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bdrmm live in Manchester: Techno haven hosts immersive shoegaze

bdrmm live in Manchester: Techno haven hosts immersive shoegaze

The Hull-based quartet’s electronic shoegaze is typically immersive, but the surround sound of the venue gave their sonic landscape a whole new dimension
Reverend and the Makers Gig Preview

Reverend and the Makers Gig Preview

Reverend and the Makers stop off at Manchester Academy; it’s not to be missed
Bonobo lights up Victoria Warehouse, with a little help from his friends

Bonobo lights up Victoria Warehouse, with a little help from his friends

Alex Cooper reviews a headline show from electronic maestro Bonobo at the O2 Victoria Warehouse.
The Whimsical World of Walt Disco

The Whimsical World of Walt Disco

Georgina Davidson chats to Glasgow-based band Walt Disco about their recent UK tour
Dirty Hit’s dream pop to rock showcase

Dirty Hit’s dream pop to rock showcase

Georgina Davidson chats to dream pop newcomers beebaadoobee, Oscar Lang and No Rome ahead of their performances at the Dirty Hit showcase
Live Review: Metronomy at Manchester Academy

Live Review: Metronomy at Manchester Academy

Metronomy delivered an outstanding performance they showcased new material on par with the fan favourites, writes Owen Trimming
Review: Boomtown Festival Chapter 11: ‘A Radical City’

Review: Boomtown Festival Chapter 11: ‘A Radical City’

Chapter 11 of Boomtown Festival did not disappoint Owen Trimming, who reflects on the highlights of the weekend.

Album: Xiu Xiu — Forget

The experimental outfit’s latest album benefits from its accessible approach to complex electronica, writes Jacob Hopkins

Album: James Blake – The Colour In Anything

James Blake’s 76 minute epic lives up to it’s title, channelling shades of love and loss with extraordinary clarity, through vibrant and varied instrumentals

Festival Preview: Melt!

The future sounds of electronic music simmer amongst the trophies of Germany’s industrial past

Ladytronica: The forgotten females of electronic music

Electronic music can seem like a bit of a boy’s club, but there have always been women involved. The tide is surely turning

Record label feature: Opal Tapes

Started in the small, unassuming town of Redcar, North Yorkshire, Stephen Bishop’s cassette label Opal Tapes is a kind of mecca for off-kilter electronic music

Album: Oneohtrix Point Never – Garden of Delete

Garden of Delete’s sublime awkwardness has the capacity to make you excited about music in a way you haven’t been since you were a sublimely awkward teen