There’s a documentary called Underplayed, released in 2020, that focuses on gender, ethnic, and sexual equality issues within the electronic music world as seen “through...
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TYGAPAW makes music with a message of liberation, and of working toward a world where everyone is free to be true to themselves. It also happens to be music that slams. Bruce Tantum meets the Brooklyn-based artist to learn about their long journey to get to where they are now, and the road ahead
Mark Knight is a man on a mission to unite the scene...
Mark Knight is a man on a mission. The Toolroom Records founder brings his signature chunky beats and addictive grooves to Miami wherever he plays...
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The rats bobbed their heads to the beat of Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' and other songs
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1st May 1994 was the first big London protest against the looming Criminal Justice Bill, the piece of legislation that first proscribed a genre of music — rave music, “wholly or predominantly categorised by the emission of a succession of repetitive beats” — in law. Despite widespread demonstrations at what was seen as draconian power-grabs by the UK authorities, the Bill became law later in 1994. Here, Harold Heath looks back at the reaction from the dance music community at the time, and the Act’s lasting impact on the rave scene today
The making of Sanchez's seminal club cut
This is the story of how Roger Sanchez made his seminal club cut — 'Another Chance'.
Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless...
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UK label Champion Records is celebrating its 35th year with a series of remixes of classic releases. The label's best-known hit is Robin S' ‘Show...
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From the histories of global scenes, sounds and labels, to explorations of music’s power to alter the fabric of society and forge communities, here are...
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The "Prince of Dance Music" has passed away in his Berlin home
New York's Elbee Bad, aka veteran producer Lamont Booker, has passed away.
The "Prince of Dance Music" was reportedly found dead in his bed...
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The Pryda boss will play the annual electronic music fixture alongside Maceo Plex and more
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It wasn’t their song and they didn’t play any instruments, but Saint Etienne’s Balearic classic ‘Only Love Can Break Your Heart’ caught the tailwind of...
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Adam Beyer, Robert Hood, DJ Bone, DJ Minx, Paul Woolford and more have contributed remixes to the release
Drumcode's 250th release is a special collaborative project between label founder Adam Beyer and Kevin Saunderson.
Released on 1st October, the techno label marked...
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"It deserves a place in the History of Colombia and an important consideration in the culture," said the country's Minister of Culture, Patricia Ariza
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Electro. From Kraftwerk To Techno runs until May and features over 500 exhibits
A new electronic music exhibition has opened at Museum Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf.
Showing until 15th May, the first major music exhibition at the Kunstpalast, Electro...
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Video game live streaming platform Twitch has become an increasingly valuable way for electronic musicians to connect with their fans. Cherie Hu investigates the synergy...
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