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Jemayel Khawaja

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Los Angeles, CA, United States

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Past articles by Jemayel:

Eminem’s ‘Music to Be Murdered By’: Album Review

Take away the Las Vegas massacre shock-bait number and Eminem's latest is a passable, forgettable meandering through popular hip-hop sounds. → Read More

How Simian Mobile Disco Became Techno's Most Unlikely Champions

On the eve of their fifth LP 'Welcome to Sideways,' Jas Shaw looks back at the twists and turns of Simian Mobile Disco's long career. → Read More

You Don't Know (Andy) Dick

On his 20th attempt at sobriety, the comedian has been clean for almost two years. His career is finally starting to get back on track. → Read More

The Beautiful Chaos of Bomba Estéreo, The Colombian Band That's Blowing Up Stateside

As their surprise hit single “Soy Yo” threatens to cross over, the scions of electro cumbia break down their musical DNA. → Read More

Dance Music Gets Kinky at Honey Soundsystem's Parties for the World's Largest Leather Festival

The collective's Deviants parties at Folsom Street Fair bring a little bit of dark room drama to Bay Area dancefloors. → Read More

Dance Music Gets Kinky at Honey Soundsystem's Parties for the World's Largest Leather Festival

The collective's Deviants parties at Folsom Street Fair bring a little bit of dark room drama to Bay Area dancefloors. → Read More

DJ Harvey’s Life is One Giant Queer Disco—and Everyone’s Invited

The veteran British DJ opens up about sexuality and his philosophy of inclusive hedonism. → Read More

Not Chip: Alexis Taylor's New Solo Album Is Made for Life Between the Parties

Watch the video premiere of "I'm Ready," the first single from the Hot Chip frontman's new solo album 'Piano,' out June 10. → Read More

What Do Coachella's EDM Bros Think About EDM Bros?

An anthropological study. → Read More

This Is Gallant's Golden Moment

Following marquee collaborations with the likes of ZHU and Jhene Aiko, R&B's dark horse steps out on his own with triumphant debut LP 'Ology.' → Read More

This Is Gallant's Golden Moment

Following marquee collaborations with the likes of ZHU and Jhene Aiko, R&B's dark horse steps out on his own with triumphant debut LP 'Ology.' → Read More

Claude VonStroke Asked Fans at CRSSD Festival the Weirdest Questions He Could Think Of

The Dirtybird head honcho cozies up to the crowd. → Read More

​Soulwax Review All 15 Bands They Invented for the 'Belgica' Soundtrack

Being in a band is easy. You wanna do something really cool? Play in 15 bands at once. → Read More

Porter Robinson and Stephen Hawking Teamed Up to Unveil Virgin Galactic's New Spaceship

The future is now! And it sounds like music from 2014! → Read More

How a Historic Black Queer Disco Became the Unlikely Epicenter of Los Angeles' Industrial Scene

Das Bunker and Jewel's Catch One built a decades-long partnership on outsiderdom. Now, the party's coming back home. → Read More

​This Is What 4AM in an Amsterdam Techno Club Sounds Like

Cox and Hawtin Approved, Reinier Zonneveld's "Rushchamber' EP captures the best of Dutch techno. → Read More

​Soulwax Formed 16 Different (Fictional) Bands for the 'Belgica' Soundtrack

Belgium's most legendary dance act doesn't do things the easy way. → Read More

Meet The Young Man Who Uses Rave Gloving to Treat His Cerebral Palsy

It turns out that dance music can be good for your health. → Read More

Desert Hearts and Debauchery: Raving in the Mexican Jungle with San Diego's Liveliest DJ Crew

This is what happens when one of the West Coast’s rowdiest party crew gets lost in the Mayan jungle on New Year’s Eve. → Read More

The BPM Festival Prepares for 2016's Underground Dance Marathon

We spoke with BPM directors about how to get the most out of Mexico's classiest rager, and check out our newest showcase announcement. → Read More