Sam Greenwood, Author at Four/Four Magazine

Opinion: Profiling the rise and fall of Tech House

Sam GreenwoodMay 10, 2017

The History: In the late 1990’s, the tech house genre was developed and well-crafted by the pioneers of the sound like Mr.G, Ian Pooley, Steve Lawler, Terry Richards and many more. This new sound was showcased in some of England’s biggest u... Read More...

Opinion

Opinion: Ibiza party culture is taking the soul out of underground Techno

Sam GreenwoodMay 10, 2017

There’s a fine line between exclusivity, snobbery and appropriation. And for once, the ‘purists’ and true lovers of dance music have a reason to be defensive about the genre’s authenticity in 2017. A quick flick through any music sharing g... Read More...

Opinion

Four Four Podcast – Empty Spaces [Interview]

Sam GreenwoodMay 10, 2017

On this week’s episode of the Four Four Podcast, we’re joined by three core members of the Empty Spaces collective. Having a different policy to other collectives hosting three rooms with three different styles of music, it’s clear why these ... Read More...

Podcasts

Four Four Podcast – FJAAK [Interview]

Sam GreenwoodMay 10, 2017

“It’s always a group thing for us” For our next edition of the Four Four Podcast we welcome FJAAK. FJAAK have been a firm favourite for the people in Ireland the past few years, having played numerous shows in the country and considered... Read More...

Podcasts

Four Four Podcast – The Midnight Disco [Interview + mix]

Sam GreenwoodMay 10, 2017

Introducing The Midnight Disco to the Four Four Podcast, a collective made up of some of the most enthusiastic people in the city of Dublin. With the brand still only fresh to the public eye, they have gained a huge reputation as the next big... Read More...

Podcasts

Four Four Podcast – Eve (Interview + Mix)

Sam GreenwoodMay 10, 2017

For our latest edition of the Four Four Podcast, we chat to three very enthusiastic characters and the leaders of the Eve collective. From playing across a wide selection of festivals and hosting some very diverse style events across venues in Dub... Read More...

Podcasts

Local Selection Mix #11: Cóilí Collins & Evan Campbell.

Sam GreenwoodMay 10, 2017

Next up on our local selection mix series is Cóilí Collins and Evan Campbell. Both DJs based in Galway, Ireland for the lads down at Der Kesselraum at Carbon Galway. We recently caught up with the lads for a brief chat. Q.How did the partnership ... Read More...

New Music

Local Selection Mix #16: Sean Markey [Oktopus]

Sam GreenwoodMay 10, 2017

Up next for our Local Selection mix, a core member of the Oktopus brand and a fine selector takes the reigns for our 16th mix. Sean kicks straight into the mix with thunderous four to the floor rhythms, a perfect example of what this man is a... Read More...

New Music

Local Selection Mix #18: Oisin Egan [Greymatter]

Sam GreenwoodMay 10, 2017

One of the most exciting collectives to emerge in the past few months is ‘Greymatter‘. Formally known for its incredibly high-quality clothing merch, they have transformed it into a club-night as well now. The founder of Greymatter Oisin Egan take... Read More...

New Music

Patrick Topping talks his new mix series with Hot Creations ‘Paradise on Earth’

Sam GreenwoodMay 10, 2017

Patrick Topping released his stand-out track ‘Forget’ back in 2014 on the Hot Creations imprint, igniting his career. Playing a key part to the Hot Creations brand since, he’s travelled all around the world, played at some of the biggest fest... Read More...

Interviews