Max Heyraud, Author at Four/Four Magazine

5 Essential Techno Tracks From the Irish Scene Right Now

Max HeyraudApril 15, 2026

We chart five must-listen techno releases fresh off the presses from local artists. Dive deep into the new wave of Irish producers pushing stripped-back, pressure-heavy, forward-thinking sounds across the spectrum, from debut cuts and self-relea... Read More...

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Only 50% of Northern Ireland’s Grassroots Venues Profitable Despite £11.85m Impact

Max HeyraudApril 15, 2026

Northern Ireland’s grassroots music venues generated £11.85 million for the local economy in 2025, but only half of them turned a profit, according to new figures from Music Venue Trust (MVT). The Annual Report 2025, which was given at Stormont o... Read More...

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Kildare’s CamrinWatsin Becomes Multi-Platinum Selling Artist with “Kisses”

Max HeyraudApril 14, 2026

23-year-old CamrinWatsin continues to shatter records as he celebrates a meteoric rise to multi-platinum success in the UK charts with his track “Kisses.” The Irish producer is one of the creative forces behind “Kisses,” a collaboration with Engl... Read More...

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Moya Brennan One of Irish Music’s Most Important Voices Has Passed Away

Max HeyraudApril 14, 2026

Legendary Irish vocalist Moya Brennan, lead singer of Clannad, has died aged 73.The Donegal-born singer, songwriter and harpist passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Brennan was a central figure in Clannad, the group that brought Iris... Read More...

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Croílár Returns to Athlone: One of Ireland’s Most Exciting Music & Arts Festivals

Max HeyraudApril 13, 2026

Croílár returns this April with its most ambitious edition yet, unveiling the full programme for its 2026 festival across three days of music, spoken word, comedy, storytelling and wellness in the heart of Athlone. Running from April 17th to 19th... Read More...

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Cork Gains New Club as Former Holy Cow Venue Set for Reopening

Max HeyraudApril 13, 2026

A well-known nightlife venue in Cork is set for a comeback, with a newly reimagined nightclub under the name Odyssey on the way, arriving shortly after news that the Savoy will also reopen in the city centre.The site on Hanover Street, remembered by... Read More...

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Detroit Legend Alan Oldham Reinvents Himself with THE BLACK WARHOLS

Max HeyraudApril 7, 2026

Detroit techno legend Alan Oldham pushes past decades of dancefloor mastery to explore a dark, leftfield, art-rock-infused sound with his new project THE BLACK WARHOLS. Detroit’s Alan Oldham imprint on house and techno is undeniable. For over thr... Read More...

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Luciid: “It’s about falling in love with music as an art form again”

Max HeyraudApril 1, 2026

Beatport chart-topper and AGONY founder Luciid forges uncompromising electronic music from a decade of restless reinvention, threading schranz, acid, and ambient into a sound built to keep moving. Luciid, born Luke Pollock, has emerged as one of Ire... Read More...

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Trinity College’s DUDJ Launches Inaugural EP and Kicks Off New Student Label

Max HeyraudMarch 28, 2026

Trinity College’s DJ society, DUDJ, is turning up the volume with the release of their first-ever EP—an ambitious project that also marks the launch of DUDJ’s very own student-run label. The debut compilation highlights the creativity and skill o... Read More...

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Early Beginings: Kule

Max HeyraudMarch 27, 2026

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

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