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For lovers of EDM, few names inspire as much reverence as that of Avicii (a.k.a. Tim Bergling), the Swedish-born DJ and producer whose uplifting music took the pop and dance worlds by storm. This week, we looked back at six things we’ll never forget about this genre-defining DJ. The Release […]

INSIDE THE CLUB Founded in 1999 Fabric #, in Farringdon, London, Fabric is one of the world’s most revered nightclubs. It was voted World Number 1 Club in DJ Magazine’s “Top 100 Clubs Poll” in 2007 and 2008. It also ranked World Number 2 in 2009, 2010, and 2017. Fabric […]

HISTORY OF THE CLUB MINISTRY OF SOUND This September, the Ministry of Sound celebrates its 30th anniversary as London’s first superclub. The nightclub was a trailblazer for London’s club scene in more ways than one: it is also the first club dedicated to house music. But the flashy, large, and successful […]

HISTORY OF THE TRACK DARUDE SANDSTORM “Sandstorm” is an iconic instrumental track by Finnish DJ and record producer Darude. Originally released in Finland in 1999, “Sandstorm” was Darude’s lead-off single for his debut studio album, Before the Storm. After its initial release in 1999, “Sandstorm” was re-released in 2000. After it […]

HISTORY OF THE TRACK ROBERT MILES’ CHILDREN “Children” is an iconic instrumental track by Italian composer Robert Miles. First released in Italy in 1995, “Children” has sold more than 5 million copies, and has been certified Gold and Platinum in several countries. “Children” was first released as part of the […]

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT FAITHLESS INSOMNIA “Insomnia” is an iconic track by Faithless, a UK-based musical group, that was originally released in 1995. Released as the band’s second single, “Insomnia” became one of Faithless’ most successful songs ever when it reached number 27 on the UK Singles Chart, and topped the UK […]

In the heart of Sheffield, England, nestled amidst the vibrant nightlife scene, a legendary establishment would come to define the city’s clubbing experience. This iconic venue, known as Gatecrasher, originally known as The Republic, was a mecca for music lovers, party enthusiasts, and seekers of unforgettable experiences. Gatecrasher emerged in […]

The late 1970s are widely considered to be the time of the birth of mainstream dance music. The release of the Bee Gees’ movie Saturday Night Movie sparked an unprecedented growth of its popularity, and it became loved by people from all backgrounds. It took over the airwaves, and many rock and […]

Clubbing was never the same after house music came along. It’s difficult to fathom how a night out raving would sound today if house music hadn’t arisen in the 1980s as one of the foundations of modern club music. The House Music’s narrative is lengthy and meandering, with numerous events […]

“House music is a feeling” is a phrase coined by multiple producers, DJs, and other prominent figures in the electronic music scene. It is also an unoriginal title shared by around a hundred house tracks. Is this just a figure of speech or is there sound scientific reasoning behind it? […]