George Orwell's 1984 starts with, "It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." Nights of techno ravers end similarly—dancers stepping out of the club after a long night ...

In abandoned warehouses, empty apartment lofts, and open fields, high-energy all-night dance parties were happening. It was the early 1990s and these raves — held in secret with party details often ...

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Doja Cat’s latest album Planet Her was one of the biggest releases of 2021, overflowing with hits like “Woman,” “Get Into It (Yuh),” and “Kiss Me More.” Though it may be hard to follow up, fans have ...

Kaho Matsui didn’t record and release music until three years ago, but the Portland artist’s discography has already grown to epic scale. Her Bandcamp page averages one release a month, and her ...

MEUTE is an 11-piece techno marching band that performs techno, house and deep house hits by acclaimed producers. In addition to original works, the hit’s compositions are arranged for the instruments ...

As the popularity of electronic music at weddings grows, it’s out with the hotel ballrooms and in with the raves — grandparents included. By Sanam Yar When Stephen Le Duc posted on a Reddit forum ...

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