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 [...]
Chicago’s Trax Records released some of the most influential records in house history, but decades later, many of the artists behind them are still waiting to be paid. Harold Heath investigates the long and complicated history of one of house music’s most infamous labels HAROLD HEATH Tuesday, March 7, 2023 The Trax Records saga [...]
A trip through the timeline of dance music HARRISON WILLIAMS, 21 FEBRUARY 2017 Dance music was built on love, unity, respect, and inclusivity. Mixmag is celebrating Black History Month by honoring electronic music's most cherished and revered artists who embraced these founding values. Last week we showcased the women who shaped dance music and [...]
