Tresor Records has partnered with Carhartt Work In Progress (Carhartt WIP), a brand with roots in Detroit, on a forthcoming mini compilation to celebrate the links between the Michigan city and Berlin. The compilation, 030313, which is released in May, references early 90s compilations like Tresor II – A Techno Alliance, and features artists such as Model 500, Ectomorph, DJ Stingray 313, AMX, JakoJako and Erik Jabari. Model 500’s contribution is I.D.L.E. a previously unreleased track from the Juan Atkins-led project’s archives, while Ectomorph’s track, Searching, is an extract from their live ..read more

A host of DJs including Daniel Avery, Joy Orbison, Aurora Halal, Ben UFO, Eliza Rose and VTSS, as well as crossover artists such as Grimes, Jessy Lanza, and Romy are set to appear at CircoLoco in Ibiza this summer, as the popular brand marks its 25th anniversary. Running from 29 April to 14 October at DC-10, the CircoLoco 25th anniversary season also features a host of names synonymous with the longstanding party, including Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers, Tania Vulcano, Loco Dice and Luciano. Tickets are available here. CircoLoco was spawned in 1999 as an after-hours party on a Monday mo ..read more

French techno producer Shlømo has announced the release of a new single, I’m Not Done Yet, on his Taapion Records imprint. Following on from a number of recent collaborations with artists such as Vladimir Cauchemar, KRL MX and Peligre, as well as a full EP under his Vipa Diva moniker last year, the new release, which landed on 5 April, sees him return to solo duties. According to a press release to accompany the new single, I’m Not Done Yet is described as a ‘masterclass in high-impact techno that champions the mind-crushing energy that we’ve come to know and love from the Frenchman’s output ..read more

One of the stand-out acts of the indie-pop wave of the mid 2000s – particularly for their infectious enthusiasm – was Cansei de Ser Sexy, or CSS, who emerged from São Paulo‘s gig circuit to take on the world with tracks such as Off The Hook, Alala and the delightfully-titled Let’s Make Love and Listen to Death From Above. This year marks the 20th anniversary of their foundation, and to mark the occasion, they’re going back on the road, with their first tour in 11 years taking in Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon and various UK and US locations. “Even though we weren’t active for 2 ..read more

Back in the mid 90s, Killarney, Co. Kerry, unlikely as it may seem, became the birthplace of one of Ireland‘s most beloved dance acts, The Fourth Dimension, or ‘4D’ for short.  Led by brothers Joe, Steve, Moss and Matt O’Leary – the latter adopting the pseudonym The Nutter – the quartet shot to fame in 1994 with Storm, a track that sampled a Sharon Shannon tune, which went top ten in the pop charts and saw The Fourth Dimension catapulted into the mainstream. Follow up EPs like Loverman and Wake Up! proved they were more than a one-hit wonder, and as the mid-90s rolled around, t ..read more

Don’t touch that dial! It’s time for another two hours of quality house music from the Long Live House Radio Show with Graeme Park. Previous mixes can be found here. This week’s two-hour mix features Hifi Sean, Kelly G. x Candi Staton, Gianni Bini feat. Alfreda Gerald, John Davis & The Monster Orchestra, Queen Latifah, Banji Boys, Riva Starr x Todd Terry, Demarkus Lewis, Nina Simone, Doug Willis and more. 6 April 2024 Title (Mix), Artist I Can’t Live Without Music (Roger’s Release Mix), The Transatlatins feat. India How Does It Feel?, Unknown Artist Clone ..read more

Lithuania-born, London-raised, Ibiza-based DJ and producer Greta Levska boasts a diverse approach to crafting beats, which she demonstrated at last year’s residency alongside Danny Howard and Gorgon City at Amnesia in Ibiza, as well as with her productions on labels such as Poker Flat, Dance Trax and Get Physical Music. The latter imprint has asked her to curate the latest edition of their Ibiza Get Physical compilation, which lands on 26 April (pre-order it here) and features tracks from JoJo, Madd Rod, Computer Madness, Hammer, OMRI., Corbi, no_ip, Last Magpie, Stepco, Trutopia and Levska h ..read more

From the team behind Another Love Story, the Love Is A Stranger mini festival is set to take place in Ballymote, Sligo, on Saturday 18 May, with Luke Una, Skatebård, Rachael Lavelle and more set to feature. Located in the 18th century grounds of Juniper Barn in the Sligo countryside, other artists set to appear on the lineup include Robert John Ardiff, Brídín, Rob De Boer, Ellie O’Neill and Graham Sweeney. From an electronic music perspective, revellers can also enjoy Donal Dineen’s Backstory, Galway’s Lolz, and a host of Sligo’s finest DJs and crews, including Ricky Chong, Toast, Turn It On ..read more

DJ ANNA has been named as the latest artist to curate a Global Underground mix, with GU46: Lisbon set to be released in June. The Brazilian DJ and producer is set to release a new single, Kalimba Dreams, on Global Underground on 5 April, as a teaser for the forthcoming GU46 mix. GU46: Lisbon will be the first Global Underground release this year, and follows on form last year’s highly acclaimed Danny Tenaglia GU45: Brooklyn. Commenting on the mix, DJ ANNA said, “I chose music that makes me feel the way that Lisbon makes me feel, and selected the full spectrum of my music taste, including a ..read more

Leading DJs including Mr C, Smokin Jo, Colin Dale, Bugz In The Attic, Jumping Jack Frost, Ray Keith and more are set to take part in an eight-hour event on Sunday 21 April, to support Medical Aid For Palestinians (MAP). The ‘Cause We Care – In Aid Of MAP’ event, which runs from 2pm to 10pm at The Cause in London, will be free of charge, however all attendees are asked to make a donation on the door. All monies raised will donated to the NGO to support those affected by the ongoing crisis in Gaza. “I’m supporting this event as it’s important for our fully inclusive and loving community to star ..read more