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Latest News
08:00MagazineBoomtown Festival, Corsica Studios and others unpack the government's latest plans to crack down on anti-social behaviour.- 07:00Magazine
Mix Of The Day: CCL
"A trip to the dark side of UK garage" with the supremely talented DJ.
- Wed, 17:00Festival
New festival RALLY to debut in South London
Taking place on August 5th, it features Princess Nokia, John Talabot, Kelly Lee Owens and OK Williams, among others.
- Wed, 13:50Magazine
Club Colima opens in Mexico City
The new venue in La Roma will showcase emerging and international talent.
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RA Picks
- Thu, 30 Mar
Goodness: Holy Tongue, The Fertile Crescent, Al Wootton [dub set]
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Trule Records boss Al Wootton and composer mastermind Valentina Magaletti team up for a night of percussive dub with remnants of post punk and experimental sounds. - Fri, 31 Mar
Cabin Fever: Mumdance, re:ni, Azu Tiwaline, Piezo & Syz
After five years away, Mumdance returns to the decks. Accompanied by a host of fellow underground pioneers, expect a hot sensory explosion. - Fri, 31 Mar
LNS : Rainy Miller / Iceboy Violet / Flora Yin Wong / Stem / Ship Sket
Late Night Shopper is back at Ormside, and as always, the lineup boasts some of electronic music's most exciting, experimental artists. Don't miss Rainy Miller, the Preston producer at the forefront of the North West's new, vital sound. - Sat, 1 Apr
Risen Festival 2023
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The second edition of Risen will welcome 80 artists across seven venues in Hackney Wick, with programming that celebrates the divine feminine. - Sat, 1 Apr
fabric presents Chaos In The CBD Mix Launch – Fred P, DJ Qu, S-candalo, Aleqs Notal
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Chaos In The CBD celebrate the launch of their excellent fabric mix with a three-room takeover. Expect glorious house and techno at every turn, with S-candalo, Fred P and of course the sibling duo themselves among the highlights. - Sat, 1 Apr
Tech Couture x selected // Chlär, Frederic., CAIVA, Cybersex, Lacchesi
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13 hours of fast trance and techno courtesy of Tech Couture's first party of the year. - Sat, 1 Apr
Risen at Night: Courtesy, Danielle, Marie Montexier, TSUNIMAN + more
Courtesy leads the way with her euphoric trance and techno at this Risen Festival afters. - Sun, 2 Apr
Toi Toi Musik ALL DAY LONG with Rhadoo, Christian AB, Junki Inoue, Dea (ERIS) & Ma.to
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No one does Sunday service like FOLD. Toi Toi Musik returns with a host of friends and family. Don't miss minimal stalwart Rhadoo. - Sun, 2 Apr
TheirStories: Lakuti & Tama Sumo In Conversation
LGBTQ+ conversation series TheirStories invites Lakuti and Tama Sumo to discuss their many years of musical exploration. - Thu, 6 Apr
B2B Fundraiser 4 Turkey, Syria and Kurdistan with Manni Dee, Ploy, LCY
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Get yourself down to Unit 58 for a night of bumping techno, breakbeat and plenty more besides, all in support of a very important cause.
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Features
- Mar 28, 2023Here's everything you need to know about the Japanese company's new desktop synth.
- Mar 22, 2023What's the key to starting a storied venue? Start with a good musical concept, a tax advisor and the rest will follow, said Gregor Krämer and David Höhne of Club der Visionäre and Hoppetosse.
- Mar 21, 2023After 12 months of war, what's the sound of Ukraine? Listen to a year of releases since the invasion.Margareeta Evi
- Mar 17, 2023This year's edition of the beloved Australian festival was all mystical sunrises, tongue-in-cheek doof sticks and ecstatic house and techno.Farah Azizan Abdul Aziz
- Mar 15, 2023Industry players in India, Singapore and Japan speak out on oppressive policies hindering their local club scenes—and offer hopeful solutions.
- Mar 14, 2023Top Ten FestivalsFrom experimental sounds in a Swedish church to trance on a beach in Taiwan, here are the best festivals happening in April.Resident Advisor
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RA Exchange
RA.653 Tony Andrews on Sound and Spirituality
“I actually believe that humans are made for more than what we're currently doing. We just need to switch on parts of our brains that we're not." Funktion-One creator Tony Andrews reflects on music and spirituality live from AVA London.
Music
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Album Review
Andrea - Due In Colour
Taking Ilian Tape's drum & bass and techno hybrids to hazy new highs, Andrea's second LP is another home run. - ̸
EP Review
Omagoqa – Back To Ebombeni (Deluxe)
An energetic take on gqom with big basslines and and even bigger drops that could help push the underground genre into the mainstream.
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Singles
Jessy Lanza - Don't Leave Me Now
Jessy Lanza channels her new home of Los Angeles with a sunny synth pop track touched by darkness—and a big-room bassline destined for festival play.James Andrew - The Whole Shmagoigle
Tech house and electro meet in the middle on this irresistibly retro banger.Bungalovv - Glued Armor feat. Efe Ce Ele
Deconstructed club music on a cinematic scale.Noroi - Adrastea
Rua Sound's new sub-label SPHERES debuts with four jaw-dropping cuts of atmospheric club fusions.
News
̸Wed, Mar 29, 2023
- 11:25Magazine
New compilation of '90s Brussels label SSR Records features Move D, Gemini, Glenn Underground
The retrospective release is out in May through Crammed Discs and Hi Scores.
- 09:40Magazine
Laurent Garnier reveals first solo album since 2015
The French legend has also announced he'll be stepping back from touring at the end of 2024.
- 09:00Festival
Houghton Festival completes 2023 lineup
The final additions include Roy Ayers, Moxie and dub legends Aba Shanti-I.
- 08:00Magazine
Octave One announce Never On Sunday, their first album in five years
It's out on April 28th via 430 West.
̸Tue, Mar 28, 2023
- 18:35Magazine
Afrikan Sciences crowdfunds for vinyl release of his new album, Parlor Music
The record, made under the artist's given name, came out digitally last month.
- 17:25Magazine
Lucy launches label, OTHER FACTS, with new album from Roots In Heaven
Edge Of Non Compliance is out on May 26th.
- 13:15Magazine
Shawn Reynaldo's First Floor newsletter is becoming a book
First Floor Volume 1: Reflections on Electronic Music Culture is out in July via Velocity Press.
- 08:00Magazine
Autobot-1000's 2001 electro album, 3 Dimensions Of Space, gets first vinyl release
The LP will come out in June through new Copenhagen label Inherent Futurism.
̸Mon, Mar 27, 2023
- 17:45Festival
Paris festival Peacock Society releases tenth anniversary lineup
Juliana Huxtable, I. JORDAN, Skin On Skin and more will play the two-day event in July.
- 15:10Local
London club Colour Factory reveals new residents TYGAPAW, Lady Shaka, Mowalola
Each artist will curate three parties at the Hackney Wick venue in 2023.
- 13:15Magazine
Elijah & Jammz convert yellow square ideas into new grime album, Make The Ting
It's out June 30th.
- 08:00Tech
Pioneer DJ reveals new four-channel controller
The DDJ-FLX10 includes a new feature called Track Separation for making mash-ups on the fly.
̸Sun, Mar 26, 2023
- 16:40Tech
AudioThing releases emulation of iconic vintage delay
The Mantis plugin is available now priced €39.
̸Sat, Mar 25, 2023
- 13:00Magazine
Drew McDowall announces CD box set of expanded works, rarities and live performances
Lamina is out in May through Dais Records.
- 09:00Magazine
London festival company The Fair launches free advice line for aspiring promoters
Applicants will sit down for 30-minute calls with experienced professionals.