Max Heyraud, Author at Four/Four Magazine

Harvey McKay, Prolific Scottish Techno Producer, Has Died

Max HeyraudMay 21, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of Harvey McKay. Across his releases on Cocoon, Drumcode, Hardgroove, Soma Records, Perc Trax, and more and other respected imprints, McKay developed a powerful and distinctive sound that left a cl... Read More...

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Nexus, the Ireland–Berlin Community Club Concept, Announces Final Edition in July

Max HeyraudMay 21, 2026

Earlier today, Nexus, the mostly Irish, community-owned club night which has been operating out of Berlin’s M01 as its home base for the past two years, announced its penultimate party. Nexus is a community-driven club concept between Ireland and... Read More...

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15 Quintessential Detroit Anthems to Celebrate Detroit Techno Week

Max HeyraudMay 21, 2026

On Monday, the Mayor of Detroit officially declared this week “Detroit Techno Week” ahead of the annual Movement Electronic Music Festival, which runs from Saturday through Monday. The proclamation celebrates the city’s foundational role in the ... Read More...

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A New Play in Cork Rewinds Ireland’s Club Culture Through Women’s Voices

Max HeyraudMay 19, 2026

A new theatre piece arriving in Cork this summer explores Ireland’s club history through the lens of the women who helped shape its culture, from its pioneering days through to the present. Áine Ní Laoghaire’s HouseWork combines documentary, soun... Read More...

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Meet The Belfast DJs Who Built Club Nights From Grief After Losing Their Parents To Cancer

Max HeyraudMay 18, 2026

After losing their parents to cancer, two young Belfast DJs have turned to house music and club culture as a way to process grief and create something meaningful in its place. Two young Belfast DJs, Conall and Conor, are channelling their grief t... Read More...

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Clare Venue Pot Duggans Unveils New Daytime Party Series With Horse Meat Disco

Max HeyraudMay 18, 2026

One of Ireland’s most exciting music venues, Pot Duggans, is stepping things up this summer with a new series of daytime parties, launching June 27th for Pride, with Horse Meat Disco set to headline the inaugural event. Running from 2 PM to 8 PM,... Read More...

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This Week in 1993: 2 Unlimited Help Define Eurodance for a Generation

Max HeyraudMay 15, 2026

On May 10th 1993, Belgian/Dutch Eurodance group 2 Unlimited released their No Limits! album, which topped multiple European charts and ultimately helped define the trajectory of Eurodance. The album yielded five singles: No Limit, which hit numbe... Read More...

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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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