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Porter Robinson: EDM is his first language
It’s 5:00pm on a Friday night and instead of enjoying a post-work beer to celebrate the end of another week I’m logging into Skype to chat to a youngster who has exploded onto the EDM scene over the last 12 months.
By Chris Mckay | Arts, Music | Thursday, 18 October 2012 at 5:14 pm
Why the Roundhouse is more than just a rock venue
Youth ambassador, radio presenter and stand-up poet Jack Rooke explores the benefits of an alternative skills-based education at one of London’s premiere performing arts venues – The Roundhouse.
By Jack Rooke | Arts, Music | Tuesday, 9 October 2012 at 10:32 am
Give Nick Grimshaw a go
As Radio 1 premieres its rejigged morning line-up, Callum Jones sympathises with the challenges of broadcasting at breakfast.
By Callum Jones | Arts, Music | Sunday, 23 September 2012 at 4:00 am
Radio 1 DJ Danny Howard: I would definitely do a gig with Paris Hilton – just out of curiosity!
From Blackpool DJ to Radio 1 superstar, Danny Howard’s journey has seen him go from debt ridden student to global superstar in a matter of 14 months. Travelling the world, he plays the music he loves in some of the biggest clubs and with some of the biggest names. I caught up with the man who brings a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘life can change in an instance’.
By Chris Mckay | Arts, Film | Tuesday, 18 September 2012 at 3:18 pm
Mistajam: I was always fascinated by the DJ, his equipment and what he was doing
Urban guru and mainstay Radio 1 DJ, Mistajam, has been pushing the artful sounds of dubstep and the like to a mainstream audience for some years now. Here, he talks about his collaboration with Snoop Dogg, the possibility of a US grime breakthrough and his personal imprint, Speakerbox.
By Errol Anderson | Arts, Music | Tuesday, 7 August 2012 at 4:00 am
Pete Tong: It’s about looking to the next generation and finding DJs who can bring their sound
For many Pete Tong is an idol. Instantly recognisable. Whether you’re seven, forty seven or seventy seven – if you’ve dabbled in the sounds of electronic dance music you’re guaranteed to have heard his name.
By Chris Mckay | Arts, Music | Wednesday, 1 August 2012 at 9:11 am
Jaymo and Andy George: We just want to keep raising the bar
Jaymo and Andy George are a twosome who have made pretty impressive progress with their musical careers over the last few years.
By Marcus Barnes | Arts, Music | Thursday, 26 July 2012 at 5:00 am
Chris Moyles and Radio 1: Youth brands must stay abreast of age laws
Whether Chris Moyles’ departure from Radio 1 was influenced by age discrimination, in light of the BBC’s desire to attract a younger demographic to this station, is unclear. However, it does beg the question whether youth brands should be allowed to call the shots when deciding whether an employee’s age is no longer appropriate to their job.
By Paula Whelan | Arts, Notebook | Tuesday, 24 July 2012 at 1:31 pm
Nick Grimshaw, Chris Moyles, Radio 2, #fpsummit, Worcester
A look at the trending topics on social networking sites and search engines today, to see what we’re interested in, and why.
By Ellen E Jones | Notebook | Wednesday, 11 July 2012 at 11:02 am
Confused by the Cultural Olympiad? Here’s why you should take notice
What does it even mean? Much of the press coverage of the arty side of the 2012 Olympics – culminating at the moment with the London 2012 Festival – has involved head-scratching about what the hell it actually is.
By Tim Woodall | Arts, Music, Notebook, Olympics | Wednesday, 27 June 2012 at 3:00 am
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