Label of the month: WireblockBe it techno, electro, dubstep, house or UK funky, Glasgow's Wireblock have got it all after just three years in the game. RA's Richard Carnes tracked down the trio behind the label's diverse and consistent output to discover more.
Words / Richard CarnesMark E: Slowly, surelyMark E has made a name for himself over the past few years by slowing things down. In advance of his gig at the Garden Festival next weekend, we talked to the DJ/producer about his slow and sure rise to the top of the disco/house heap.
Words / Dave Stentonbvdub: Strength in solitudeBrock van Wey's deeply emotional ambient music has been making waves since he first started releasing tracks a few years ago. RA's Chris Mann tracks down the reclusive producer to talk about China, Krav Maga and why he's anything but dub.
Words / Chris MannLuke Slater: Back from the brinkRA's Lee Smith meets Planetary Assault Systems' Luke Slater to talk about the dangers of flirting with the mainstream, his lack of nostalgia for the '90s and the real reason it took him so long to return to techno's main stage...
Words / Lee SmithMachine Love: Donnacha CostelloRA looks into the studio of Irish techno artist Donnacha Costello to see what hardware he's using—and how he's using it.
Words / Mark StraussUnder the gun: Marcus WorgullRA talks to Innervisions' secret weapon to find out what's been rocking his box for the past few months.
Words / Chris ThomariosTop 10 July 2009 FestivalsRA picks the July festival highlights from across the globe.
Words / RAMutek 2009 in reviewRA looks back at the tenth edition of the Mutek Festival.
Words / RAMovement 2009 in reviewRA looks back at the weekend that was in Detroit.
Words / RAIbiza 2009 previewNot sure where to go now that DC-10 is officially closed for the summer? We've got you covered. RA's Grego O'Halloran provides your essential guide to the 2009 party calendar in Ibiza.
Words / Grego O'Halloran