The last decade has yielded some extraordinary innovations in dance and DJ culture. Below, we count down some of the most significant technological tools to have emerged in this time, and ask, are they good, bad, or a bit of both?

Words: HAROLD HEATH

Composer, vocalist and tape manipulator Ian William Craig delivers a spellbinding mix of melancholic, melodic and minimal atmospheres with sprawling strings and songs – one for “drinking tea and going for walks”. We catch up with him to discuss his new release, ‘Thresholder’, printmaking, cassettes and noise...

Giorgia Angiuli is one of the most distinctive performers in electronic music, coupling quirky toys and powerful synths with her own voice and dynamic performance. We spoke to her about how the show evolved, the realities behind performing live in the club, and the Es Vedra performance...

DJ, label founder and booking agent Laura BCR steps up with a lush vinyl-only mix of deep, rolling techno as part of our Fresh Kicks series...

A longstanding DJ, curator and booking agent, Lerato Khati AKA Lakuti has been an essential figure of the global underground for over two decades now. We catch up with the revered selector to discuss the past, present and future as she serves up a thrilling 98 minute mix of house, disco, soul and percussive groove...

One of Detroit's most ambitious selectors, DJ Holographic has had the biggest year of her musical career in 2018. As it draws to a close, we catch up with her to reflect on its highlights and to look to the future. She also delivers a pristine hour of soulful and energised house as part of our Fresh Kicks series...