Chicago-born DJ, producer and Hot Creations/Repopulate Mars founder Lee Foss has reworked fellow Chicago legend Joe Smooth’s ‘Promised Land’ for a new version of the bonafide house classic, released today on Armada Music. Chicago-born DJ, producer and Hot Creations/Repopulate Mars founder Lee Foss has reworked fellow Chicago legend Joe Smooth’s ‘Promised Land’ for a new version of [...]
The Chicago house pioneer's longtime production partner Eric Kupper will guest at the event fabric is putting on a special event in January to mark what would have been the 70th birthday of Frankie Knuckles. Taking place during the daytime of Saturday, 25th January, the London club's For Frankie event will mark the first [...]
With an anything-goes approach to sampling, and a tongue-in-cheek sense of humour that's often branched into the bizarre, ambient house outfit The Orb have cultivated one of the largest, and most varied, catalogues in British electronic music. 35 years on from their debut single, and with the help of founder Dr Alex Peterson, Ben [...]
Kirsty Hawkshaw, the voice behind Opus III’s 1992 hit ‘It’s A Fine Day’, shares the making of one of UK dance music’s most beloved hits. Kirsty Hawkshaw, the voice behind Opus III’s 1992 hit ‘It’s A Fine Day’, shares the making of one of UK dance music’s most beloved hits. Hawkshaw gives DJ [...]
The first repress of Utah Saints' self-titled first album is packed with additional remixes from David Morales, CJ Bolland and Andrew Weatherall among others. Pioneering electronic music duo Utah Saints are reissuing their debut album on Saturday, October 19 2024 for National Album Day in the UK. Jez Willis and Tim Garbutt released their self-titled [...]
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 [...]
The 300 page fully illustrated book documents how a small group transformed a derelict meat store into one of the most celebrated nightclubs in dance music history. Storied London club Fabric is the subject of a forthcoming illustrated history published by UK imprint White Rabbit. “Fabric: The Fully Illustrated History of the Famous London [...]
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 [...]
Amapiano has taken over the world, but despite its success, some of the genre's most influential creators are not getting the rewards they deserve. In the final instalment of our three-part series documenting Amapiano's Second Wave, Jake Colvin explores how South Africa's economic conditions and exploitation from established stars are adversely affecting young producers [...]
