We take a trip down memory lane and revisit seven unforgettable scenes from Beyond The Pale. We reminisce on legendary closing sets, sun-soaked house marathons, emotional Irish performances, and more as we prepare for Beyond The Pale 2024, which will take place on June 21st and 23rd. We are getting closer to Beyond The Pale, one of the year’s standout festivals. The annual Wicklow Music and Arts Festival is on a roll after receiving high praise in both 2022 and 2023. The festival is a weekend-long event that includes late-night dancing, daytime activities, and more, as well as an impressive li ..read more

The weekend just passed and saw a brief burst of sunshine, reminding us that summer isn’t far away, but today is Monday, which means back to work and back to grey. To help you get through Monday, we’ve compiled a list of 7 Irish dance music news stories. The Monday horrors are an unavoidable and somewhat inexplicable feeling that haunts almost any human working 9 to 5. Whether you spent your weekend by the sea or on the dancefloor, the feeling of ‘I could use another day off’ is pervasive across the country today. Well, we’re edging closer to summer, and we’ve got some uplifting Irish dan ..read more

Kerri Chandler returns to his own Kaoz Theory with the third volume of his ‘Lost & Found’ series. AbbieLee, a Cork native, appears on the first track, ‘Let It (Give Me Back My Love)’, a soul-drenched deep house cut with an Irish touch. Kerri Chandler, a house music classic, returns to his beloved imprint, Kaoz Theory, for the third instalment of the ‘Lost & Found’ series, in which the New Jersey native rescues and repurposes forgotten diamonds. Kerri notably joins with Cork artist AbbieLee for the latest release. AbbieLee recently linked up with Kerri Chandler for a live performance in ..read more

Dublin-based DJ and producer Liam Craig aka LPM has released a 10-track album today titled ‘Total Expression’ with 100% of all funds raised from the album going to Mental Health Ireland. This body of work is a step in a new direction for LPM as he ventures into fresh sonic territory reminiscent largely of cinematic scores, orchestral sounds and heart-tugging soundscapes. LPM has certainly earned the accolade of one of Ireland’s most consistent producers over the years. Liam possesses one of the deepest and most versatile discographies that have seen support from a range of the industries most ..read more

Cassö and Daire have experienced a stratospheric ascent over the last year, with both artists claiming a slew of jaw-dropping achievements such as Brit Award nominations, chart-topping hits, millions of streams, sold-out gigs, and more. The now-close friends carry the torch for a new generation of ravers by highlighting fresh sounds that helped shape their success stories, but they’ve managed to remain humble and hungry while enjoying the wild ride together. Cassö and Daire are the poster boys for Acid Booking Crew, a UK-based artist agency and management company. The two met online in the sum ..read more

For more than a decade, Conor Jones, commonly known as Jonezy, has been at the forefront of Irish soundsystem culture. The Cork-based DJ, promoter, and soundsystem craftsman commits his life to the art of exquisitely made soundsystems via his party, RiseUP, which returns to Spalpin Fanach on April 20th. What constitutes a good party? Your first response should always be – the sound, an often-overlooked feature at Irish club nights. Far too many times, punters have paid somewhat more than they are comfortable with to attend a club night to see a DJ they have been waiting months or years to see ..read more

Beyond the Bassline at the British Library, celebrates 500 years of Black British Music. The exhibition is a map of Black music in Britain, highlighting the pioneers and innovators who brought new music to the UK. Beyond the Bassline at the British Library, the world’s first major exhibition of its kind is more than just music. It’s about the venues where these sounds originated: clubs, carnivals, stages, and kerbside auditoriums. It is the expression of community, resistance, culture, and joy. It is a celebration of the trailblazers and innovators who introduced new music to the UK, as w ..read more

April 11th, 2024, marks the 3-decade anniversary of Daft Punk’s debut release, ‘The New Wave’, which was released via Slam’s, Soma Records. The aptly named EP was the world’s first introduction to Thomas Bangalter & Guy-Manuel. The duo’s unique approach to dance music would forever alter the face of electronic music forever. Stuart of Slam told Glasgow Live “They were lovely guys, just quite reserved, very laid back and a bit shy even, but when we heard their demo tape for the first time, we were blown away. We couldn’t believe that noise was coming from those two quiet wee guys.” ‘The New ..read more

Influence Records celebrates its one-year anniversary with a massive Various Artists collection. The 10-track album features productions by Veseli, Jason Cluff, NineTed, NYCO, and others. Last year Dublin-based techno party, Influence, established itself as a label. Influence Records took its first steps as an imprint by serving up a host of high-quality free download releases. The label has always aimed to put Irish producers at the forefront of their goal, they’ve done this through numerous collaborations with grassroots hard-edged techno producers. The label has now released over 100 tracks ..read more

Our next entry to the Local Selection welcomes Max Dufficy as he shares a wonderfully crafted mix which traverses a dynamic blend of bass-driven rhythms and trippy vocals. The Dublin-based DJ and producer steps up for the 238th edition of the series with this excellent house-infused offering. One of Dublin’s hottest prospects within house music, Max Dufficy, takes charge of this week’s Local Selection. He has found himself as a regular amongst some of the city’s most esteemed house parties such as Omni, Real Talks Art, and Resound. Maxs’ journey through electronic music has resulted in him sha ..read more