Hailing from Navan, County Meath, Le Boom have developed something of a cult following over the past few years with their blend of high-energy beats, thought provoking lyrics, and devastating live shows. Currently helmed by brothers Christy and Andy Leech – although the actual Le Boom lineup has changed a few times over the years – the…
Modeselektor, aka producers Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary, have defied musical definition for two decades now, breaking boundaries and forging their own electronic path, on labels such as Bpitch Control, Get Physical and Monkeytown Records, the latter of which has been their home for more than a decade. As well as being known for their…
Formed in 1989, during the first flush of the acid house wave, Ultramarine have long defied musical convention – blending elements of electronica, indie, folk and ambient, among other genres, over a more than three-decade career. The group – comprised of Ian Cooper and Paul Hammond – are perhaps best known for their 1991 album Every Man &…
When it comes to remixing and production, few individuals carry as much legendary status as Arthur Baker, best known for his work with Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force, Rockers Revenge, Planet Patrol, Freez and New Order, and for remixing artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, Cyndi Lauper, The Rolling Stones, Pet Shop Boys,…
Back in the mid 1990s, Killarney, Co. Kerry, unlikely as it may seem, became the birthplace of one of Ireland‘s most beloved dance acts, The Fourth Dimension, or ‘4D’ for short. Led by brothers Joe, Steve, Moss and Matt O’Leary – the latter adopting the pseudonym The Nutter – the quartet shot to fame in 1994 with…
One of the country’s hidden festival gems, Open Ear Festival is set to return to Sherkin Island in West Cork from May 31 to June 2, 2024. This intimate event, now in its sixth edition, is known for its focus on experimental electronica and unconventional sounds. This year’s lineup includes a diverse range of artists…
Having learned the ropes in Detroit‘s underground scene in the mid to late 90s, Magda became a household name almost overnight when she teamed up with the M_nus crew in 1998 – joining artists such as Richie Hawtin, Ricardo Villalobos, Zip and others as they ploughed new furrows for techno at the start of the Millennium….
With more than two and a half decades of production behind him, David Penn has long known how to bring the party, if not with his own productions than with his re-edits of classics such as Heller & Farley’s Ultra Flava and Todd Terry’s Babarabatiri. The Spanish DJ and producer actually got his big break…
If you’ve ever lost yourself in a swirl of twisted disco on the dancefloor, chances are that Daniel Wang was providing the soundtrack. Born in California and raised in Taipei, before returning to the United States to gain a university (and musical) education, Wang is a master of blending soul, disco and house music during…
There are few DJs that have been as influential on the techno scene of the past two decades than Len Faki. The Stuttgart native has been resident at Berlin’s Berghain since its opening, boasts an enviable back catalogue on both his own label, Figure – as well as the likes of Ostgut Ton and Monoïd…
