DC10 to Close for a Year

There have been more updates this week in the DC10 saga reported on bodytonicmusic.com a few weeks ago. The club was ordered to shut last June for a period of 60 days following repeated offences including over filling the venue and an apparent lax drug policy.

What do the second most powerful men in the world listen to?

The US presidential election long ago turned into the only show in town. When Russia invaded Georgia, it wasn't George Bush's comments that were being played and replayed on CNN but McCain's and Obama's. Both men are very much the same animal. If McCain modified his …

Kanye West to rival Mc Donalds

Hate him or love him, you have to admire Kanye West for his sheer randomness when developing his empire. Not content with a clothing line, a hugely successful rap career and a travel agents! The "College Dropout" star is about to rival Mc Donald's with his own burger chain.

Kid Carpets Failed World Record Attempt

Ed Patrick aka Kid Carpet is a self described "shit-hop" artist from Bristol. Carpet has been known to use children's toys when making his tracks including Fisher Price Guitars and eh the Japanese virtual pet "Tamagotchi"!

The Source Returns

In an era where the internet slowly begins to overtake the magazine world for reader's attention, it seems former bankrupted hip-hop magazine "The Source" is not going down without a fight.

Electric Chair Saved My Life

Bodytonic favourites Luke and Justin aka The Unabomber's are back with a commemorative mix of their now infamous Electric Chair club night.

Rubber Fetishists Unite

We're now less than two weeks away from the Electric Picnic and the forecasters are predicting more of the same weather that's been the trademark of Irish summers for the past five years. Yes, ladies and gentlemen we can expect some rain. Anyone who was there last year …

The Prodigy hit the road

The biggest selling electronic dance act of all time, the Prodigy, are about to go on tour again. Yeah, sure they picked up an award from the metalhead rag Kerrang in 2006 but we know when they go to sleep at night the soundtrack to their dreams is most definitely …

A Brief Introduction to...Siphon

**He is...** Dublin based techno DJ/producer and co-founder of FVF records. Holds a bi-monthly residency at Pogo and is quite good at organising parties! Lives in Meath with his cat Snoopy and likes quiet nights in and walks in the park. (I might have made some of that …

Bestival's Golden Tickets

Rob Da Bank has gone all Willy Wonka and offered 5 lucky people the chance to win a pair of tickets to the completely sold out Bestival this September. The tickets can be found in copies of the new A-Z of Bestival compilation compiled by Rob himself.

Squarepusher Returns

Tom Jenkinson aka Squarepusher is back with his 11th full length release "Souvenir". Like his previous three releases the 33 year old leftfield electronic artist is dropping his album via Warp Records.

Bodytonic TV Meets Spinna

In this instalment of Bodytonic TV, we chat with hip-hop and house Brooklyn native, Dj Spinna.

Spinna first made waves on the underground hip-hop scene with his group the Jigmastas. He went on to work with acts such as Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Pharaohe Monch.

A Brief Introduction to...Vince Watson

**He is...**Glasgow based techno producer/DJ and owner of label and production company Bio Music. Started out playing hip hop and house music at his school disco every weekend before discovering the deeper side of electronic music. Described by Laurent Garnier as "a …

Count and Sinden release Hardcore Girls

The Count and Sinden have certainly caused a bit of a divide on the dance floor. The pair are the quintessential "love em or hate em" group with some people lapping up their unique blend of bassline, b-more and grime while sending others running for the nearest exit.

All change at Radio 1

All change at Radio 1

Loadit Launched

Australia's leading CD and DVD retailer, Sanity Entertainment is waging all out war with Apple's iTunes by launching it's own music subscription service.

A Quick Catch Up With...Kormac

Not one, but two performances from one of the isle's most talented DJs and producers to look forward to at ye olde Electrified Picnic this year. You can catch Kormac and Rosko for a three deck extravaganza from 11-12 in the pm in the Bernard Shaw tent on Friday and …

Lake of Stars 2008

Malawi's Lake of Stars Festival which takes place this October is the unpolished diamond of the very repetitive festival circuit. Taking place on the shore of Africa's third largest lake, Lake Malawi, this unique 3 day event promotes African music and culture and …

A Quick Catch Up With...Richard Fearless

He is founding member of the very excellent Death in Vegas, DJ/producer and now founding member of new band Black Acid, which came into being earlier this year.

A Brief Introduction to...Aaron Jerome

He is a young London based producer whose debut album "Time to Rearrange" has been knotting up the knickers of those in the know this year. A fresh new talent whose collaborations and re-interpretation of all that is jazzy and soulful make for inspiring listening.