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Drumcode Halloween: The highlight of the UK techno calendar returns to Tobacco Docks
It may still be sunny and bright outside in the UK but, in a few months time, darkness and cold will be making their not-so anticipated return. A lot of people might not be looking forward to it, but here at When We Dip we’re getting a wee bit excited, because with the cold and... Read more »
Percolate Open Air: The playful party is hitting the big time
All things start off small, that’s something everyone knows. But in 2012 when two friends decided to hold a party for themselves and their mates, no one would have predicted that, five years down the line, they’d be putting on their own festival on London’s Three Mills Island. Not only that, but who could have... Read more »
Away from the Antics: Toyboy and Robin on how to make it as a newcomer
Starsky & Hutch, Tom & Jerry… duos like that come to mind pretty quickly. How about Toyboy and Robin, ring any bells? Well to anyone reading this it certainly should, as this pairing is starting to make a big impact on the house music scene. Rewind the clocks to 2013, and the summer of that... Read more »
Away from the Antics: Marc Kinchen on his influences and how the scene has changed
As far as house music legends go, it’s safe to say Marc Kinchen sits pretty near the top of the house music tree. It all started way back in the 90s for MK, where he produced a number of house music corkers. ‘Always’ and ‘Burning’ became modern day belters, but little do most people know... Read more »
Elrow Town: London Bound
The ability to throw a good party – nature or nurture? Well, in the case of a certain Spanish circle, there’s no denying that putting on a right old shindig has been in their family for decades. And with a good party comes a whole lot of fun, which is what these guys are all... Read more »
Away from the Antics: Max Chapman on Ibiza season and his dream B2B set
London: The home of Big Ben, jellied eels and – more importantly – Max Chapman. Yep, the up and coming talent has been firmly establishing himself as one of house music’s finest heavyweights, rolling out some serious dance floor delights on the likes of Elrow, Do Not Sleep and Kaluki Music to name just a... Read more »
Parklife festival 2017: A weekend in review
Heaton Park is a big place. Spanning six hundred acres – aka three hundred football pitches – the Manchester park saw eighty thousand revelers descend through its gates each day. And why was that? Parklife 2017 baby. With a line up that featured some of the biggest names in hard hitting underground electronic dance music,... Read more »
Away from the Antics: Secondcity on the artists he used to listen to and why Ibiza’s still special
The name Rowan Harrington will most likely sound unfamiliar to most of our readers. Born in Chicago but raised in the humble county of East Sussex in south east England, it can be said that the small city of Forest Row became Rowan’s home away from home, his second city almost. Yup Rowan Harrington –... Read more »
‘Last Dance’ EP review [ Bedrock Records ]
Bedrock – The fundamental principles on which something is based. Transpose that ethos over to an electronic music label and you’ll come across Bedrock Records, the revered imprint of two of the scenes most well known characters John Digweed and Nick Muir. With such an esteemed reputation, that harks back to the labels founding in 1999,... Read more »
Away from the antics: Richy Ahmed on upcoming collaborations and his Four Thirty Two label
Richy Ahmed is a name that crops up daily in the house music scene. Mention Hot Creations? Richy’s name springs to mind. Mention the revered Paradise parties at DC-10? Yep, once again the talented Geordie’s name comes up. So what’s up next for for the Four Thirty Two label owner? We caught up ahead of... Read more »