thump specials
Watch the Trailer for 'Future Sound of Mzansi,' Spoek Mathambo's Documentary About South African Electronic Music
We caught up with one of the documentary's stars, DJ Spoko, to learn more about the future of the South African movement.
Smurphy's "Aquarius Rising" Is Like Taking a Long Soak in a Warm Bath of Pink Milk
The NAAFI-affiliated producer has a new album 'A Shapeless Pool' out now.
A Block Party For The Modern Streets: Beat Spacek's Boiler Room Sydney Live Set
An essential set from a true pioneer of soul.
Watch Holy Ghost! (and an Adorable Studio Puppy) Recreate Their First Ever Remix
The Brooklyn duo invited us into their gearopolis of a studio for a journey through the remix they cut their teeth on nearly a decade ago.
Japan's War on Dance: Clubbing in the State of Fueiho
On the heels of Tokyo's winning bid for the 2020 Olympics, THUMP investigates Japan's changing attitudes towards club culture.
We Scarfed Korean Bar Food with Far East Movement
Over large bottles of Hite and steaming bowls of noodles, the group talk racial identity, the struggles of a major label, and their Spam'n'Eggs festival.
Hot Since 82 On His Raver Roots and Insane Star Wars Collection
His secret-stash of Star Wars figurines is worth more than your car.
Dive into the Sweat-Drenched Changa Tuki Scene in Caracas
We traveled to South America to uncover the vibrant, and at times controversial culture.
We Spent a Whole Day With Roman Flügel During Mutek Mexico City
The German producer told us about his beginnings as a DJ, the importance of techno in his life, and the idea behind his latest album 'Happiness Is Happening.'
Watch Icy Lake, The New Short Film from Night Slugs & Fade to Mind
Tribal house, vogue, grime, the future: THUMP teams with two cutting-edge labels to uncover the mystery behind a suicidally hot track.
We Pre-Gamed With Paper Diamond
We bought some gear, smoked Sour Diesel with Zeds Dead's dads, and hung out backstage at Terminal 5.