DJ, music journalist, promoter, occasional producer. Co-founder/co-owner, Bedmo Disco Records. One half of Bedmo Disco. Former resident at UFO, Summer Summons, best before: and Zoo (all Bristol). Member of the TR13E.
Graham Massey sat down with Matt Anniss to discuss his life in music—808 State, Björk and improvisation as the fountain of his creativity—for RA's 21st birthday celebrations last November.
In this exclusive extract from his new book, author Matt Anniss documents some of the key club nights, unlicensed events and musical trends in the north of England during the rave era.
30 years since it started life in the room above a Sheffield record shop, this iconic label continues to shape electronic music. Here's how they made it happen.
This time 25 years ago, a small group of producers across Northern England were reshaping the UK's dance music landscape with a fresh new sound. Matt Anniss tells the story of bleep.