Shiv, Author at Four/Four Magazine

Local Selection 199: Scidley Rott

ShivMarch 23, 2023

This week's Local Selection comes from Dublin techno legend Scidley Rott, AKA Debbs. Playing the best of slamming techno, blistering breaks and sheer debauchery, the 199th edition of the series is face meltingly good. I've been lucky enough to go... Read More...

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In Conversation With: Orbital

ShivMarch 14, 2023

Orbital are one of the most influential dance music acts of our time, and this week they play in Ireland on one of the biggest weekends of the year. Off the back of the launch of their 10th studio album 'Optical Delusion', released on Feb 17th, you ... Read More...

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New Music: Four Four Premiere: OTON – Belgam [Alliance Club]

ShivJanuary 31, 2023

2023 is all set to be the year of trance infused techno, and we're here for it. Today we premiere a track from Belgian artist OTON that ticks a lot of boxes across the spectrum of dance music as we share his track 'Belgam' from his debut album 'Re-B... Read More...

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In Conversation With: Grif Feat. Charles Quinn: Guinness Storehouse ‘Welcome Home’ Christmas Exhibition

ShivDecember 19, 2022

Coming home for Christmas this year just got the Guinness treatment. The seven floors of the Guinness Storehouse experience host a one of a kind audio-visual collaboration with New York-based Irish visual artist GRIF which celebrates coming home for... Read More...

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New Event: Boards of Canada & Aphex Twin Homage from Byron Wallen and Glasshouse Ensemble

ShivDecember 13, 2022

Bring winter to a close by experience the ethereal performance of Boards of Canada and Aphex Twin courtesy of the Byron Wallen and Glasshouse Ensemble in the National Concert Hall. Taking place January 29th, the debut Dublin show for British jazz... Read More...

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New Music: Four Four Premiere: Arcane ‘Curse of the Pharaohs’ [Rua Sound/Foxy Jangle]

ShivDecember 9, 2022

Our latest premiere is an absolute masterclass in jungle rhythms as Arcane pushes boundaries with his latest track 'Curse of the Pharaohs' from the EP of the same name. Due out Dec 16th on the mighty Irish label Rua Sound / Foxy Jangle listen to it ... Read More...

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Ones To Watch: D Double E Plays Racket Space

ShivNovember 25, 2022

Before you launch yourselves into the weekend, we've one more gig to bring your attention to! The newly launched Wind Up event series host grime act and all round sound man D Double E in the Racket Space tonight. The recently launched Wind Up co... Read More...

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In Conversation With: Fran Hartnett

ShivNovember 25, 2022

Fran Hartnett is a highly skilled multi-disciplinary artist and producer who delves into live analogue hardware and audiovisual production, alongside being a very talented artist and tattooist. We caught up with the Dublin native to discuss his late... Read More...

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Ones To Watch: Lolz, Roo Honeychild, Luke Kiid & Rob Rua Complete Áras na nGael Lineup

ShivNovember 11, 2022

Galway crew, time to dust off your dancing shoes - Ar Ais Arís is back in Club Áras na nGael tomorrow with another lineup of heavy hitter DJs from the Irish underground. Irish party DJ and one of the founding members of the mighty Gash Collective... Read More...

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Ones To Watch: Irish Jungle Label Rua Sound Bring a Weekend of Music to Galway

ShivOctober 11, 2022

The jungle train will be rolling heavy through Galway this Friday and Saturday as Irish jungle label Rua Sound curate a two day takeover at Áras Na Gael, featuring a bunch of artists who've released on the label, alongside a whole host of Irish tale... Read More...

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