After Sobriety, Raving Became More Than an Excuse to Party - Alice Austin gave up drink and drugs only to discover it was the music that was keeping her sane
Noted, 19 Apr 2022, 14:46Tag: rave
Kongestion by SHXCXCHCXSH
30 years since its release, Ben Cardew looks at the impact of Orbital's eponymous debut album.
Noted, 10 Dec 2021, 08:19Dimension 23 - 12,000 Ravers
Spray (from duo Brame & Hamo) launches a new eponymous label to celebrate his fav breakthrough artists, new talent and a selection of re-issues close to his heart. The inaugural release sees a reissue of Dimension 23's 1989 track I.M.O.K. R.U.O.K. alongside a fine remix by Or:la. the real magic happens with the b-side, 12,000 Ravers, which dispenses a vintage whiff of Rave, not unlike The Prodigy in their prime.
Wieder um die Säule by Manrish
Drug harm minimisation is more important for UK clubs than ever. The policies around it need to change - DJ Mag long-read by Ed Gillett
Noted, 17 Sep 2021, 07:31Mark Blair - Badman Acid
Looking forward to hearing the rest of this EP by Mark Blair on Shall Not Fade, if lead track Badman Acid is anything to go by. This pummelling slab of Acid Rave struts and cuts lovely shapes.
Rave responsibly: a guide to clubbing safely as Covid restrictions end
Noted, 21 Jul 2021, 20:37Chlär - We Will Bring It Back
Pumping Techno and Rave vibes from the Swiss artist's recent EP Sacrificed Generations on Lobster Theremin, absolute banger.
Better Days: The Story of UK Rave - free to watch documentary by Amazon Music
Noted, 16 Jun 2021, 07:42Better Days: The Story Of UK Rave will premiere via Twitch on May 28th
Noted, 07 May 2021, 08:26
K-Force by Marcus L
Delightful EP of old skool Rave and Trance vibes swapping bodily fluids with contemporary Techno spit
Techno 2020 - my fav electronic music
Some of the best upbeat electronic music I had the pleasure of listening to in 2020
DSG - Get The Fuck Out
Get The Fuck Out is an absolutely banging old-skool Rave-fuelled Techno thumper from the Weegie known as DSG. Taken from the new album If You Want To Burn Your Fingers I'll Light The Match. Recommended!
Ecstasy: The Battle Of Rave - 14 part BBC Radio drama set during the developing days of the Rave scene, with actors David Morrissey, Monica Dolan, Adrian Edmondson, Meera Syal and Ian Hart. Includes a mix from Graeme Park.
Luke Vibert presents Modern Rave by Luke Vibert
Following his celebration of the Amen Break, Luke Vibert tackles Rave!
Last round-up of overlooked gems of 2019
Another bunch of releases I loved in 2019 that you may have overlooked
Modern Life by Åmnfx
Rave by The Empire Line
Round up
News bytes from the last week or so
Cull of the Useless Eaters - Secret Thirteen Mix 186
Gareth Cox, with his extraordinarily named Cull of the Useless Eaters and a superb jungle and rave mix
They Call It Acid
Get your copy of the documentary that tells the story of rave culture and acid house
Martyn - Block the Box
Dutchman Martyn returns to top form with this excellent three track EP
The Death of Rave (A partial flashback)
In a recent slew of releases from Leyland Kirby, this one uses original rave anthems as inspiration