Max Heyraud, Author at Four/Four Magazine

Dekmantel Announce Collaboration with ∄ in Kyiv

Max HeyraudMay 13, 2026

Dekmantel Festival and ∄ are set to collaborate for a two-day event in Kyiv on July 11 and 12. The announcement marks a new joint effort between the Amsterdam-based festival and the Kyiv collective, bringing together two closely aligned electroni... Read More...

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Legendary Amsterdam Venue Gashouder Set to Reopen

Max HeyraudMay 13, 2026

The iconic Dutch venue Gashouder is officially set to reopen, marking the return of one of Amsterdam’s most distinctive event spaces after a period of closure and renovation. Located in the heart of the Westerpark area, the Gashouder has long hos... Read More...

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CUPRA Takes Over the Local Selection with Five ‘On The Pulse’ Finalists

Max HeyraudMay 13, 2026

We unveil the 2026 finalists of the CUPRA On The Pulse DJ Competition, who will go head-to-head on May 21st at a secret location in Dublin. The winner will receive a €2,500 artist development fund, along with a set at Beyond The Pale 2025. Today,... Read More...

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Fire Destroys Home of Waterford Independent Radio Station OpenTempoFM

Max HeyraudMay 13, 2026

Last weekend, a cornerstone of Waterford’s underground music scene was reduced to ashes. The old Jute Factory in Tycor, home to community station OpenTempoFM for the last 14 years, was destroyed in a major fire that swept through the sprawling in... Read More...

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Four Four and HSE Launch National Survey on Nightlife Safety and Drug Use in Ireland

Max HeyraudMay 12, 2026

Against the backdrop of changing drug trends in Ireland, Four Four and the HSE are coming together to open a wider conversation around nightlife safety, harm reduction, and informed decision-making. Over the coming months, we’ll be working alongs... Read More...

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On This Day in 1990: Adamski and Seal’s “Killer” Leads the Rise of Rave-Era Pop in the UK Charts

Max HeyraudMay 12, 2026

The acid house-era anthem Killer, produced by Adamski and featuring vocals from Seal, began a four-week run atop the UK Singles Chart on this day in 1990, a pivotal crossover moment that helped carry rave culture and underground electronic music int... Read More...

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Mix Of The Week: Caolan Ryan – FEEL MY BICEP MIXTAPE 280

Max HeyraudMay 8, 2026

Caolan Ryan makes his debut on the coveted FEEL MY BICEP MIXTAPE series with a mesmerising hour-long mix of kaleidoscopic house and ethereal breaks. The Dingle native has been steadily rising in profile, driven by a string of well-received releas... Read More...

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Rapid Trax First Dublin Showcase at block. Signals a New Era for Hardhouse

Max HeyraudMay 8, 2026

Dublin-born hardhouse label Rapid Trax readies itself for its debut showcase at Dublin’s Boss this weekend, as label head DART invites Kara Okay, Bella Claxton and WOLTERS to the capital for a night centred around the new wave of hardhouse. Roote... Read More...

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Local Selection 302: Elliott Craig

Max HeyraudMay 6, 2026

For the 302nd Local Selection Mix, we welcome back a long-standing fixture of Dublin’s abrasive techno circuit. Making his return after time away from the spotlight, Elliott Craig delivers an hour of unrelenting, high-intensity industrial and hardco... Read More...

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Aoife Curates All-Irish Techno Lineup at Berlin’s Tresor Next Month

Max HeyraudMay 5, 2026

Curated by Belfast’s Aoife, also a regular at Berlin’s Tresor, this special edition of New Faces brings an all-female, all-Irish lineup to one of the most iconic spaces in global techno. The weekly New Faces series is known for spotlighting emerg... Read More...

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