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Ned Bennett: “Too Many Producers Are Quick to Pin Themselves to One Genre”

Staff WriterOctober 8, 2026

Ned Bennett brings his genre-bending approach to Dublin’s Block with Hidden Love this Saturday, and we caught up with one of Australia’s hottest dance music exports about his refusal to conform, his process in the studio, the highlights of 2026 so f... Read More...

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Breaka: “The Night Should Feel Primal and Escapist”

Staff WriterSeptember 22, 2026

Nat Mac spoke to Breaka ahead of his debut at legendary Cork venue, The Pav, bringing with him his fluid, percussive take on UK breaks, bass, UK funky and techno, shaped by the restless movement of the UK underground. The night sees Cork-based ba... Read More...

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From House Parties to Sell-Out Index Shows: The Rise of Dublin’s Rendezvous

Staff WriterJune 4, 2026

From humble house parties' beginnings to selling out one of Dublin's most iconic venues, Rendezvous has made a serious impact in just two years. The party has shaped a unique space in the city’s music scene, pushing hip-hop, R&B, afrobe... Read More...

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Early Beginings: Kayleigh Glynn

Staff WriterMarch 29, 2026

We’ve teamed up with CUPRA to speak with some of Ireland’s leading electronic music talent, this time catching up with Kayleigh Glynn about her rapid rise and evolving sound ahead of the CUPRA On The Pulse DJ competition, an initiative spotlighting ... Read More...

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Early Beginings: Surka

Staff WriterMarch 26, 2026

We’ve teamed up with CUPRA to speak with some of Ireland’s leading electronic music talent, this time catching up with Surka about her early career ahead of the CUPRA On The Pulse DJ competition, an initiative spotlighting the next wave of Irish tal... Read More...

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Local Selection 299: Ali PJ

Staff WriterMarch 25, 2026

The 299th edition of the Four Four Local Selection is coming in hot from Dublin-based multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer Ali PJ. This contribution is a fine showcase of the upcomers' refined taste, which incorporates bustling house-oriented bass... Read More...

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UK Bass Icon Sully Picks 10 Essential Tracks

Staff WriterJanuary 26, 2026

A legend of modern bass music, Sully shares ten essential tracks as he prepares to return to Cork for RiseUp and Outlaw’d at The Pav on January 31. Sully, aka Jack Stevens, is an understated legend of jungle, a low-key, elusive bass producer wit... Read More...

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Jerome Hill Talks Wonky Techno & 25 Years of Labels With Sunil Sharpe

Staff WriterDecember 20, 2025

Ahead of Jerome Hill’s return to Dublin in Tengu tomorrow, Sunil Sharpe caught up with the UK legend to talk influences, wonky techno, ‘wrong’ styles, favourite places to play, go-to records right now, and much more. We first met, I think, in... Read More...

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Lolz: “Galway Has Bounced Back, The Scene Is in a Genuinely Good Place Again”

Staff WriterDecember 9, 2025

With a renewed sense of momentum, longtime Galway promoter Lolz charts the city’s electronic revival in a new column celebrating Ireland’s most resilient and community-driven scenes. As someone who has been running events in Galway since 2013, I’... Read More...

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A Living Legacy: Nat Mac on the Heart of Cork’s Electronic Music Scene

Staff WriterNovember 20, 2025

Cork’s connection to electronic music cuts deep. It’s woven into the city’s cultural history, into the spaces where people gather, and into the creative DNA of the community. What makes Cork distinct is that this legacy hasn’t faded. It continue... Read More...

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