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Mar 11, 2020 · Every era of British dance music has its myths and over-simplified narratives — hell, even little known local scenes have urban legends. Below, Matt Anniss explores how a tendency towards selective documentation of dance music culture in the UK has led to a widespread acceptance of reductive narratives, which only tell a fraction of British ...
Sep 24, 2023 · The UK’s Ministry of Sound, on the other hand, was a testament to the British dedication to dance music. With its state-of-the-art sound system and commitment to showcasing cutting-edge DJs, it quickly became a mecca for EDM lovers not only in the UK but around the world.
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The four men who form Rudimental are testament to what can happen when a broad range of skills and influences are channelled towards a common goal. Originally a trio, DJ Locksmith and producers/songwriters Piers Aggett and Kesi Dryden grew up in Hackney, and cut their teeth on London pirate radio station Déjà Vu (which also provided an early home f...
"If anything, I'll always be the answer to a pub quiz question," says 30-year-old Adam Dyment, aka Duke Dumont. He's talking about Need U (100%) – not just a surprise No 1 hit five years deep into his career but also the song that stopped Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead reaching the top spot after Margaret Thatcher's death. Dyment attributes the ebull...
Amy Kabba – also known as A*M*E – is irrepressible, frighteningly confident and prone to peppering her conversation with sentences that make anyone past their teenage years feel incredibly old. "We bonded over our love of 1990s music," she says of her relationship with producer and old school friend MNEK. "We were both born in 1994, so it was reall...
Eighteen-year–old producer and songwriter Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike (or MNEK) has an ear for progressive pop music. His CV already includes writing and producing for Little Mix, Misha B and Rudimental. Born in Catford and the recipient of a publishing deal by the time he was 14, MNEK initially had to convince his mum and dad that dropping out to pur...
No act better encapsulate the changing fortunes of UK dance than Disclosure. A year ago, their UK garage-inspired productions were circulating on specialist radio, in clubs and online. Today, they are the most successful new dance act in the country, and as of this month have a No 1 album, Settle. Settle is a masterclass in big dance production, cl...
Jun 12, 2023 · Throughout human history, dance music has been an integral part of our collective culture, carrying rhythm and melody that inspire movement and celebration. From its early origins in folk and traditional music to the explosion of electronic dance music (EDM) in the 21st century, this fascinating genre boasts a rich and diverse legacy spanning millennia.
Nov 5, 2022 · 2 minutes. Chris Vuoncino. Dance music has become the second most popular genre of music in the UK, as it has seen strong gains over the last three years. The findings were revealed by data released through the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), which represents the UK’s recorded music industry.
Nov 23, 2023 · As Germany’s largest EDM festival, it is a testament to the power of a shared musical experience, creating a temporary metropolis pulsating with life. Step into Parookaville, and you step into a narrative that captures the essence of EDM music festivals in Europe. 9. Electric Love 2024.
Jan 24, 2015 · Sat 24 Jan 2015 11.09 EST. After the plumbers, builders and baristas, here come the musicians. A new wave of eastern European performers are colonising the British dance scene, as artists combine...
