashion Week events was the opportunity to view Leo Prothmann’s latest collection “Finca” and it didn’t disappoint. We […]
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Lumia B2B Broke Magazine: The NYC Cool Girl Taking Over Tech House
Get to know Lumia… a growing star from NYC who has cut her teeth as a photographer, model, and, primarily, the house DJ and producer you need to hear right now. […]
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Broke’s Big F*ck Off Festival Guide 2025: London Edition
London crew, it’s time. The city’s shaking off its cold grey vibe, the parks are filling up, and basslines, sunny days, and memorable music moments are creeping back in—festival season […]
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LFW AW25 | Pauline Dujancourt’s Runway of Memory, Movement, and Mystery
Taking over the BFC NewGen space for an unforgettable runway, the venue was dimly lit and vaguely mysterious. Cemented by greyish-white spotlighting, guests were dotted around the room, greeting each […]
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Make Your Way To ‘Pound Town’ With Skream and Partiboi69
Something we’ve been thirsting for, but hadn’t known just how much until now. Skream and Partiboi69 have linked up, with new release ‘Pound Town’ on HARD Recs. Merging their 2 […]
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Luke Dean B2B Broke Magazine: A UK Rising Star Shaping the Underground House Scene
Luke Dean is an emerging DJ/Producer from the UK underground scene, seamlessly blending the spirit of 90’s Chicago house with the raw energy of classic garage. From Fabric London and […]
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One Week to Go Until AVA London 2025 – What to Expect
London’s electronic music and arts scene is gearing up for AVA London 2025, which kicks off in just one week. Across three days and nights, the festival will bring together […]
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Inox Traxx Redefines Her Sound on ‘Free’
Berlin-based Inox Traxx has spent the last few years solidifying her reputation as a techno star—crystal-sharp, high-velocity, no-prisoners. She’s been bending dance floors her way at KNTXT’s London and Ghent […]
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DJ Minx b2b Broke Magazine: Pioneer of Detroit Dance
Chameleon Queen DJ Minx, and her team invited us for a little chat. Catching up on the new single Blocked, her barrier breaking label, Women on Wax, and how, as […]
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LFW AW25 | Dreaming Eli, Between My Heart & Ribs
We walked through the brick-covered church; the space was converted into an intimate setting bathed in soft, romantic light with candles and pomegranates dispersed along the runway floor. The music […]
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LFW AW25 | The Gothic Star Jean Louie Castillo
Friday’s Fashion Flair runway ended with a bang following the dark yet eye-catching six-minute show by Filipino/Welsh designer Jean Louie Castillo. The show featured an undeniable edge and sense of despair […]
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Bianca Oblivion B2B Broke Magazine: The Genre-Glitching DJ
Bianca Oblivion’s ability to blend across genres and styles has propelled her to the top of the game, and she is known for creating a global sound that can bounce any room. Using “curiosity […]
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LFW AW25 | Tell The Truth Presents ‘WOLVES’
WOLVES – the concept behind Tell The Truth’s second instalment on the official London BFC Calendar, bared its teeth. The audience left in a wake of awe and excitement with […]
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LFW AW25 | Mark Fast Presents Vampires, Chains & Neon Dreams
Mark Fast’s AW25 collection hit London Fashion Week with the force of a fever dream, a seductive clash of past and future stitched together with chains, corsets, and a streak […]
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LFW AW25 | Through The Lens, Backstage With Mark Fast
A photo diary by Jasmine Mckell
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LFW AW25 | Naomi Hart’s Mirror to Power, Play, and Unproductive Thinking
The intimate space of 13-14 Dean Street was transformed to become the boudoir with which Naomi Hart would debut her first runway collection. The rectangular room was peppered with seating along either […]
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LFW AW25 | Hector MacLean Shows Punk, Power and Patriotism
Hector Maclean’s collections have always been inspired by iconic British women, and for his latest offering, Bastard Aristocrat, he delves into his own lineage, drawing inspiration from his ancestor Lady […]
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