Andy Barker from Manchester acid house pioneers 808 State has passed away. The news was revealed via a statement on 808 State’s social media platforms...
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Andy Barker was the only ever-present member of 808 State, alongside Graham Massey, the group a crucial component of the UK rave scene since its early days...
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The band confirmed the news on social media yesterday (7th November)
Andy Barker, 808 State's longtime bassist and keyboard player has died, aged 53. His passing was confirmed in a message posted yesterday (7th November) to 808 State's...
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Exclusive digital mixtapes from artists including Mr. Scruff, 808 State, Rob Tissera, Mark XTC, Jon Da Silva and Suddi Raval are being sold on USB
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to raise money for a vital sight-saving operation for Bizarre Inc.'s Cameron Dante.
Artists including Mr. Scruff, 808 State...
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Francesca Lombardo shares new live version of album track, ‘Call Me Wrong’, with remixes from the legendary 808 State and The Orb. Hear 808 state’s...
Francesca Lombardo has shared a live version of her track ‘Call Me Wrong’, with accompanying remixes from legendary UK electronic acts 808 State and The...
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"Kick out the Tories! Impeach Trump! Reject Farage!"
R3 Soundsystem are uniting the dance music community once again on 3rd December, against Trump, against Boris, and against Farage.
At 7pm the soundsystem will...
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Josh Wink has been dominating clubs and festivals as a DJ, producer, label-runner and remixer for almost 30 years. Alongside long-term friend and fellow Philadelphian...
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A new crop of charity record labels has sprung up in the UK and France, donating their entire profitshare to worthy causes, and fighting poverty and inequality in...
Despite austerity hitting all but the most affluent, charity giving continues to rise. According to the Charities Aid Foundation’s annualUK Giving Study, British people donated a whopping £10.3bn to charity in 2017...
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Ahead of a new tour and album, the visionary Manchester crew recall the making and impact of their acid house classic...
Graham Massey and Andy Barker take their places at a table in the first floor restaurant at Manchester arts institution HOME, just a stone’s throw away...
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Seminal acid house outfit to tour material old and new
808 State have announced that they will be going on tour this year to mark their 30th anniversary.
The pioneering acid house group formed in...
From electro-clash to 80s ballads...
Gorillaz’s 2D has dropped a new mix featuring artists that have been a key influence on him. You can listen to it below.
Titled the...
Available for $1799 following this year’s Moogfest...
Moog has introduced a limited edition synth, dubbed the Subsequent 37 CV, ahead of this year’s Moogfest.
The “Moogfest Edition” is limited to just...
In honor of inventor Bob Moog...
Moogfest, taking place in Durham, North Carolina from 18th through 21st May 2017, will host a stacked artist line-up consisting of Derrick...
Plus the legendary Roy Ayers...
Moovin’ Festival 2017, set to take place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend at Whitebottom Farm in Compstall, will welcome 808 State, Gilles Peterson, Crazy...
Northern Irish duo tackle 808 State’s ‘In Yer Face’...
Bicep have announced they’ve remixed 808 State’s seminal track ‘In Yer Face’ which will be released this September both on vinyl and digitally.
Andy Ferguson...
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DJ Mag speaks to the club night’s key figures and plots the history of what may just be the final bastion of the acid house...
Maintaining the perfect blend of old skool rave and the finest contemporary leftfield sounds, as well as attracting one of dance music’s most passionate crowds, this year sees Bang Face celebrate its 10th anniversary.