A quarter of a century ago, a record slipped out on Rumour Records that would change the course of UK dance music history. Created by...
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A guide to dance music's pre-rave past
We've drafted in Greg Wilson, the former electro-funk pioneer, nowadays a leading figure in the global disco/re-edits movement and respected commentator on dance music and...
The Norwegian duo talk us through their million-selling debut LP for Wall Of Sound
How a largely instrumental album by an unknown Norwegian duo became a word-of-mouth million-selling sensation at the start of the decade, thanks to some unique...
100 years of electronic music
In March 1913 Luigi Russolo, the Italian futurist, stormed out of a classical concert in Milan and published an open letter demanding a new form of modern music.
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From its beginnings in Yorkshire clubs to becoming a nationwide dance music phenomenon and chart success, the bassline sound has survived and thrived, despite the efforts of the police and club licensing authorities. Matt Anniss charts its rise, fall, resurgence and influence on a new generation of DJs, producers and ravers
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The 4K remastered version will hit the screens in North America for the first time this June
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The production duo are battling over Pharrell Williams' three trademark applications for rights to the project's name in streaming, live performances and music videos
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The South London community radio station is in danger of closing due to the cost of living crisis and expense of keeping the studio running
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London’s Ell Murphy touches down on her Jucey Tunes imprint with a suite of ’90s-infused house meets sunny UKG
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Released in May, the record is based on "the idea of going through chaos gracefully and feeling like you can weather any storm"
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Buraka Som Sistema co-founder Branko calls on a litany of local Lisbon talent and global vocal guests on his fourth LP, ‘Soma’. Hear the pan-flute theatrics of ‘Impulso’ now
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The original 2013 double-vinyl release of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo's final album together is the most popular release on the record collecting database
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Despite "new ceilings, insane amounts of fire safety bits, shit filled pipes" the queer-led DIY collective is finally on the cusp of a permanent new home
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Scuffed Recordings, Hooversound, More Time and Future Bounce aim to “incubate community and fresh talent” with events at Peckham’s Carpet Shop
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West and Ty Dolla $ign reportedly used the track "without permission" for their ¥$ collaboration 'Good (Don’t Die)'
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Described as a "fierce rallying cry of protest" and a reflection of Shaka's Afro Pasifika heritage