Ireland

Life, Bodytonic and Hidden Agenda are determined to make this Irish summer an unforgettable one for music lovers. They’ve just announced another highly impressive event; Dublin City Block Party. Located on the Tivoli grounds, the one day (1pm-11pm) special will bring together a diverse range of international and local talent. Anyone who witnessed the scenes... Read more »

We’re delighted to present our second podcast of the summer season! This week, we’re honoured to feature a man we’ve been following with great interest for some time;  Stee Downes. The Amsterdam-based Dubliner has emerged in recent times as one of the finest Irish exports to the dance music world. The vocalist and songwriter, many... Read more »

Brame is the moniker of Tiarnan McMorrow from our very own Sligo. This deep house producer has been making strides of late and none more so than this giant leap forward he’s taken with his fellow county man Hamo with a release on Dirt Crew Recordings. This 4 track EP on Dirt Crew has it... Read more »

Sunday’s soundtrack comes from a leading light in the Irish electronic scene this year; Daithí. The Galway man has been garnering much support from across the board with his distinct dance music concoction, a mélange fusing impressive melodic hooks, upbeat drums patterns and, often, a quality vocal performance. Regulars at WWD will be well aware of our respect for... Read more »

Announced last week, Wicklow man Mano Le Tough will headline Toronto’s Electric Island concert and picnic series. A big step for the Irishman and a mark of his meteoric rise to the fore of dance music. He’ll join Sven Väth & Daniel Avery at the top of the bill for a 4-date event ranked by Pulse Radio as... Read more »

The guys over at Hidden Agenda have only gone and booked one of our favourite electronic acts, Tycho. We were introduced to the exceptional American producer on release of his 2011 album ‘Dive’. It was an album of immense proportions and its tracks fit the billing on many an occasion, ‘A Walk’ for example is just musical... Read more »

In what is an undoubted coup for Dublin nightclub Sin, one of the world’s foremost house names Defected has decided to partner with them for the forthcoming Defected 15 series of parties, celebrating 15 years in business for the iconic label.

Kicking this week off with a nice minimal Monday and introducing you to some homegrown talent, Moossmann. This one dropped in our inbox over the weekend and it may have gotten a spin on Saturday night. ‘Tis tasty! Pereskia is one of Moossmann’s earliest tracks. The lead creeps in slowly with elements of acid-house evident... Read more »

This week’s introduction is Galway man Oisin Campbell aka Nuff’ Said!. He first caught our eye with a tasty remix of Kenna’s ‘Love Is Still Alive’ and he’s back impressing once more with two tracks featuring on Avec Moi’s recent release In The Irish Room. The sound is deep and melodic with the production as... Read more »

Huge new tune from Irish up and comer Kobhi for you today. Think Jay Lumen, think Off Recordings, the vibes are deep and the bassline is fat. Whopper shuffle in the hats too. No surprise to see massive support from the big names is already pouring in. The likes of Fatboy Slim, Danny Howard, My... Read more »