Today is World Emoji Day. But why is the Smiley associated with acid house?
Today, 17 July, marks World Emoji Day, and with that in mind, 909originals examines the…
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Friday the 13th getting you down? Let the Graeme Park Radio Show lighten the mood…
The latest edition of the Graeme Park Radio Show is here, so get your groove…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Orb – Towers Of Dub (1992)
Given that ambient electronica collective The Orb celebrates its 30th anniversary this month, this week’s…
POSTCARDS FROM 88… James Barton, Cream
There’s no doubt that the summer of 1988 marked a watershed moment in the history…
A fresh-faced Fatboy Slim discuses the ‘politics of sampling’… [1989]
One year on from quitting The Housemartins and before he formed Beats International, Norman Cook,…
Mutts, maracas and mullets… Why the video for Electra’s ‘Jibaro’ is a kitsch classic [August 1988]
Arguably THE quintessential Balearic Beat track of all time, Jibaro, by the Paul Oakenfold-led Electra,…
Happy Birthday 909originals!
Blow out the candles and crank up the bass! 909originals celebrates its FIRST BIRTHDAY today,…
Groove through the weekend with the Graeme Park Radio Show..!
The latest edition of the Graeme Park Radio Show is here, to keep you dancing…
POSTCARDS FROM 88… Tony Cannon
There’s no doubt that the summer of 1988 marked a watershed moment in the history…
Tony De Vit passed away 20 years ago today… [July 1998]
Tony De Vit, architect of the hard house/trance sound that permeated the UK club scene…
It’s Friday, which can mean only one thing… the Graeme Park Radio Show!
Something for the weekend? The latest instalment of the weekly Graeme Park Radio Show has…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ben Klock – Musical Rush (1998)
Of all the artists playing Awakenings in Amsterdam this weekend, one of the biggest draws…
POSTCARDS FROM 88… Gez Varley, LFO
There’s no doubt that the summer of 1988 marked a watershed moment in the history…
The Chemical Brothers’ Exit Planet Dust was released on this day in 1995… check out this rare interview [June 1995]
As debut albums go, The Chemical Brothers’ Exit Planet Dust takes some beating – from…
There’s a heatwave on the way… let’s take house music on to the streets!
With a heatwave reportedly on the way, isn’t it about time that the local authorities…
Ok, forget ‘Electrica Salsa’, THIS is my new favourite mid-80’s Sven Väth masterpiece… [September 1986]
As dance music memes go, Sven Väth’s Electrica Salsa takes some beating. The video for…
Got that Friday Feeling? Here’s the Graeme Park Radio Show!
Having fun in the sun this weekend? The latest instalment of the Graeme Park Radio…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Noel Gallagher – Teotihuacan [June 1998]
“What’s all this?,” you cry. “Noel Gallagher? What could HE possibly know about dance music?”…
Bermondsey Goes Balearic… [Spring 1988]
The Boy’s Own fanzines, curated by Terry Farley, Pete Heller, Andrew Weatherall and a motley crew…
POSTCARDS FROM 88… Alex Paterson, The Orb
There’s no doubt that the summer of 1988 marked a watershed moment in the history…
Check out this rare studio footage of CJ Bolland from 1991…
Today, 18 June, marks Belgian techno legend CJ Bolland’s 46th birthday, and with that in…
The Ormond… 21 years gone, but not forgotten
One of Dublin’s most iconic clubbing venues, The Ormond Multimedia Centre, shut its doors for…
POSTCARDS FROM 88… Judge Jules
There’s no doubt that the summer of 1988 marked a watershed moment in the history…
Rediscovering an early 90s house classic from ‘Little’ Louie Vega… [October 1991]
Today, 12 June, is ‘Little’ Louie Vega’s birthday, so with that in mind, it’s worth…
Happy 50th birthday Justin Robertson! Check out an awesome mix by this DJ legend from 1992… [October 1992]
From his residencies at seminal clubnights like Spice and Bugged Out!, through to his work…
Are Orbital set to be the ’special guest’ at the World Cup 2018 Opening Ceremony?
There are just days to go until the World Cup kicks off in Russia this…
Looking for the perfect accompaniment to a sunny Friday? It’s the Graeme Park Radio Show…
The summer’s here and the drinks are served, but what’s on the stereo? The latest…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Double 99 — Ripgroove [May 1997]
Speed Garage was one of those short-lived movements that proved a crossover success on any…
POSTCARDS FROM 88… Olivier Abbeloos
There’s no doubt that the summer of 1988 marked a watershed moment in the history…
This Creation rave took place 15 years ago today… what I wouldn’t give to be back there again… [May 2003]
One of Ireland’s best rave crews, Creation, held what was to be one of their…