There are few artists as synonymous with hard-edged electronica as Dave Clarke, but the self-styled ‘baron of techno’ has long shown that he isn’t afraid to broaden his musical horizons. In the past few months, for example, Clarke has unveiled a new radio show, the Saga Series, to echo his long-running White Noise, as well…
In the early hours of 18 December 1994, BBC Radio 1 broadcast what has come to be regarded as arguably the most influential Essential Mix of all-time, and a benchmark setter for mixes in general, Paul Oakenfold‘s celebrated Goa Mix. As you might expect from its title, the mix was influenced by the Goa party…
Few labels are as synonymous with house music as TRAX Records, which is marking its 35th anniversary this year with a series of events both in its native Chicago and further afield. The label, which is led by Rachael Cain, aka Screamin’ Rachael (dubbed the ‘Queen of House Music’ by Billboard Magazine), continues to push…
With the passing of the international break, the 909originals Fantasy Premier League in association with Future Past Clothing heads into its second Gameweek. Darren Humphries’ Hackingdem Stanley is an early leader, thanks in part to a solid performance from Man City’s Sergio Aguero. Funboymoy currently holds second position (72 points), one ahead of third-placed Luke’s…
From Factory Records to The Hacienda, the world of music owes a debt of gratitude to Tony Wilson, the Salford-born impresario who sadly passed away on this day (10 August) in 2007, at the age of just 57. As the 2002 film 24 Hour Party People explored, Wilson’s “musical epiphany” took place at Manchester’s Lesser…
The dance scene was barely of school-going age when Paul Oakenfold approached long-time friend (and colleague for the infamous 1987 trip to Ibiza) Nicky Holloway, for an interview for Generator magazine in July 1993. Holloway was a long-established DJ and promoter by the time acid house broke, and this interview finds him in somewhat contemplative…
“I love the site. My kinda nostalgia!” – Fatboy Slim It’s party time here at 909originals HQ, as this week we celebrate our second birthday! Since July 2017, we’ve strived to bring you a heady mixture of in-depth interviews, nostalgia-tinged features and cutting edge mixes, and the feedback thus far – both from the industry and from…
Big Fish Little Fish (BFLF), which has organised family raves across the UK and Australia since 2013, hits Dublin today (9 June), for what promises to be one of the unmissable dance events of the year… particularly for those still in kindergarten. Taking place at Tramline, the inaugural Big Fish Little Fish Ireland event welcomes…
Think you know Pink Floyd? Think again. Or, to put it another way, Think:EXP. Think:EXP (or Think:Experience to give it its full title), is the brainchild of Scott Page, the former Floyd saxophonist turned tech entrepreneur, backed by some of the best musicians in the business: Jane’s Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins, Kenny Olson of Kid…
Songwriter, composer, record producer, guitarist, musician, showman… Nile Rodgers needs no introduction. The Chic frontman has loaned his talents to artists ranging from David Bowie to Diana Ross, and from Grace Jones to Lady Gaga, and is showing no signs of slowing down, with Chic’s ninth album, It’s About Time, having been released just last…
