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System J is spot on with the review of Mixmag. There is some quality music coverage, reviews, etc but there is also a lot of filler and gossip-esque articles. There's way too much drug coverage IMO, some 4 page bollocks about "the next E!" or what have you. Also, being in the states the 30 page club guide that covers UK venues ends up being wasted pages with a hot chick or two between them. The free CD has almost always been good, with some quality mixes on them.
BPM is OK. The magazine doesn't cover as wide a spectrum of music as Mixmag, but there also aren't too many wasted gossip pages either. The mag itself has some nice graphics through it, and is appealing to the eyes. The thing I don't like about BPM is (ironically) the US-slant of the mag, with reviews of the latest Bargrooves album when there are big releases from the UK and elsewhere that don't get mentioned. Also, the mag has broadened its coverage to technology in general, with a "Wired" feel to some articles (i.e. video game coverage, iPod accessory reviews, etc). I personally think that is a bad thing, but it may not be what you are looking for is you want a purely EDM-related magazine.
DJMag: Haven't read it, so I can't say.
Remix: This mag tends to have some good interviews (I need to find that issue with the Danny Krivit one...), and a LOT of coverage on gear, production tools, etc. This mag doesn't offer as much coverage of the music as much as coverage on the gear used for production or mixing. If you are a Producer (with cash to burn), or a gear-head then this mag is for you. Otherwise, you may get bored with all of the 4-page reviews/ads for Mackie's new thing...
DJ Times: I like this mag a lot, because there are a lot of good tips from other mobile and club DJs around the US. This mag doesn't do a lot of coverage on new EDM releases, opting instead for charts on what's being played out the most. The mag also has tips articles for mobile DJs, and reviews on new mixers, CD players, and other mixing gear. This mag is geared for mobile DJs, as most of the mag's coverage is catered to them, with interviews of the biggest mobile DJs around the country, etc. A typical article would be something like "Using props at your next event: How to increase your company's worth with client interaction". I would recommend this mag to a mobile or club DJ, but not to a casual EDM fan.
Ironically, I subscribe to Rolling Stone instead of any of these (although I'd like a DJ TImes subscription). I wish RS would do more EDM coverage, since their Rock/Pop coverage tends to be really good.
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Overload (House/J-Pop/K-Pop): Click
No Pants Dance (Funky House/Electro House/K-Pop): Click
Dark Beach (Deep House): Click
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