Events

California set for return of boutique festival Lightning in a Bottle
Lightning in a Bottle, one of California’s most successful boutique festivals have just announced a limited number of discounted tickets for this year’s event will go on sale starting Monday, January 4th at 10AM for a 24 hour flash sale. General Admission ticket sales will follow on Tuesday, January 5th. The festival, run by DoLab,... Read more »

CRSSD announces Jamie Jones, Claude Vonstroke, Tycho & more for next edition…
As if a little gift for the New Year, San Diego based FNGRS CRSSD have released their first round of acts for their upcoming March festival, and it’s looking pretty good indeed. The festival is bi-annual and relatively new to the SoCal music scene, but their few previous ventures have been an outright success. Their... Read more »

Space Ibiza Return To Dublin In Full Splendour (NYE)
With the closing of 2015 in Dublin comes the inevitable new years eve lineups across the capital. There is one in particular which has caught our eye though. This December 31st Pygmalion/The Powerscourt Centre welcome the Space Ibiza On Tour once more. With a stellar lineup that includes Enter resident Marc Houle, Ryan Crosson of Visionquest... Read more »

Subject & Abstract Present: Dave Clarke @ Opium Rooms
Stephen’s day in Dublin is always a mighty celebration and what better way to enjoy it than with a man who has dedicated the best of his years towards the love of techno. Dave Clarke is considered the ‘Baron of techno’ (christened by BBC Radio One’s John Peel) and it doesn’t come without reason. Playing almost every weekend... Read more »

Irish Focus: An Interview With Simon Dunmore
What a sumptuous treat for Dublin’s ever expanding house community this Friday night at The Wright Venue. The venerable UK label Defected arrives in Dublin with a stacked lineup and the promise of what will surely be one of the most memorable occasions of the calendar year. Anticipation across Ireland has been high with favourites... Read more »

A Discussion With Distant Echoes [Dystopian]
Distant Echoes is an alias which is developing further and beginning to flourish under the guidance and support of Rødhåd’s Dystopian stable. After his latest release on the label, his Where Is Hope EP, we caught up with the Italian to talk about social media, studio gear and the dulcet Dystopian tones of Distant Echoes. For people... Read more »

5 Must-See Acts at Montreal’s Igloofest 2016
Excited for Igloofest’s tenth anniversary? From German Techno wunders to skilled Swedish House maestros, Montréal’s iconic winter festival has got it all. With quite possibly it’s biggest line-up to date, here’s what not to miss! Full line-up below! Paul Kalkbrenner People who remembers Paul Kalkbrenner’s presence at Piknic Electronik back in 2010, know how big of a... Read more »

Bodytonic x Subject present Bicep at District 8 [Ticket giveaway]
District 8 welcomes Belfast DJ duo Bicep this weekend. The Irish lads have made a huge impact on the music industry globally. Being introduced to the international festival way of life, topped with numerous club shows it is clear that they’ve created a huge demand for their art. We can’t get enough of their twisted, uplifting sets and releases.... Read more »

Niall Redmond On A Defected Journey
This Friday sees Dublin graced with the full Defected In The House crew as Sonny Fodera, Sam Divine, Simon Dunmore and Riva Starr all partake in the largest ever Defected party on this isle. There has long been a strong association on these shores with the seminal UK label in recent times and the party... Read more »

Igloofest Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Tale of Us, Michael Mayer, Maceo Plex, Shed and more…
From January 14th to February 6th, 2016, renowned Montreal winter festival Igloofest will celebrate its 10th anniversary. The event, which takes place at the Jacques-Cartier Quay in the Old Port of Montreal, will be completely redesigned with the mainstage shifting to the other side of the site. The festival opens with a DJ set by Ninja Tune’s... Read more »