Ireland

The Mess Up is the latest effort from Dublin based DJ and producer Kaily. Forthcoming on Beatdown Music the renowned label of Mr Sonny Fodera the track encapsulates the Kaily sound, meshing a thumping deep house baseline with pinpoint percussion and some delicately placed stabs. The track is very much a signal of intent from... Read more »

Back on home soil for the fourth edition of the WWD podcast, we’re honoured to have Daithí taking up the mantle after EZLV’s groove-filled hour last week. The Galway man has had an impressive 2014 already and there’s still a long way to go. He dropped his debut album, In Flight, last month to great... Read more »

Ian O’Donovan is back on John Digweed’s Bedrock with yet another gem in the form of ‘Atoll’. As usual the atmosphere and melodic elements are exquisite, a real aural treat. It’s a deep deep tune with wavering synths and an incredibly warm bassline. The stabs in there are almost hypnotic, we could listen on repeat! The... Read more »

Lovely little free download for you guys today, it comes courtesy of Sonar Kollektiv pair Alex Barck and Stee Downes. “Who Do You Love?” is the product of an in-studio eureka moment, which took place as Barck & Downes put the finishing touches on Stee’s highly anticipated, upcoming solo album. Such was its conception that... Read more »

Life, Bodytonic and Hidden Agenda are determined to make this Irish summer an unforgettable one for music lovers. They’ve just announced another highly impressive event; Dublin City Block Party. Located on the Tivoli grounds, the one day (1pm-11pm) special will bring together a diverse range of international and local talent. Anyone who witnessed the scenes... Read more »

We’re delighted to present our second podcast of the summer season! This week, we’re honoured to feature a man we’ve been following with great interest for some time;  Stee Downes. The Amsterdam-based Dubliner has emerged in recent times as one of the finest Irish exports to the dance music world. The vocalist and songwriter, many... Read more »

Brame is the moniker of Tiarnan McMorrow from our very own Sligo. This deep house producer has been making strides of late and none more so than this giant leap forward he’s taken with his fellow county man Hamo with a release on Dirt Crew Recordings. This 4 track EP on Dirt Crew has it... Read more »

Sunday’s soundtrack comes from a leading light in the Irish electronic scene this year; Daithí. The Galway man has been garnering much support from across the board with his distinct dance music concoction, a mélange fusing impressive melodic hooks, upbeat drums patterns and, often, a quality vocal performance. Regulars at WWD will be well aware of our respect for... Read more »

Announced last week, Wicklow man Mano Le Tough will headline Toronto’s Electric Island concert and picnic series. A big step for the Irishman and a mark of his meteoric rise to the fore of dance music. He’ll join Sven Väth & Daniel Avery at the top of the bill for a 4-date event ranked by Pulse Radio as... Read more »