Music festivals guide 2012: soundsystems

A new generation of soundsystems are bringing a carnival vibe to this summer's festivalsThis summer, a slew of new soundsystems are aiming to bring a bit of carnival spirit to the countryside. They may not boast the customised speaker stacks of the original Jamaican set-ups, but they're adapting the essence of soundsystem culture to decidedly British surroundings."Electronic music is so popular at the moment, but it's not easy to do strictly live," says Sheffield producer Toddla T, who's playing...

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