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Mark Broom: “Throwing in a Bongo Sample and Calling It Hardgroove Totally Misses the Point”

Max HeyraudNovember 15, 2024

We caught up with UK techno legend Mark Broom ahead of his return to Belfast tonight to reflect on his pioneering role in shaping British techno, from his earl... Read More...

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The Donk Maestro Unmasked: Eugene McCauley Gives His First Interview

Max HeyraudNovember 13, 2024

The enigmatic Donk Maestro, better known as Eugene McCauley, pulls back the curtain on the persona that has captivated the Irish club scene, transforming slaps... Read More...

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In Conversation with Tender – On Music, Activism, & Community

Max HeyraudNovember 7, 2024

We sat down with Andrew, co-founder of Tender, a Dublin-based LGBTQ+ party collective, ahead of our collaborative event this Saturday at Tengu, featuring UK le... Read More...

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blk. On Finding Creative Freedom Through his 2QWIK2GRUV Project

Max HeyraudNovember 7, 2024

We sat down with 2QWIK2GRUV, the groove-laden new alias of hard techno powerhouse blk., to explore the story behind his debut release and his evolving artistic... Read More...

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Interview: Fran Hartnett Discusses the SCART Record Label and Its Launch Party at Dalymount Park

Max HeyraudNovember 1, 2024

We caught up with Fran Hartnett before the launch of his new label and party SCART at the legendary Mono Bar, home to Bohemians FC. Fran shares his vision for ... Read More...

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Daniel Avery on His New Book “Techno Is Boring” — and Why Techno Is Anything But Dull

Max HeyraudOctober 29, 2024

We caught up with one of the most influential UK electronic producers of the past two decades, Daniel Avery, ahead of his all-night-long show at Dublin’s Centr... Read More...

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Emerging Éire: Kodak Dan

Chloe MooreOctober 22, 2024

In the fast-paced world of dance music, videographer and photographer Daniel Fennessy, known as Kodak Dan, has distinguished himself with a unique and striking... Read More...

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Emerging Éire: Studio Kenya

Chloe MooreOctober 14, 2024

Chloe Moore sat down with Kenya Dempsey, a designer and illustrator whose playful club posters vividly capture the essence of contemporary Irish club culture. ... Read More...

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In Converasation with Ev Wilde – “Clubbing in Ireland is Largely Unrecognised”

Max HeyraudSeptember 26, 2024

We sat down with DJ, producer, label-head, and radio presenter Ev Wilde to discuss his journey in dance music, from opening clubs at just 14 to playing the 3Ar... Read More...

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In Conversation with DISTRICT X: A Changing of the Guard in the Irish Festival Circuit

Max HeyraudSeptember 18, 2024

We sat down with festival promoter Martin Smyth, creative director Ryan Roe and harm reduction expert Sophie Ridley from the DISTRICT X team, to discuss their ... Read More...

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