30 April 2017
Soulfuric Recordings are possibly one of the most renowned and influential labels in house music and were behind some of the scene’s coolest tracks throughout the ‘90s and beyond. Owners Marc Pomeroy and Brian Tappert positioned themselves at the forefront of a global scene, with a focus on unearthing new talent, unwittingly creating a blueprint sound that would resonate on global dancefloors and possibly inspire future house music creators for years to come. Across their three labels -...
29 April 2017
Goldfrapp recently revealed the brand new video for ‘Systemagic’, taken from their recent Top 10 album, ‘Silver Eye’. Making her directorial debut, Alison Goldfrapp demonstrates a natural progression from her creative behind the album artwork and art direction on the video ‘Anymore’. The video features a coven of moon-worshippers dancing under the watchful Silver Eye and was choreographed by illyr - who was listed on the recently released Dazed 100.
28 April 2017
Roni Size recently announced UK tour dates featuring his new audio visual live show, and revealed plans for more shows later this year. Debuting at London’s Oval Space tonight, the new hardware show will also hit Moovin Festival in August, and The Downs Festival and Hospitality In The Park in September. The combined live instrument and hardware show features state of the art production and 3D effect projection mapping in the form of the ‘light box'; and will be the first time Roni has...
27 April 2017
The 14th edition of Armin van Buuren’s award-winning mix compilation series has arrived. ‘A State Of Trance 2017’, which recently saw its release after four weeks of pre-order, contains many exclusive records and tracks from some of the biggest names in trance music. The compilation is divided into two partitions (‘On The Beach’ and ‘In The Club’) and comprises 38 tracks from artists such as Andrew Rayel, Gareth Emery, MaRLo, Omnia, Ørjan Nilsen and Super8 & Tab.
26 April 2017
It’s been a year full of debuts for Toolroom and as the label moves closer to the summer, Flashmob is the most recent debutant to deliver the goods with latest track, ‘Freakin’ Babe’. Since his chart topping success of ‘Need In Me’ back in 2012, Flashmob has been popular among industry peers and clubbers alike. His more recent outings have landed on Viva, Avotre, Gruuv and Roger Sanchez’s Undr The Radr.
25 April 2017
Sigma (aka Cameron Edwards and Joe Lenzie) were recently invited to speak at Cambridge University during the Easter Term. On 3 May, they will be a guest of the Cambridge Union Society; the pair will be interviewed about topics including their career to date and issues including music education in schools. Other guests for the 200 year old society’s Easter Termcard include Bernie Sanders, Gina Miller, Stephen Fry, Piers Morgan, and Mary Berry.
24 April 2017
Glitterbox recently announced the Ibiza 2017 season line-up and opening party for its new residency at Hï Ibiza. Every Friday from 9 June to 29 September (excluding 4 August) Glitterbox will transform Hï Ibiza with state-of-the-art production, their biggest line-ups to date, and the Glitterbox dance crews out in force.
23 April 2017
Forthcoming on Ram Records, Andy C’s ‘What Bass’ has been road-tested during his 13 week XOYO residency, and was given its first radio play on his Beats 1 show. This is the first new music from Andy C since 2016’s ‘New Era’, and will precede a new single for Atlantic Records later this year. With over 40 awards to date, Andy C’s career has been hugely successful. He’s sold-out Alexandra Palace and Brixton Academy with his own solo shows, played headline slots at festivals...
22 April 2017
Roots Manuva joins previously announced headliners Shobaleader One, Squarepusher’s live band performing jazz funk versions of Squarepusher Classics, plus This Is The Kit, Nightmares on Wax, Greg Wilson, Actress (DJ Set) and more for this year’s FarmFest, which takes place at Gilcombe Farm, Bruton in Somerset between 28-29 July. Apparently described as one of the most influential artists in British musical history, he possibly remains at the pinnacle of the UK hip hop scene some 18 years...
21 April 2017
On Monday, 22 May Toronto's Electric Island concert + picnic series kicks off their fifth season. The season five opener will feature DJs including Berlin's techno Ben Klock, Joris Voorn, Eats Everything, Brooklyn-based duo Bedouin, UK’s Leon Vynehall, the eclectic disco-infused duo Red Axes and Kompakt frequenter Rebolledo. As always, the day will also see locals appearing too, including Night Vision, Andrew Choe, Gera and Alberto Jossue.