Taking place in Chicago, the one-off concert will raise money for local house music innovators who are facing health issues Pioneering house music act Ten City are set to reunite for a special one-off concert in celebration of the genre’s 40th anniversary. The duo, made up of renowned producer Marshall Jefferson and lead singer Byron Stingily, will be joined [...]
This step-by-step guide will help you craft your own Afro House track in any DAW, complete with sound suggestions, sample packs, templates, and plugin recommendations. Afro House is an evolving genre blending African-inspired rhythms with modern electronic beats, made popular by artists like Black Coffee, Keinemusik, Caiiro, and Alex Wann. This guide will walk you through creating your own Afro [...]
Coming October 10, ‘The Haçienda: Threads’ contains first-hand accounts from Todd Terry, Noel Gallagher, Mike Pickering, and Bez from the Happy Mondays, as well as clubbers and staff A new book coming out on October 10 will celebrate the many ‘Threads’ that made Manchester’s iconic Haçienda nightclub so legendary. Compiled by Rebecca Hook, The Haçienda: [...]
Celebrating 10 years of their underground record label, Cuttin’ Headz, The Martinez Brothers will headline he 15,000-capacity venue known as Drumsheds London. An evening featuring their signature underground style, Cuttin’ Headz’ showcase will prove to be a must-see event during London’s fall calendar. As the UK club scene continues to struggle, Drumsheds London has remained consistent in [...]
The plaque commemorates the Manchester-born producer for creating "the first acid house track in the UK" in 1988 A Guy Called Gerald has received a blue plaque honouring his achievements in "Producing the first acid house track in the UK," as reported via the artist’s Instagram. Yesterday (October 2), the acid house pioneer, AKA Gerald Simpson, posted [...]
Boasting the largest gathering of electronic music artists and industry representatives, ADE can feel overwhelming to guests. Here is a guide to some of the conference’s best programming and offerings. Wednesday, October 16th ADE x BMIM – an all day event featuring various speakers, industry insights, and a networking events. Dilla 50 – The Influence and [...]
The artwork, ‘Under One Roof’, also honours the iconic house music label, Gherkin Records, which used to sit opposite the Chicago Public Library A new mural paying tribute to the late Frankie Knuckles was unveiled at the Uptown branch of the Chicago Public Library on Saturday September 28. The public artwork, titled Under One Roof, is also [...]
For each event over the next year, the London club will be selling a limited number of tickets at £5 and reducing drink prices for two hours This year, the Ministry of Sound is throwing it back to the '90s. To celebrate its 33rd birthday, the iconic London nightclub will be selling drinks and tickets for [...]
Deep House Amsterdam Interview with Zakes Bantwini Hi Zakes! Great to have you with us. How are you and how has your year been? Z: I’m doing well, it has been a busy year, I am working on a lot of new projects that I’m super excited about. Let’s jump right in! How did you [...]
As part of our ongoing 25th anniversary celebrations, Defected resident DJ and radio host Monki spotlighted 25 of the best house tracks in a two-hour radio special last Friday. To build this collection of greats, we asked our global community of fans to share their favourite house records over on our Instagram page last [...]
