Sheffield

Here is Token Records‘ 5th anniversary release, an EP full of Sheffield-bass and glassy soundscapes made by acclaimed Singaporean beat-master Xhin (pronounced as “sheen”). Some month ago, during his album launch party at Berghain, he drove us all crazy with a massive set. Now, just some months later the maniac is ready to drop his – more

Hiem the Sheffield based electronic pop duo are getting ready to drop their second album – Escape From Division Street. Fronted by Bozzwell and Nicco Eastwood the band have been something of a cult favourite over the last few years. When they released their debut single ‘She’s the One’ in 2004 on Crosstown Rebels they – more

David Boswell aka Bozzwell has just released his debut solo album on Cologne’s Firm Records. Casting his net in deep and emotive waters, Boswell’s particular niche of house and techno is subtle and sexy in equal measure. However he is no stranger to the music business. having been part of chart topping dance act The – more

Minds Locked Together is a documentary film about the electronic music scene is Sheffield, commissioned by Mary Anne Hobbs to be played during her recent set at the Sonar Music Festival. Filmed and directed by photographer Shaun Bloodworth the film is accompanied by music from Grievous Angel. According to it’s creator “The film really is – more

Concepts albums are making a comeback. Techno group The Black Dog have announced details of a new album and multimedia art project titled Music for Real Airports. Created as a contemporary response to ambient maestro Brian Eno’s Music for Airports, members of The Black Dog felt it was necessary to revisit the concept in order – more

Anyone looking to travel back in time this year won’t have to. Eighties pop legends Human League are returning to the studio, to create a new album for British label Wall of Sound. The Sheffield trio made up of Phil Oakey, Ann Sulley and Joanne Catherall will be returning to the studio for the first – more

Dust Science are making a questionable business decision, celebrating their re-launch by giving the digital files of their new EP away for free. In the North EP features a slice of classic sheffield bleep from UK techno stalwarts The Black Dog as well as new cuts from Grievous Angel and The Bass Soldier, with the – more

If a recent five-part feature by VBS.tv passed you by, and the word donk means little to you apart from a comedic noise made when you hit your head, then here is a refresher course. Donk is an extremely popular form of high-speed dance music enjoyed by youngsters in towns like Bolton and Sheffield. Like – more