Guardian Music — DJ Harvey, ManchesterWith growing interest in computer software and music-related hardware, the skillset of contemporary DJs is vastly different to that of their predecessors. But for all the assistance DJs now have in their potentially glamourous, g... more info

Guardian Music — For all those ravers out there, here are the best summer dance gatheringsThe Beat-HerderWhen 29 June-1 JulyWhere Ribble Valley, LancashireWhat Atmospheric annual event in lush woodlandWho Orbital, Death In Vegas, Lee "Scratch" Perry, GoldieHow much W... more info

Guardian Music — Naïve Melody, ManchesterIts previous home Charlie's was – to put it plainly – tiny, but you couldn't blame the hundreds who used to cram in Naïve Melody to hear their highly considered house and disco soundtrack. At times the tunes were s... more info

XLR8R — On Saturday, March 12, Apple Pips boss and UK bass wrangler Appleblim will help take over Room One at London's illustrious Fabric club with the likes of Shackleton, Ricardo Villalobos, and Craig Richards. To further excite everyone planning to a... more info

XLR8R — [KONTROL], San Francisco's premiere techno party, is celebrating five years of bringing the Bay Area's real party people together with a special installment featuring London's Craig Richards and Zurich's Die Galoppierende Zuversic... more info