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Tributes have been paid to the DJ, whose “contribution to the Black British Music scene will never be forgotten”

Influential UK DJ Steve Sutherland has died. 

The longstanding DJ and broadcaster, who was a pivotal figure on the UK club circuit and airwaves, was...

Roger Sanchez tells us his Lucky 7...

 As well as being known as the S-Man, Roger Sanchez is one of those famously friendly, legendary American DJs and producers who's kept his...

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Manchester duo Rae & Christian spearheaded the soul/funk-hop scene of the late '90s. Their Grand Central label released great music by Aim (including chill-out classic ‘Cold Water Music’), Riton, Boca 45 and more, not to mention their own superb two albums. 
‘Northern Sulphuric Soul’ — their fantastic debut opus of sunshine soul grooves and dope beats, which was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize — and follow-up ‘Sleepwalking’ in 2002 featured guests such as Bobby Womack, Jeru the Damaja, The Pharcyde and the Jungle Brothers.

The American sound artist was known for long-form works such as 'I Am Sitting In A Room'

American avant-garde composer Alvin Lucier has died, aged 90.

The news was confirmed by his former wife and collaborator Mary Lucier on Facebook, with his...

From Boom Bap to Trap will feature MF DOOM, Dr. Dre and RZA among others

A forthcoming book will celebrate some of hip-hop's most influential producers.

The work of Toronto-based writer, illustrator and rapper Riley Wallace, the 312-page From Boom...

He was a champion of the city’s underground scene...

Dan Jugle, the influential, Chicago-based techno and experimental artist, died this past weekend.

Jugle was a champion of the Chicago underground scene. He was best...

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...

Carl Craig, Brian Eno and Moritz von Oswald collaborator, and the man who coined the "fourth world" musical aesthetic 

The influential American avant-garde composer Jon Hassell has died, aged 84.

The musical icon's family released a statement on 27th June via Facebook and Twitter...

New book, MusicQuake, celebrates influential moments in electronic music history

The extensive work is an homage to the most controversial records and performances of the past 100 years

A new book, 'MusicQuake: The Most Disruptive Moments In Music', celebrates 50 landmark albums and events that changed the face of modern music, making history...

The Jamaican musician was widely credited with revolutionising the sound of reggae & dancehall

Robbie Shakespeare, one half of the influential rhythm duo Sly and Robbie, has died. He was 68.

Born and raised in Kingston, the Grammy-award-winning musician...

Roland’s 909 drum machine is responsible for the rhythm of house and techno, and countless classics of dance and pop. Exactly 35 years after its...

If there’s one instrument that faithfully captures the true spirit and essence of electronic music, it’s the Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer: a machine that has...

Uncompromising hardcore DJ and producer Miss K8 shares her guaranteed dancefloor obliterators...

Tearing up crowds with nothing but the most banging of bangers, once you’ve experienced a set by Miss K8, you’re unlikely to forget it. She’s...

Carl Craig, DJ Shadow, Blondie and more...

Making her break as part of Shy FX's Digital Soundboy crew — the first ever Digital Soundgirl — after she relocated from Canada to London...

The longstanding DJ and producer was a pioneer of "the sound of Frankfurt"

Frankfurt DJ and producer Pascal FEOS has died.

News broke on Saturday 9th May that the longstanding and influential DJ had sadly passed away, aged...

The Barefoot Boy, Xenon and Fun House legend passed away recently

A fundraiser has been launched for the funeral of influential New York disco DJ Tony Smith. 

News of Smith's passing hit social media on 2nd...