Irish

Clubs have only been open a matter of weeks following the end of the first lockdown

Dublin’s Sputnik One blends bubbling techno, buoyant bass and depth-charge dancehall in his exhilarating Fresh Kicks mix, and chats to Eoin Murray about balancing groove with emotion, his recent Wisdom Teeth EP, and the influence of Fela Kuti on his music

Northern Ireland's Optmst will release a new track via a compilation on Berlin-based Wex Records' sub-label Day By Day next week. Hear the urgent percussion and layered textures on 'Lately' now

Just four weeks after fully reopening

A programme of high-profile events is now promised, alongside investment to improve and expand existing infrastructure

The remixes are to celebrate the classic track’s 30th anniversary

DJ and producer Marion Hawkes is behind the shop, which specialises in "sounds that fuel club culture" and more

It marks the first time they've been able to fully open since March 2020

Dublin’s Apartment Records celebrates 10 years with an international 12-track compilation. Hear Irish cult techno producer Americhord’s return cut, ‘First Light’, now

The Night Time Industries Association also revealed the value of the UK’s night-time cultural economy