Max Heyraud, Author at Four/Four Magazine

Local Selection 307: mkbest

Max HeyraudJune 17, 2026

For the 307th edition of the series, mkbest delivers a deep and lush selection of rolling house, carefully shaped into a slow-burning, absorbing journey. Belfast’s mkbest is an artist deeply embedded in the city’s club culture, an instinctive stu... Read More...

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Jon10’s Relic Reimagines Techno Through Irish History and Cultural Memory

Max HeyraudJune 17, 2026

Limerick's Jon10 has unveiled his latest project, his new conceptual techno imprint, Relic, emerging from the overlap of club culture and Irish cultural memory. Relic is a framework for connecting techno’s forward momentum with the weight of anc... Read More...

New MusicNews

How Network 404 Is Reimagining Belfast’s Public Spaces Through Club Culture

Max HeyraudJune 17, 2026

Network 404 was born from a conversation between DJs Majin and Askurmea on the dancefloor. Frustrated by the barriers facing emerging artists, from access to venues to gatekeeping within the industry, the pair set out to create something different. ... Read More...

EventsNews

Fuinneamh Expand Their 2026 Lineup with Kenji Hina, Sunil Sharpe, Ricky Force and More

Max HeyraudJune 17, 2026

One of Ireland's most anticipated festivals of the year, Fuinneamh, has revealed the next chapter of its 2026 lineup, boasting a wealth of new headline acts alongside a strong showing of grassroots talent. The latest announcement welcomes Alarico... Read More...

EventsNews

Holly Lester and The BBC Explore the Reality of Opening Nightlife Spaces in Northern Ireland

Max HeyraudJune 16, 2026

In a new BBC documentary series, ICYMI, DJ and co-founder of Free The Night, Holly Lester, helps to unpack the realities behind opening nightlife spaces in Northern Ireland. The documentary breaks down the complexities behind the “Lidl pub”. The ... Read More...

Arts & CultureNews

Steelworks: “Our Contribution to Belfast’s Next Chapter in Electronic Music Culture”

Max HeyraudJune 16, 2026

We caught up with the team behind Steelworks ahead of Four Four hosting a stage at the debut edition of Belfast’s newest one-day electronic music festival. Arriving in a city already renowned for its thriving festival culture, Steelworks isn't at... Read More...

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Smirnoff Sound Nation Launches The Residency, Giving an Emerging DJ a Chance to Play at Electric Picnic

Max HeyraudJune 16, 2026

Smirnoff Sound Nation has announced the launch of The Residency, a new nationwide DJ competition, created in partnership with Electric Picnic, to give emerging Irish talent the chance to play at Ireland's biggest music festival. The initiative ... Read More...

EventsNews

On This Day in 1982: The Music Industry Tried to Ban Synthesisers and Drum Machines

Max HeyraudJune 15, 2026

On this day, 44 years ago, the Musicians' Union tried to ban synthesisers and drum machines, arguing that they would replace session musicians, drummers and orchestral players with programmable machines. The debate around the controversial motion... Read More...

Arts & CultureNews

Mix Of The Week: Northside Rhythm at Index Dublin [06.06.26]

Max HeyraudJune 12, 2026

This week’s Mix of the Week comes from Dublin duo Northside Rhythm, who recently shared the recording of their set at Index Dublin last weekend while on support duties for Teedee. The mix captures a full warm-up journey, gradually building from ... Read More...

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New RTÉ 2FM Documentary Series Looks at Women’s Role in Music Production

Max HeyraudJune 12, 2026

Titled Control, the series is narrated by Renn Miano and produced by Kate Butler. It explores the contributions of women producers, engineers, and technologists who have shaped recorded music, while also questioning why their presence remains so und... Read More...

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