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Inspired by jungle legends, the prominent journalist was a regular DJ throughout the ‘90s

BBC News presenter Ros Atkins has shared a drum & bass DJ mix for BBC 6 Music’s Desert Island Disco All-Dayer. 

The journalist, who presents...

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The importance of Belgium in the development of electronic music

With Belgium Booms, a series of events in London this October showcasing the country’s talent, and a new film The Sound of Belgium looking to change that public perception, we take a closer look at the country that gave us EBM, new beat, hardcore techno and so much more...

Tales of taking one for the team will be shared at dates across the UK

Fyre Festival producer Andy King is going on a speaking tour around the UK. 

The man who famously prepared himself to 'do whatever it takes'...

'Laurent Garnier: Off the Record' screens as part of the Manchester International Festival

A new documentary about the rise of techno is premiering next month as part of the Manchester International Festival (MIF). 

'Laurent Garnier: Off The Record'...

The latest reworking of the dance music archive?

Two decades after they first inspired the establishment to try and legislate against dance music, the breakbeats that fuelled jungle and hardcore have found new life at the hands of producers who were in nappies when 'Terminator' was first released. But what’s behind this latest reworking of the dance music archive?

Questlove nominated for Best Original Documentary Oscar for Summer Of Soul

The film is his directorial debut

Questlove has been nominated for an Oscar in the Documentary Feature category. The Roots drummer has been recognised among this year's nominees for his work...

UK punk legend and iconic dub and reggae DJ Don Letts charts his ultimate Notting Hill Carnival tracks ahead of the annual festivities this weekend

Don Letts is a true legend of UK punk. A filmmaker, musician and DJ, the London-born icon has stood at the helm of the country’s...

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Featuring Colin Benders, Honey Dijon, Hyperaktivist, Luke Slater, Octo Octa and more

The organisers of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) have shared a new mini-documentary celebrating “the intrinsic value of club culture, electronic music, raving, and all the...

New documentary, 25 Years Of UK Garage, to be released in December

So Solid Crew, Lisa Maffia, Ms. Dynamite, Majestic, Scott Garcia and more feature in the film, out 5th December

A new documentary traces the history and evolution of UK garage. Watch the trailer below. 25 Years Of UK Garage, out 5th December on digital...

Last Man Standing: Suge Knight and the Murders of Biggie & Tupac will be released in July

A new documentary about former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight and the murder of The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac will be released this summer. ...

Underground Resistance mini-documentary, Somewhere in Detroit, to be released this week

The short film, featuring candid interviews with Mike Banks, Waajeed and more, is out this Friday

Update: 1st March 2024: This story has been updated to reflect that this documentary is out now. A new mini-documentary about legendary Detroit techno collective...

Watch Mastermind contestant answer ‘90s drum & bass questions

 "I've started so I'll finish."

Monday's (7th March) edition of the long-running BBC quiz show Mastermind was a win for fans of '90s drum & bass. Choosing the genre as...

New documentary celebrates life and legacy of dub pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry: Watch

Featuring archive footage and exclusive interviews with Jamaican icon

A new documentary celebrating the life and legacy of late dub pioneer Lee "Scratch" Perry has been released. 'The Upsetter: The Life & Music of...

Watch a new documentary on jungle and drum & bass’ early days

The Rest Is History: The Early Days of Jungle & Drum 'n' Bass is available now

A new documentary on the formative years of jungle and drum & bass has been released at select UK cinemas and via the VOD service...