Orbital’s ‘Belfast’ was released on this day 30 years ago
On this day in 1991 (7 January), Orbital released the III EP, the group’s third…
Throwback Thursday
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Kamaflarge – Discotamination (Dave Angel Rework) [1998]
Seeing as yesterday marked Dave Angel‘s 54th birthday (happy birthday Dave!), this week’s Throwback Thursday…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: D-Shake – Techno Trance (Paradise Is Now) [1990]
Some grooves are just timeless. Despite being thirty years old this year, Techno Trance (Paradise…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Josh Wink – Liquid Summer (1994)
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Ovum Recordings, the Philadelphia-based label created by Josh…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Human League – The Dignity Of Labour (Pt. 1) [April 1979]
Before they were “working as a waitress in a cocktail bar”, Sheffield synth-pop pioneers The…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Hardcore – Hey R U Ready [1991]
With today marking techno legend Dave Clarke’s birthday, for this week’s Throwback Thursday we turn…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Dr. Timothy Leary Meets The Grid – Origins Of Dance [1990]
The late Dr Timothy Leary – arguably the most famous advocate for hallucinogens in popular culture…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Portishead – Glory Box [1994]
Question: what links anarchic cartoon show South Park and arguably the stand-out track on Portishead’s…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Loco Mía – Loco Mía [1989]
The summer may be taking a turn for the damp, so why not warm up…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Seventh Sense – Get The Music [1992]
Groove Armada might be celebrating 21 years this year, but long before they were Superstylin…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Subliminal Cuts – Le Voie Le Soleil [1994]
Dutch producer Patrick Prins is known for his many pseudonyms, covering everything from ‘hardbag’ anthems…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Patrick Cowley – Menergy [October 1981]
With LGBT Pride Month in full swing, this week’s Throwback Thursday goes back to 1981,…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Plastikman – Helikopter [1993]
Given that today is ‘606 Day’ (honouring the TR-606 Drumatix), for this week’s Throwback Thursday,…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Beastie Boys – Ill Communication [May 1994]
Released 25 years ago this week (31 May 1994), Beastie Boys’ Ill Communication is a…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ron Hardy – Sensation [1985]
It’s been said that Chicago house music wouldn’t have been the same without the late…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Black Riot – A Day In The Life [1988]
Today, April 18, is Todd Terry’s 52nd birthday, so for this week’s Throwback Thursday, we…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Soul II Soul – Jazzie’s Groove [April 1989]
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the release of one of the most influential…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Kim English – Nite Life (The Armand Van Helden Remix) [1994]
This week saw the untimely passing of vocalist Kim English, one of the most iconic…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Carl Cox – Let The Bass Kick [1991]
Techno legend Carl Cox is a national institution, having been at the forefront of the…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Massive Attack – Karmacoma (Portishead Experience) [March 1995]
Released this week in 1995 (20 March to be exact), Massive Attack’s Karmacoma single saw…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Dubtribe Sound System – Equitoreal
Celebrating its 20th anniversary next month, Equitoreal was in many ways the breakthrough single for…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Electribe 101 – Talking With Myself [1988]
This past week saw the passing of Rob Cimarosti, the keyboard player and co-songwriter of…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Thomas Bangalter – What To Do [1995]
Parlez-vous techno? While Thomas Bangalter, who celebrates his birthday today (3rd Jan) might be better…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nomad – (I Wanna Give You) Devotion (Trouble’s Underground Mix) [1991]
With the passing of Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson earlier this week, the dance music fraternity lost…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Jones & Stephenson – The First Rebirth [1993]
Belgium has a lot to be proud of when it comes to electronic music, having…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Goldie Presents Metalheadz feat. Diane Charlemagne – Inner City Life [December 1994]
This week marks three years since the passing of vocalist Diane Charlemagne, at the age…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Shut Up And Dance – Raving I’m Raving [May 1992]
One of the stranger sagas of the early 90s rave scene was that of Shut…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Armando – Land of Confusion [1987]
The late Armando Gallop was arguably the brightest star in the acid house firmament, with…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: 2 Men A Drum Machine And A Trumpet – Tired Of Getting Pushed Around [1988]
One of the more unusual acts to emerge from the early UK house scene was…
THROWBACK THURSDAY – The Hypnotist: The House Is Mine (1991)
Quick pop quiz. What has The Hypnotist’s rave epic The House is Mine have in…