808 State's Andy Barker was an integral part of Manchester’s rave explosion at the turn of the '90s

808 State's Andy Barker was an integral part of Manchester’s rave explosion at the turn of the '90s

Andy Barker was the only ever-present member of 808 State, alongside Graham Massey, the group a crucial component of the UK rave…

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Andy Barker of 808 State dies, aged 53

Andy Barker of 808 State dies, aged 53

News Andy Barker, 808 State’s longtime bassist and keyboard player has died, aged 53. His passing was confirmed in a message posted…

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AURORA on COP26: “We’re fighting for the wellbeing of all living things”

AURORA on COP26: “We’re fighting for the wellbeing of all living things”

Ahead of her performance and speech at the global climate conference COP26 in Glasgow this weekend, AURORA has spoken to…

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Kendrick Lamar and Terrace Martin drop new track featuring Snoop Dogg

Kendrick Lamar and Terrace Martin drop new track featuring Snoop Dogg

News Terrace Martin has shared a new track alongside Kendrick Lamar and Snoop Dogg. The title track from Martin’s album…

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This new turntable lets you digitise vinyl straight to USB stick

This new turntable lets you digitise vinyl straight to USB stick

News A new turntable from Lenco – the LS-55 – lets users rip vinyl straight to a USB stick. The new turntable…

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Snoop Dogg drops new track featuring Busta Rhymes: Listen

Snoop Dogg drops new track featuring Busta Rhymes: Listen

News Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes have dropped a new track. The two rappers, who have previously collaborated on a…

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Swedish House Mafia: "Dance music is freedom. That’s our language"

Swedish House Mafia: "Dance music is freedom. That’s our language"

News Swedish House Mafia have said that “dance music is freedom” in a recent interview. The EDM trio, comprised of…

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New book documenting the European free party scene from 1997 to 2005 is out today

New book documenting the European free party scene from 1997 to 2005 is out today

News A new book documenting the European rave scene from 1997 to 2005 is available now. Dirty Dancing, published via…

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Soundtrack Of My Life: Ne-Yo

Soundtrack Of My Life: Ne-Yo

The first song I remember hearing Stevie Wonder – ‘Overjoyed’ “My mum was a big fan. She was the kind…

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Swim Deep tell us about their cinematic new single ‘On The Floor’, featuring Phoebe Green

Swim Deep tell us about their cinematic new single ‘On The Floor’, featuring Phoebe Green

Swim Deep have released their first single in two years in the Phoebe Green collaboration ‘On The Floor’. Check out…

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