Sam Greenwood, Author at Four/Four Magazine

New Mix: Local Selection 259: Josh Burke

Sam GreenwoodJanuary 16, 2025

This week’s Local Selection comes from rising Dublin DJ and producer Josh Burke, who seamlessly blends stripped-back contemporary techno with gritty, funk-infused old-school cuts. His entry is a flirtatious interplay between the past and present, ke... Read More...

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4U: A Word From Our Mystery DJ

Sam GreenwoodJanuary 16, 2025

We’re just one day away from our most ambitious show yet; no name, no face, no ego. Five hours of pure energy from one of the country’s best DJs. We caught up with our mystery DJ ahead of tomorrow’s five-hour set at Cellar. We discussed the chall... Read More...

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News: Dingle Hosts New One-Day Festival Celebrating Ireland’s Grassroots Talent

Sam GreenwoodJanuary 9, 2025

The Green Room in Dingle will host a new one-day music festival on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, spotlighting grassroots Irish artists. Known as a bastion of underground culture, the venue will feature performances by New Jackson, Hewan Mulugeta, Ol... Read More...

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News: Kettama Announced For His Biggest Dublin Show At Silo In May 2025

Sam GreenwoodDecember 11, 2024

KETTAMA returns to Ireland for his biggest Dublin show yet at SILO on May 25th, with DISTRICTX. Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 9 AM—be quick. It’s been a monumental year for G-TOWN hero KETTAMA—2024 has undoubtedly been his year. From collab... Read More...

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New Mix: Local Selection 255: Manioo

Sam GreenwoodNovember 21, 2024

Our latest entry to the Four Four Local Selection welcomes Aran Mannion (MANNIO) to the series. The 22-year-old DJ and producer from Galway has provided us with an hour long recording for the 255th edition, tipping his hat to his Irish roots as well... Read More...

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News: Absys Records Celebrates 16 Years of Underground Dance Music Culture Next Month

Sam GreenwoodOctober 24, 2024

Dublin-based record label and record shop Absys Records is marking its 16th birthday on November 16th at Racket Space. Teaming up with label friends Interruption and Zero T, for a massive 9-hour party of techno, drum & bass and jungle from 10 lo... Read More...

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Ireland Has The Earliest Nightclub Closing Times In Europe

Sam GreenwoodOctober 24, 2024

Yesterday, Give Us The Night released findings that highlight how Ireland’s nightclubs and bars are forced to close much earlier than those in the UK and up to eight hours earlier than many European countries. While cities like Berlin, Amsterdam,... Read More...

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News: Galway’s Cuba Nightclub To Close Just Seven Months After Reopening

Sam GreenwoodOctober 8, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Galway’s Cuba Nightclub has officially shut down just seven months after opening. The venue, which quickly became a key fixture in the city’s nightlife scene, has closed amid growing speculation about the reasons behi... Read More...

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Calvin James Explores Kharkiv’s Underground Rave Scene in the Midst of Conflict & Devastation

Sam GreenwoodSeptember 19, 2024

Calvin James from the Wardog Foundation travelled to war-torn Kharkiv, Ukraine, to attend a party by Some People, a resilient collective keeping the city’s club culture alive. With war just 18 miles away, he dives into Kharkiv’s thriving underground... Read More...

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News: Give Us The Night Launch The 2024 Nightclub Survey – Make Your Voice Heard

Sam GreenwoodSeptember 12, 2024

Give Us The Night has launched a nightclub survey to help change the future of Ireland’s nightlife. The survey’s feedback from clubgoers will help bolster our late-night culture and discover chances for renewal. Too often the public discourse aro... Read More...

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