Afro house is steeped in the percussive materials of South Africa’s townships. For decades, its polyrhythms played out on traditional African instruments — bongos, congas...
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On Saturday 30th June, Renaissance are taking over the delightful setting of Knebworth house, Hertfordshire to bring us Wild In the Country – an excellent...
Another boutique festival, I hear you say? But just look at the line-up! Underworld will be previewing tracks from their forthcoming album 'Oblivion With Bells'...
On Saturday 30th June, Renaissance are taking over the delightful setting of Knebworth House, Hertfordshire to bring us <b>Wild In the Country</b> – an excellent...
Another boutique festival, I hear you say? But just look at the line-up! Sasha & John Digweed headline, with the elite, cutting edge likes of...
Already a staple sound of Ibiza at DC-10 and Parisian clubs like Concrete and Rex, French house is now truly going global...
It’s August 2013 and the trio of Dan Ghenacia, Dyed Soundorom and Shonky are coming to the close of an eight-hour showcase of their trademark...
Road tested by CLR's DJ Rebekah
When the likes of Richie Hawtin and Chris Liebing start singing your praises you know that you’re doing something right. Techno star Rebekah is part of Berlin’s CLR gang and has been wooing crowds with her amazing DJ sets and uber cool productions.
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The Afro house sound is an ever-growing presence in UK dance music, with new labels, club-nights and a dedicated radio station springing up. Alongside a mix from Mr Silk, Ria Hylton explores the sound’s history, and speaks to some of the scene’s key players about forging strong connections with their growing audiences, and their aim to nurture a unique UK Afro house identity
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Taking place at the Mexican jungle paradise on 4th January 2020
Renaissance have announced the full line-up for its debut Tulum event at Zamna next year.
Charlotte de Witte, Adam Beyer B2B Ida Engberg and Roman Flügel...
Tech
During the pandemic, music tech thrived as the wider music industry fell to its knees. Declan McGlynn explores the possibilities and implications that stemmed the...
Music
Techno luminary Maceo Plex remixes Remake’s classic take on the Blade Runner soundtrack as part of Renaissance Recordings’ ‘Remix Collection’ series – Sprawling, epic and suitably...
Ellum Audio don and techno luminary Maceo Plex is the latest artist enlisted to take part in longstanding UK label Renaissance Recordings’ ‘The Remix Collection’...
Legendary imprint returns with a new Art Department compilation...
Renaissance is back with brand-new compilation mixed by Art Department.
The legendary label, events brand and all-round music institution is now back in the safe...
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DJ Stingray is the Detroit electro pro whose razor-sharp mixing and production chops are the result of years of accumulated skill and knowledge. Now among...
There are many ways to frame the story of Sherard Ingram’s unique rise and stature as one of techno and electro’s most consistent, authentic and...
With the festival phenomenon showing no signs of slowing down, there’s something on offer for everyone in the UK this season...
Our festival guide looks to Europe...
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Boomtown (pictured) cancelled its 2021 event after citing a lack of insurance support from the UK government
Festival cancellations are inevitable without coronavirus insurance, the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has said.
Following the announcement of the UK government's "roadmap" to reopening...
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Best of North America 2018
The three-day event, which launched in 1999 as Ultra Beach Music Festival during Winter Music Conference, has become the “it” destination for dance music fans...
The Catz 'N Dogz curated festival to kick off 13th June
Situated at the foot of a renovated castle in the idillic Polish countryside, Wooded Festival is Poland's latest boutique electronic event. Spearheaded by popular DJ...