Ireland

With 2014 coming to a close, we caught up with our good friends Soundspace to get the lowdown on a big year, how to swing a feature, the budding Belfast dance scene and their major plans for the coming twelve months. With Soundspace already a well established media and YouTube platform, 2015 will see it delve into the... Read more »

Bedlam, one of the most recognised promoters in Dublin these days, have graced us with a monstrous group of acts this December ranging from Bakermat and Jonas Rathsman all the way to Gesaffelstein. This Saturday they bring over one of the rising stars of 2014, Patrick Topping, to one of Dublin’s finest venues District 8. From being an... Read more »

Dublin finds itself in the midst of something special, a burgeoning movement brought to you by music aficionados, promoters who have been growing, venues which have been developing, Dublin is very much the place to be. While property values skyrocket, the true value of this old city remains embedded in these very people, their creative... Read more »

Dublin promoters Subject Events and Surge continue their monstrous December schedule this weekend with another highly impressive offering. The guys are bringing Techno legend Dave Clarke back to our shores this Friday night and with him one of techno’s rising stars; UK man Ali Wells AKA Perc. Hosting once more is one of Dublin newest... Read more »

Independent Dublin promoter & label Furtive has lined up a splendid eight track selection titled Furtive Sounds. Set for release on November 27th, the compilation features a fine mix of homegrown talent, providing the musical treats are Augusto’s Liquid Life, LAH, Core Minimal &, a man who has featured on here before, the enigmatic Moossmann.  We have a little teaser for... Read more »

Dubliners are spoilt for choice right now, spoilt rotten. But the fact that our little city has been overindulged with countless acts and performers also has its benefits. Namely, a few key promoters have upped their game considerably. Those behind new popup venue District 8 definitely deserve to be included in that bracket. Having already... Read more »

Label boss Alex Niggemann dropped AEON009 this week. It comes with a very tidy remix from one of our own. Corkman Chymera proves yet again just why he is so highly rated both at home and abroad. The Berlin-based producer takes the orginal and embarks down a dark, dreary path building great tension over a... Read more »

Bank holidays are always heavy affairs in Dublin and next weekend’s will be no different. Amid a busy schedule of events in the Capital, one of Ireland’s leading lights returns for his first headline show with MCD at Dublin’s Academy. Krystal Klear  has been making strides in recent years and with a regular slot on... Read more »

The WWD Podcast is back! We’re delighted to have one of the leading lights in Techno, and a homegrown talent to boot, take up the hotseat for episode 11. This week we feature a man who has rocked numerous iconic imprint including the likes of Tronic, Bedrock, KMS & Connaisseur. His recent works have also... Read more »

Dublin promoters Subject prove just why they’re so highly rated with another dynamite booking this weekend as part of the 10th year of the Beatyard Festival (October 16-26th). First up, they’re welcoming Detroit legend Omar S back to the capital. In the last decade the American House & Tech veteran has featured on a hugely impressive... Read more »