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These Photos Are a Time Capsule of 80s Sound System Culture
Photographer Jon Girling documented a Birmingham sound system called Scientists of Sound – a crew he knew intimately and followed around the UK.
The Inside Story of the UK’s ‘Biggest Illegal Party In 20 Years’
Thousands descended on a disused airfield in Cornwall over the Jubilee weekend for a days-long rave. Here's how it went down.
'Babylon': The Film Banned in America for Being Too Honest
Actor Brinsley Forde on the UK classic that gave black London a voice.
Meet DJ Jigüe, Cuba’s Answer to J Dilla
The producer helped bring hip-hop to the island—now he's ready to introduce his electrified Afro-Cuban rhythms to the world.
How Remixing Became the Most Important Art Form in Contemporary Culture
We spoke to producers Kahn and Richard Dorfmeister about the forms enduring relevance.
Schlachthofbronx's New Sound System Will Give You Blurred Vision
The Munich bass duo introduce their custom speakers and event series.
How to Avoid Having a Shit Time at Carnival (A Guide for Carnival Virgins)
Some tips on how to make sure you don't get lost, crushed, ripped off, mugged, arrested or covered in your own piss.
Digital Soundboy Are The Soundest Sound System In The World
This is a family of like-minded, undeniably talented individuals, bound by a massive sound.
The Loudest Sound System In The World Will Kill You If You Hear It
It will melt your face off and boil your organs. Really.
In Brooklyn, Dub-Stuy Takes Sound System Culture Back to its Roots
A homemade speaker stack + dub legends Channel One = a lesson in the real art of DJing
James Murphy's 50,000-Watt Soundsystem Could Make Your Ears Bleed (But It Won't)
Forget the sound of silver. This is the sound of "slow."