Ireland
Prima Lux: Jordan [Mix + Interview]
Belfast producer Jordan joins us for our latest guest spot on “Prima Lux”, a man who you need to keep an eye on as he has gone from strength to strength over the past few months. Having recently had releases on Classic Music Company, ViVa Music and Extended Play, Jordan is set to launch his own... Read more »
Premiere: Will Kinsella – Apocalypse Now 121214 (Phuture Traxx & Toby Rost Remix)
Will Kinsella has been a standout talent in the Irish techno scene in recent years, building a top quality reputation as both a party thrower and killer producer/dj. This month the Dublin-based artist returns to Dynamo Recordings with a special six track EP titled ‘Promoter’ Series. Today, exclusively via WWD, you can check out the... Read more »
Drumcode’s Ian O’Donovan delivers perfect appetiser for Boxed Off Afterparty with Patrick Topping @ District 8 [Mix]
The first edition of Boxed Off Festival is less than a week away! HNNY, Nina Kraviz, Daniel Avery, Andhim and many more will soon descend on Fairyhouse for the perfect end to a bountiful Summer season. Just went you thought it couldn’t get any better, it’s just been announced that Hot Creations producer Patrick Topping and... Read more »
Premiere: Wayne Duggan – Experiment 1 (Matthias Meyer & Patlac remix) [Republik]
Waterford outfit Republik has become renowned on our little green isle for throwing one hell of a party, be it getting down with Mano Le Tough and the Maeve crew or Berghain legends like Marcel Dettmann (who rocked a killer show down south last month). After a decade of success in events, the boys have decided... Read more »
Premiere: Phil Kieran returns with ‘My Piano Gently Weeps’
Belfast techno icon Phil Kieran continues to excite! The Turbo Recordings and Soma producer follows up the presentation of new A side ‘Battery Acid’ with an apt partner in crime. Coupled with the haunting, upfront tech cut is an equally impressive production titled ‘My Piano Gently Weeps’. The B side a more subdued, groove-focused affair, which... Read more »
Boxed Off Festival: Ellum’s Shall Ocin all set for Dublin return [Interview]
Boxed Off Festival is a brand new one-day music and AV experience launching September 19th with Nina Kraviz, Patrick Topping, Dense & Pika, Daniel Avery and many other world-renowned artists. The event takes place at Fairyhouse just 30 minutes from Dublin City Centre. It marks a return to Ireland for future star Shall Ocin, who graced the decks as... Read more »
Cinema releases delicious remix of Lyttet’s ‘Distance’ [Review]
Cinema is back with a truly exquisite remix of Lyttet’s ‘Distance’ and yet again he hits the nail on the head in producing something very tasteful with his unique and uplifting style. Cinema’s rework of ‘Distance’ begins in a slow yet seductive tone, with soft female vocals driving the track into a hard hitting bass.... Read more »
Pneumatic leads Debut LP with ‘Fits’ [Premiere]
Showcasing homegrown talent is central to WWD way of life. Nothing excites us more than bringing a brand new artist to your ears. Today, we’re delighted to showcase a stellar cut from Enda Grennan AKA Pneumatic. ‘Fits’ is the lead single forthcoming on an impressive LP from the rising producer. ‘Fits’ is a fresh electronic composition,... Read more »
Subject Celebrates 8th Birthday with Robert Hood, Marcel Dettmann & Lil Louis
Over the past number of years Subject birthdays have become a quasi-festival experience such is the mammoth celebration undertake each year by the Dublin promoters. Previous bookings for the Subject birthday series’ have included everyone from Jeff Mills, Ben Sims and Orbital to Chez Damier, Theo Parrish, Juan Atkins and Green Velvet. It’s safe to say that when push... Read more »
Breaking Belfast: An Interview with Peter Gibney Of Soundspace Records
Belfast’s Peter Gibney is on hand to mix the latest episode of the Select Cuts series. The Soundspace Records co-owner talks us through the launch of the young UK imprint, some of his favourite city hang-outs and his personal rise as an artist. Hit that play button and make the introduction below! WWD: Thanks for... Read more »