Formed out of the musical melting pot that was Leeds in the early 90s, Utah Saints were one of the stand-out acts of the dance scene’s formative years, with singles such as What Can You Do For Me, Believe In Me and the Kate Bush-sampling Something Good storming the pop charts. Consisting of Jez Willis,…
Chip E and house music go hand in hand – not only was the Chicago producer the first to put the words ‘jack’ and ‘house’ down on wax (on 1985’s Jack Trax EP), he also followed that up with tracks that helped define the nascent genre, including Like This and If You Only Knew, as well…
There’s not much that you can say about Nicky Siano that hasn’t already been inscribed in the annals of dance music history – as the owner and resident DJ of Manhattan’s The Gallery, which opened in 1972, he helped light the touch paper for New York’s disco scene, paving the way for venues such as The…
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….
