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Listen I’m still reeling but I’ve done an info dump to try and make sense of everything that Cardiff and Bristol showed me so go and find it and tell me what you think pls and thanks again to @_r.e.b___ @kaptinbarrett J-Ro @nathanwormmusic @club_stoic @insiemefestival @tudor.acid @basementbeer @paradisegardencdf @thegrangepub @cliffjones @bristol_bimmuni and all the DJs and chat participants my GOD it was good.

Our first cover star for our Spring/Summer 2026 issue is none other than the iconoclastic Prince.

Marking 10 years since he struck his last purple-laden chord, we are going all in on the flamboyant musical genius.

Across four (Four! Count ‘em!) features and 24 pages we examine Prince’s colourful and unique legacy through the lens of electronic dance music. Featuring contributions from the likes of Kevin Saunderson, Jamie Principle, Mark Moore, Hifi Sean, Alexis Taylor and more, we assess the debt that artists across every genre from techno and house to hip hop and drum’n’bass owe to the man from Minneapolis.

Kate Hutchinson speaks to those who fell under Prince’s spell early on; Joe Muggs celebrates his Imperial Phase; Simon Price picks 30 gems from his later years and Balearic Mike heads right to the heart of the dancefloor with a selection of choice of edits and remixes.

This party might not be meant to last, but let’s go crazy while it does…

Pre-order our Spring/Summer ‘26 issue now via the link in our bio.

Shipping worldwide March 27th 🌍

Our first cover star for our Spring/Summer 2026 issue is none other than the iconoclastic Prince.

Marking 10 years since he struck his last purple-laden chord, we are going all in on the flamboyant musical genius.

Across four (Four! Count ‘em!) features and 24 pages we examine Prince’s colourful and unique legacy through the lens of electronic dance music. Featuring contributions from the likes of Kevin Saunderson, Jamie Principle, Mark Moore, Hifi Sean, Alexis Taylor and more, we assess the debt that artists across every genre from techno and house to hip hop and drum’n’bass owe to the man from Minneapolis.

Kate Hutchinson speaks to those who fell under Prince’s spell early on; Joe Muggs celebrates his Imperial Phase; Simon Price picks 30 gems from his later years and Balearic Mike heads right to the heart of the dancefloor with a selection of choice of edits and remixes.

This party might not be meant to last, but let’s go crazy while it does…

Pre-order our Spring/Summer ‘26 issue now via the link in our bio.

Shipping worldwide March 27th 🌍

The wonderful magical author David Keenan @reversediorama photographed on a rare day of sunshine in North London. David’s latest book Boyhood is going to be published by @whiterabbitbks @leebrackstone10 on the 9th April this year. Many thanks to David and @joannagrochowicz for your time and kindness. The interview with David and Joe Muggs @joemuggs on BassMidsTops will be up soon #davidkeenan #whiterabbitbooks #thisismemorialdevice #volcannictongue

ALRIGHT SO LISTEN 

- I’m not going to keep wanging on about life stuff getting in the way of work things, you can just take that as read, OK? But I have not forgotten the incredible #LittleRoomsInitiative long weekend in Cardiff and Bristol, nor the contributions of all the amazing people involved.

I’ve finally started getting to the wealth of recordings, pics etc from the weekend - and when @club_stoic sent these beautiful shots by @elliothingston through it really sent it all flooding back. They totally capture the informality but also the intensity of the final stop of the weekend - our symposium on “HOW DO WE TALK ABOUT THIS THING OF OURS?” at @hotwaxbristolrecordshop with @lizzy_proverb @dj_krust @flynn_ites @club_stoic himself and our host @nathanwormmusic, who you can all see exuding ideas, passion and personality in these pics. Also beaming out of the frame is Reb of @future_arts_collective_cymru who was the dynamo at the heart of the whole four days’ enterprise and kept every event energised, and I can see @sam_atki2 deep in conversation there and man like @circuitgrooves somewhere in the crowd… did I miss anyone? TAG URSELF!

If you want a potted reminder of the weekend’s doings, search “the 100,000 person problem” and you shall find - but much more to come toot de sweet. #watchthisspace #littlerooms

ALRIGHT SO LISTEN 

- I’m not going to keep wanging on about life stuff getting in the way of work things, you can just take that as read, OK? But I have not forgotten the incredible #LittleRoomsInitiative long weekend in Cardiff and Bristol, nor the contributions of all the amazing people involved.

I’ve finally started getting to the wealth of recordings, pics etc from the weekend - and when @club_stoic sent these beautiful shots by @elliothingston through it really sent it all flooding back. They totally capture the informality but also the intensity of the final stop of the weekend - our symposium on “HOW DO WE TALK ABOUT THIS THING OF OURS?” at @hotwaxbristolrecordshop with @lizzy_proverb @dj_krust @flynn_ites @club_stoic himself and our host @nathanwormmusic, who you can all see exuding ideas, passion and personality in these pics. Also beaming out of the frame is Reb of @future_arts_collective_cymru who was the dynamo at the heart of the whole four days’ enterprise and kept every event energised, and I can see @sam_atki2 deep in conversation there and man like @circuitgrooves somewhere in the crowd… did I miss anyone? TAG URSELF!

If you want a potted reminder of the weekend’s doings, search “the 100,000 person problem” and you shall find - but much more to come toot de sweet. #watchthisspace #littlerooms

ALRIGHT SO LISTEN 

- I’m not going to keep wanging on about life stuff getting in the way of work things, you can just take that as read, OK? But I have not forgotten the incredible #LittleRoomsInitiative long weekend in Cardiff and Bristol, nor the contributions of all the amazing people involved.

I’ve finally started getting to the wealth of recordings, pics etc from the weekend - and when @club_stoic sent these beautiful shots by @elliothingston through it really sent it all flooding back. They totally capture the informality but also the intensity of the final stop of the weekend - our symposium on “HOW DO WE TALK ABOUT THIS THING OF OURS?” at @hotwaxbristolrecordshop with @lizzy_proverb @dj_krust @flynn_ites @club_stoic himself and our host @nathanwormmusic, who you can all see exuding ideas, passion and personality in these pics. Also beaming out of the frame is Reb of @future_arts_collective_cymru who was the dynamo at the heart of the whole four days’ enterprise and kept every event energised, and I can see @sam_atki2 deep in conversation there and man like @circuitgrooves somewhere in the crowd… did I miss anyone? TAG URSELF!

If you want a potted reminder of the weekend’s doings, search “the 100,000 person problem” and you shall find - but much more to come toot de sweet. #watchthisspace #littlerooms

ALRIGHT SO LISTEN 

- I’m not going to keep wanging on about life stuff getting in the way of work things, you can just take that as read, OK? But I have not forgotten the incredible #LittleRoomsInitiative long weekend in Cardiff and Bristol, nor the contributions of all the amazing people involved.

I’ve finally started getting to the wealth of recordings, pics etc from the weekend - and when @club_stoic sent these beautiful shots by @elliothingston through it really sent it all flooding back. They totally capture the informality but also the intensity of the final stop of the weekend - our symposium on “HOW DO WE TALK ABOUT THIS THING OF OURS?” at @hotwaxbristolrecordshop with @lizzy_proverb @dj_krust @flynn_ites @club_stoic himself and our host @nathanwormmusic, who you can all see exuding ideas, passion and personality in these pics. Also beaming out of the frame is Reb of @future_arts_collective_cymru who was the dynamo at the heart of the whole four days’ enterprise and kept every event energised, and I can see @sam_atki2 deep in conversation there and man like @circuitgrooves somewhere in the crowd… did I miss anyone? TAG URSELF!

If you want a potted reminder of the weekend’s doings, search “the 100,000 person problem” and you shall find - but much more to come toot de sweet. #watchthisspace #littlerooms

ALRIGHT SO LISTEN 

- I’m not going to keep wanging on about life stuff getting in the way of work things, you can just take that as read, OK? But I have not forgotten the incredible #LittleRoomsInitiative long weekend in Cardiff and Bristol, nor the contributions of all the amazing people involved.

I’ve finally started getting to the wealth of recordings, pics etc from the weekend - and when @club_stoic sent these beautiful shots by @elliothingston through it really sent it all flooding back. They totally capture the informality but also the intensity of the final stop of the weekend - our symposium on “HOW DO WE TALK ABOUT THIS THING OF OURS?” at @hotwaxbristolrecordshop with @lizzy_proverb @dj_krust @flynn_ites @club_stoic himself and our host @nathanwormmusic, who you can all see exuding ideas, passion and personality in these pics. Also beaming out of the frame is Reb of @future_arts_collective_cymru who was the dynamo at the heart of the whole four days’ enterprise and kept every event energised, and I can see @sam_atki2 deep in conversation there and man like @circuitgrooves somewhere in the crowd… did I miss anyone? TAG URSELF!

If you want a potted reminder of the weekend’s doings, search “the 100,000 person problem” and you shall find - but much more to come toot de sweet. #watchthisspace #littlerooms

ALRIGHT SO LISTEN 

- I’m not going to keep wanging on about life stuff getting in the way of work things, you can just take that as read, OK? But I have not forgotten the incredible #LittleRoomsInitiative long weekend in Cardiff and Bristol, nor the contributions of all the amazing people involved.

I’ve finally started getting to the wealth of recordings, pics etc from the weekend - and when @club_stoic sent these beautiful shots by @elliothingston through it really sent it all flooding back. They totally capture the informality but also the intensity of the final stop of the weekend - our symposium on “HOW DO WE TALK ABOUT THIS THING OF OURS?” at @hotwaxbristolrecordshop with @lizzy_proverb @dj_krust @flynn_ites @club_stoic himself and our host @nathanwormmusic, who you can all see exuding ideas, passion and personality in these pics. Also beaming out of the frame is Reb of @future_arts_collective_cymru who was the dynamo at the heart of the whole four days’ enterprise and kept every event energised, and I can see @sam_atki2 deep in conversation there and man like @circuitgrooves somewhere in the crowd… did I miss anyone? TAG URSELF!

If you want a potted reminder of the weekend’s doings, search “the 100,000 person problem” and you shall find - but much more to come toot de sweet. #watchthisspace #littlerooms

ALRIGHT SO LISTEN 

- I’m not going to keep wanging on about life stuff getting in the way of work things, you can just take that as read, OK? But I have not forgotten the incredible #LittleRoomsInitiative long weekend in Cardiff and Bristol, nor the contributions of all the amazing people involved.

I’ve finally started getting to the wealth of recordings, pics etc from the weekend - and when @club_stoic sent these beautiful shots by @elliothingston through it really sent it all flooding back. They totally capture the informality but also the intensity of the final stop of the weekend - our symposium on “HOW DO WE TALK ABOUT THIS THING OF OURS?” at @hotwaxbristolrecordshop with @lizzy_proverb @dj_krust @flynn_ites @club_stoic himself and our host @nathanwormmusic, who you can all see exuding ideas, passion and personality in these pics. Also beaming out of the frame is Reb of @future_arts_collective_cymru who was the dynamo at the heart of the whole four days’ enterprise and kept every event energised, and I can see @sam_atki2 deep in conversation there and man like @circuitgrooves somewhere in the crowd… did I miss anyone? TAG URSELF!

If you want a potted reminder of the weekend’s doings, search “the 100,000 person problem” and you shall find - but much more to come toot de sweet. #watchthisspace #littlerooms

ALRIGHT SO LISTEN 

- I’m not going to keep wanging on about life stuff getting in the way of work things, you can just take that as read, OK? But I have not forgotten the incredible #LittleRoomsInitiative long weekend in Cardiff and Bristol, nor the contributions of all the amazing people involved.

I’ve finally started getting to the wealth of recordings, pics etc from the weekend - and when @club_stoic sent these beautiful shots by @elliothingston through it really sent it all flooding back. They totally capture the informality but also the intensity of the final stop of the weekend - our symposium on “HOW DO WE TALK ABOUT THIS THING OF OURS?” at @hotwaxbristolrecordshop with @lizzy_proverb @dj_krust @flynn_ites @club_stoic himself and our host @nathanwormmusic, who you can all see exuding ideas, passion and personality in these pics. Also beaming out of the frame is Reb of @future_arts_collective_cymru who was the dynamo at the heart of the whole four days’ enterprise and kept every event energised, and I can see @sam_atki2 deep in conversation there and man like @circuitgrooves somewhere in the crowd… did I miss anyone? TAG URSELF!

If you want a potted reminder of the weekend’s doings, search “the 100,000 person problem” and you shall find - but much more to come toot de sweet. #watchthisspace #littlerooms

It’s the weeeeeeekend! Sorry life stuff has been in the way big time but pls check my best electronic roundup on Bandcamp, the amazing @handsonfam and @reversediorama and @shyclart interviews on#bassmidstopsandtherest, all my album reviews on @theartsdesk and my six hour sad bangers pubstep spectacular on Mixcloud, and watch this space for more Keenan, VERY exciting arts desk developments and, ohhhh, news on a new book on a topic that it will BLOW YOUR MIND has never had a book dedicated to it before 👀👀👀👀

I would say a... meditative? week - albeit with groovy tendencies.

In Another by Masahiro Takahashi
Letters From The Atlantic by Butcher Brown
ETERNAL ALMOST by Misha Panfilov
James Brown’s Funky People by Various Artists
Little Sparks by Jessie Reid
The Distance Between Heart and Mouth by Elaine Howley
Seven Psalms by Paul Simon
Sea Biscuit by Spacetime Continuum
Gira by momo.
Satie: Gymnopédies & Gnossiennes by Jacques Loussier Trio
Antiphon by Alfa Mist
Bones Become The Trees by Niecy Blues
Begin Again by Norah Jones
melencolia vale by one-four
Uneven Paths: Deviant Pop From Europe (1980-1991) by Various Artists
We Travel Fast by Chungking
cLOUDDEAD (2024 Remastered) by cLOUDDEAD
Rising by Jasmine Myra
João Vaz: Historic Organ, 1765, São Vicente de Fora, Lisbon by João Vaz
The Channel by Monzanto Sound
Addiction by Tara Mills
Fidelity by Yaya Bey
TEMESGEN by Zena
Composure by David Datunashvili
New Seasons - Glass, Pärt, Kancheli, Umebayashi by Gidon Kremer

The wonderful magical author David Keenan @reversediorama photographed in Islington North London. David’s latest book Boyhood ispublished by @whiterabbitbks @leebrackstone10Many thanks to David and @joannagrochowicz for your time and kindness. The second part of the interview with David and Joe Muggs @joemuggs on BassMidsTops will be up soon #davidkeenan #whiterabbitbooks #thisismemorialdevice #boyhood #bassmidstops

MAY THE SEVENTH BE WITH YOU

Or if that previous colour scheme was a bit too, "y'know", for your centre-right elders...

OK?

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

I personally vouch for every one of these records. Watch me VOUCH. Over on @bandcamp Daily, Best Electronic April 2026 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻

@sully.e64 @lovefoxy @hotlord.records @bunkr303 @hagan_uk @scissorandthread @valentinomora_ @hypnusrecords @___pet___ @tenyearslost @dj_distance @radioactiveman_uk @ruzzant @wraz_dubs @deepdarkand_dangerous I VOUCH FOR YOU 🫶🏻

A funny old week

Fusion Moves by Kaidi Tatham
Solo by Wojtek Mazolewski
TEMESGEN by Zena
Delight by Arushi Jain
The Most Wanted by JAZZWRLD
Desire by TLF Trio
Beautiful People by Wojtek Mazolewski Quintet
Mamma by Zee Nxumalo
Isaka (6am) by Ciza
Younge by Adrian Younge
Great Doubt by Astrid Sonne
Sound of Music by Bassfreak
Izenzo by Bassie
Almost Waking & El Inicio es Cuestión de Suerte by Bill Orcutt
Meditations by Carl Craig
Deep Harbour by Commodo
Composure by David Datunashvili
The Distance Between Heart and Mouth by Elaine Howley
Meadowland Remixed by Floral Image
I’ll Be Waving As You Drive Away by Hayden Pedigo
Friend Remixes by James K
Tholukuthi (Clap Song) [feat. MaWhoo] by JAZZWRLD
Once Was Ours Forever by Jonny Nash
Goddess Deluxe (Broken Boogie Versions) [Remix] by Kavita
RAVE:N, The Remixes by Kelela