April Clare Welsh

Lisbon

freelance culture writer plus Bué Fixe! A monthly @clydebuiltradio show exploring music from Portuguese-speaking countries with @wrongisland she/her

Articles

Anysia Kym & Loraine James, “Clandestine”

1 week ago | daily.bandcamp.com | April Clare Welsh

ALBUM OF THE DAY Anysia Kym & Loraine James, “Clandestine” By April Clare Welsh · May 05, 2025 Anysia Kym New York, New York follow &check; following unfollow ... Clandestine Anysia Kym . / pre-order buy pre-order buy you own this wishlist in wishlist go to album go to track go to album go to track .
New documentary explores ‘90s rave culture in Portugal

1 week ago | djmag.com | April Clare Welsh

A new documentary digging into Portugal’s less-documented rave and dance music history is set to be released. Paraíso, which will premiere at Lisbon’s independent film festival IndieLisboa this Sunday (4th May), features “first-hand testimonies” from 38 contributors, many considered pioneers of Portuguese dance music. Among the contributors are long-running Lux Frágil resident Yen Sung and ‘Touch Me’ hit-maker Rua da Silva.
Paul van Dyk releases new album, ‘This World Is Ours’: Listen

2 weeks ago | djmag.com | April Clare Welsh

Paul van Dyk has released his first new album in five years. Out now via van Dyk's own VANDIT Records imprint, ‘This World Is Ours’ explores themes of "AI, technology, and the future of humanity". It invites listeners to "reflect on humanity's place in an increasingly automated world". The LP's focus track, 'Beautiful,' is described as "a cinematic, emotionally charged anthem built for peak-time moments" and features Swedish singer Julia Westlin.
DJs and electronic musicians sign open letter urging Field Day to distance itself from KKR

2 weeks ago | djmag.com | April Clare Welsh

Numerous figures from the UK electronic music industry have signed an open letter urging London festival Field Day to distance itself from global investment firm KKR, the parent company of its owner Superstruct Entertainment. Massive Attack’s Robert Del Naja, Brian Eno, I. JORDAN, Midland, Jyoty, Pangaea, Rrose, Debonair, and Ben UFO are among the more than 50 signatories of the letter.
Outkast inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

2 weeks ago | djmag.com | April Clare Welsh

Outkast have been inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The legendary hip-hop duo were announced as first-time nominees back in February. Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, and the White Stripes were also among this year's inductees, while Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon have been recognised in the Musical Influence category.
Spotify reports paid subscriber increase to 268 million as total revenue hits €4.1 billion

2 weeks ago | djmag.com | April Clare Welsh

Spotify's paid subscriber count has reportedly risen to 268 million, with its total revenue hitting the €4.1 billion mark in the first quarter of 2025. Findings from the streaming giant's Q1 2025 financial results, as reported by both Billboard and Music Business Worldwide, show a 12% rise in its Premium subscriber base. The company reportedly said this marked the highest Q1 subscriber increase since 2020. It had previously forecast a count of 265 million subscribers by the end of Q1.
New film set in Berlin’s techno scene, Rave On, gets trailer: Watch

2 weeks ago | djmag.com | April Clare Welsh

The trailer has been released for a new drama film set within Berlin’s techno scene. Written and directed by Nikias Chryssos and Viktor Jakovleski, Rave On is filmed at real locations in the city and stars actor Aaron Altaras as a hopeful producer on a "rave odyssey", as Variety reports.
Various (Wisdom Teeth) - Pattern Gardening · Album Review ⟋ RA

3 weeks ago | ra.co | April Clare Welsh

The UK label turns in a delightful marathon of wonky microhouse and tech house that reframes the once-stigmatised genres into fresh-faced experiments. Wisdom Teeth emerged during a fertile period in the 2010s when a bunch of UK labels set to work breathing new life into underground club music. Since 2014, the London-based imprint run by childhood friends Facta and K-LONE has established itself as an innovative outlet.
HHY & The Kampala Unit, “Turbo Meltdown”

4 weeks ago | daily.bandcamp.com | April Clare Welsh

ALBUM OF THE DAY HHY & The Kampala Unit, “Turbo Meltdown” By April Clare Welsh · April 17, 2025 Turbo Meltdown Nyege Nyege Tapes . . 00:10 / 00:58 On their new album Turbo Meltdown, HHY & The Kampala Unit harness the twitchiness of gqom and the synapse-frying energy of ‘90s rave to carve out a space where all hell has broken loose.
HiTech share new single and video, 'Take Yo Panties Off (Ft. George Riley)': Watch

4 weeks ago | djmag.com | April Clare Welsh

HiTech have dropped a new single. 'Take Yo Panties Off' features vocals from UK artist George Riley – who also features on SHERELLE's latest single – and is accompanied by an infomercial-style video directed by the group's trusted collaborator IGoByCy. Check it out below. The Detroit ghettotech trio comprising King Milo, Milf Melly and 47Chops have been teasing their forthcoming 'HONEYPAQQ VOL. 1' mixtape at a string of recent shows, including a performance at Coachella last Friday (11th April).