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His innovations can be heard on the music of artists including Prince, Herbie Hancock, and Stevie Wonder.

A new documentary explores the life and legacy of synth pioneer Tom Oberheim. Produced by GForce Software, the 37-minute film 'Bright Sparks: Tom Oberheim' delves...

MC Duke, UK hip-hop and hardcore pioneer, dies

Goldie, Slipmatt, Chuck D and others have paid tribute to the late artist

Pioneering UK hip-hop and hardcore figure MC Duke, real name Kashif Adham, has died. News of his passing was confirmed this week by Suburban Base...

He was 88 years old

British sound system culture pioneer Count Shelly has died.

Count Shelly, real name Ephraim Barrett, has passed away aged 88, a relative confirmed. 

Barrett moved...

Pioneer's new controller for the rekordboxdj software.

Pioneer recently announced the introduction of their new rekordboxdj software which is aimed squarely at unifying the digital DJ market.

The DDJ-800 is the two-channel version of the impressive DDJ-1000...

Pioneer DJ have announced the DDJ-800, a two-channel version of their highly-rated DDJ-1000 controller. Coming in at £779, the controller features the same coloured LED...

DJ Pierre interview ahead of 28th July London gig

The word 'legend' should be used sparingly, but there's no doubt that DJ Pierre's contribution to the world of electronic music places him in...

The legendary musician died in hospital in Jamaica

Lee "Scratch" Perry, the pioneer of dub and roots reggae music, has died, aged 85.

Jamaican media reported that Perry died in hospital in Lucea...

DDJ-SZ controller for Pro DJ/Club users

Fresh off the press news from NAMM sees Pioneer release not one but two new products aimed at the digital DJing community.

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AlphaTheta Corporation will be showing off its latest DJ hardware at Harajuku's MIL GALLERY

AlphaTheta — Pioneer DJs new sister brand — has announced a new pop-up store in Tokyo, at Harajuku’s MIL GALLERY. It will run for nine...

Vangelis, Blade Runner composer and synth pioneer, dies, aged 79

The legendary Greek musician also soundtracked films such as Chariots Of Fire and Alexander

Greek composer and synth pioneer Vangelis died this week at the age of 79. A report by the Associated Press confirmed the news, though his...

Jesse Saunders

The influential Chicago house artist suffered "a major stroke" in November 2022

A fundraiser has been launched to support the medical care of pioneering Chicago house artist Jesse Saunders. Saunders suffered "a major stroke" in November 2022...

The Melbourne DJ and producer passed away from cancer last November

A fundraiser has been set up to support a charity in the memory of late breaks pioneer Phil K.

The Melbourne DJ and producer passed...

The contribution of women throughout the history of electronic music has been huge, but too often undocumented...

By now the history of electronic music and its journey into clubs, concert venues, stadiums and homes worldwide is a well-established narrative. It’s a story...

Now Pioneer launch a new pair of headphones

Well, even if the rumours are true, Pioneer have not stopped their onslaught to be the dominate force in DJ culture with the announcement of...

You won't want to miss this... 

Detroit pioneer Derrick May is bringing his orchestral show to the Southbank Centre’s stunning Royal Festival Hall this August. 

The show has only been performed...