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XL Recordings co-founder Nick Halkes on signing The Prodigy and the road to ‘Experience’

Editor4 years ago9 months ago313 mins

In the annals of rave history, few albums resonated as strongly as The Prodigy‘s debut long player, Experience, which was…

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The enduring appeal of SL2’s ‘On A Ragga Tip’

Editor5 years ago3 years ago010 mins

Released on this day (6 April) in 1992, SL2‘s On A Ragga Tip was one of the biggest hits on…

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“The punk-attitude, DIY aspect of The Prodigy…” How ‘Firestarter’ broke the mould

Editor5 years ago1 year ago011 mins

“I’m the trouble starter, punkin’ instigatorI’m the fear addicted, a danger illustrated…” The pop charts of March 1996 were a…

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Interview: Still kicking like a mule… 909originals catches up with Nick Halkes

Editor6 years ago4 years ago515 mins

As music industry execs go, Nick Halkes certainly has a story or two to tell. As one of the co-founders…

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The Prodigy’s No Good (Start The Dance) Turns 25…

Editor7 years ago7 years ago14 mins

On 16 May 1994, 25 years ago today, THIS dropped… No Good (Start The Dance), the second single from The…

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INTERVIEWS

Dublin-born, Paris-based ESSIRAY combines pop sensibilities with UK garage, jungle and drum 'n' bass, backed by live instrumentation and layered vocals. Originally trained as an opera singer, a vocal injury saw her shift towards production and electronic music, crafting a sound that was dubbed the 'future of Irish music' by District Magazine.

ESSIRAY on reinventing herself through electronic pop

May 22, 2026
N-Trance's Kevin O'Toole and Rachel Chambers discuss the legacy of rave classic ‘Set You Free’, over three decades on from its release.

N-Trance on the legacy of rave classic ‘Set You Free’

May 15, 2026
Ahead of his performance at Éalú Le Grá, 909originals chats to Christopher Coe

Ahead of his performance at Éalú Le Grá, 909originals chats to Christopher Coe

May 13, 2026
Claptone chats to 909originals about his long-awaited new album, ‘Wanderer’

Claptone chats to 909originals about his long-awaited new album, ‘Wanderer’

May 8, 2026

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N-Trance's Kevin O'Toole and Rachel Chambers discuss the legacy of rave classic ‘Set You Free’, over three decades on from its release.

N-Trance on the legacy of rave classic ‘Set You Free’

May 15, 2026
“It completely changed my life” Mason revisits his breakthrough track ‘Exceeder’, 20 years on

“It completely changed my life” Mason revisits his breakthrough track ‘Exceeder’, 20 years on

April 15, 2026

909originals’ Emer O’Connor catches up with Axel Boman

April 9, 2026
Morcheeba’s Skye Edwards reflects on three decades of genre-blending beats

Morcheeba’s Skye Edwards reflects on three decades of positive vibes and genre-blending beats

April 1, 2026

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Dublin-born, Paris-based ESSIRAY combines pop sensibilities with UK garage, jungle and drum 'n' bass, backed by live instrumentation and layered vocals. Originally trained as an opera singer, a vocal injury saw her shift towards production and electronic music, crafting a sound that was dubbed the 'future of Irish music' by District Magazine.

ESSIRAY on reinventing herself through electronic pop

May 22, 2026
Ahead of his performance at Éalú Le Grá, 909originals chats to Christopher Coe

Ahead of his performance at Éalú Le Grá, 909originals chats to Christopher Coe

May 13, 2026
MIKE D Credit J. Coleman

Beastie Boys’ Mike D added to Beyond The Pale lineup

May 7, 2026
Irish producer Cailín has announced details of her debut album, Cosmic Sonic, which is set to land on 14 May on her own label, Frequency Architecture.

Cailín’s debut album, ‘Cosmic Sonic’, set to land on 14 May

May 5, 2026

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