Ben Jolley
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Kelly Lee Owens – ‘LP. 8’ review: techno don conveys a powerful, urgent message
The Welsh artist builds layers of ambient sound to craft a record that makes a lot of noise
Five things we learned from our In Conversation video chat with ericdoa
ericdoa on his new single ‘lifeline’, being inspired by video games & soundtracking Euphoria
Joy Anonymous: pop-up rave duo spreading the gospel of connection
Their guerilla gigs in the capital brought relief to NHS workers last summer – now a Fred again.. support slot and Glastonbury appearance will help the good word travel further
Surya Sen: hip-house groovers leading a new wave of British-Asian talent
London producer, rapper and DJ Surya Sen talks embracing his Bengali heritage, and achieving better representation in dance music
Yunè Pinku: bedroom producer carving out time to chill in the rave
The Malaysian-Irish producer and songwriter explains how she traded her early love of Billy Joel and Madonna for the wide world of electronic music to become one of the genre's most exciting new prospects
Nia Archives – ‘Forbidden Feelingz’ EP: jungle anthems certify producer’s rapid rise
A week on from picking up Best Producer at the BandLab NME Awards 2022, the producer and DJ takes control of their destiny
Nia Archives: jungle scene leader for a new generation of ravers
The NME Awards nominee talks shutting down misogynistic doubters and improving female representation in dance music
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) 2022 review: rising stars shine at virtual new music showcase
With a brilliantly curated line-up, the Dutch festival transitions to a virtual offering for the second year running
John Newman talks mental health and his dance rebirth on ‘Waiting For A Lifetime’
"When the opportunity to run and hide was taken away, I realised I was actually miserable"
Burial – ‘ANTIDAWN’ EP review: enigma returns with videogame-style ambient immersion
The lesser-spotted artist builds knife-edge tension
ArrDee: “cheeky chappy” rapper transforming TikTok success into chart-climbing hits
The Brighton-born artist has risen fast by matching his larger-than-life personality with a rapid-fire flow and tightly packed bars
Piri and Tommy Villiers: ambition and reinvention from vibrant drum ’n’ bass duo
After finding their audience on TikTok, the two 22-year-olds are reimagining classic UK club genres for a new, passionate generation of ravers