Max Heyraud, Author at Four/Four Magazine

De-influencing The Dance Music Scene

Max HeyraudJanuary 17, 2025

Prominent artists and dance music influencers have created a warped perception of what it means to be an active participant in the scene. We aim to de-influence club culture and the life of an artist and DJ, injecting some much-needed nuance into wh... Read More...

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Ireland Faces the Risk of Losing All Nightclubs by 2035

Max HeyraudJanuary 15, 2025

According to Give Us The Night, Ireland now has only 83 nightclubs, down from 110 before the pandemic and over 500 in 2005. If this trend continues, the country could be without nightclubs in just ten years, putting Ireland's nightlife in serious je... Read More...

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News: The Price Of A Pint Is Increasing Again

Max HeyraudJanuary 15, 2025

Bad day to be a pint. The price of draught pints, including Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks, and Hophouse 13, is set to rise starting February 3, Diageo has announced. For pub-goers, this means pint prices could climb above €6 in many locations, with ... Read More...

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Mix Of The Week: Princess Glitoris Live at The Telegraph Building

Max HeyraudJanuary 10, 2025

This week's Mix Of The Week comes from Belfast-based rising DJ, Princess Glitoris as she presents a live recording from the Telegraph Building as part of Skin On Skins's Stay On Sight tour, where she presents various shades of tribal and hardgroove ... Read More...

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Interview: Mathman on Legacy, Dublin Club Culture, & Creativity

Max HeyraudJanuary 10, 2025

We caught up with Mathman ahead of his all-night-long set at Tengu with LOST to chat about extended sets, pirate radio, his debut album SK83, the concept of legacy, and more. Dublin-born Mathman has been a steadfast devotee of Ireland’s bass musi... Read More...

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Listen: Obskür’s Essential Mix is Live on SoundCloud

Max HeyraudJanuary 9, 2025

Dublin-based duo Obskür has released their Essential Mix, now available for streaming on SoundCloud. The two-hour journey features a thoughtfully curated selection of their favourite tracks, paying homage to their hometown of Dublin with seminal ... Read More...

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News: Outset Festival Sees 5,000 Sign-Ups Despite No Lineup or Venue Announcement

Max HeyraudJanuary 9, 2025

Over 5,000 people have already registered for Outset Festival's third edition, which will take place on March 16th, 2025. The lineup, venue and full event details have yet to be announced by the organisers, but we do know that it will be a brand new... Read More...

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News: UK Music Sales Reach Record High in 2024

Max HeyraudJanuary 8, 2025

In 2024, UK music fans spent more money on recorded music than ever before. The latest data reveals that UK consumers spent a staggering £2.4 billion over the past 12 months, surpassing the previous record of £2.2 billion set at the height of CD sal... Read More...

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News: Grafton Street Buskers Fear Noise Complaints Could End Performances

Max HeyraudJanuary 8, 2025

Buskers on Grafton Street are concerned that Dublin City Council's approval of plans for apartments on the street will impact street performances. The issue highlights a broader concern in Dublin, culture is eroding under noise complaints—but at wha... Read More...

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News: Love International Announce 2025 Lineup with Irish DJs Leading The Charge

Max HeyraudJanuary 8, 2025

Croatian festival institution Love International has unveiled its 10th anniversary lineup, from July 9–15 in Tisno. This landmark edition features a strong contingent of Irish DJs, including Black Bones, Ema, Saoirse, Marion Hawkes, Or:la, Jordan... Read More...

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