Music Is The Answer

Colin Benders On His Raw, Primal Approach to Improvised Techno

I had an inspiring chat with the Dutchman about his powerful live sets

Feb 6 • Marcus Barnes

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Techno Reviews: January 2026

First batch of the year...

Feb 6 • Marcus Barnes

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January 2026

When's The Last Time Someone Made You A Mixtape?

Digital or physical, when did you last receive one?

Jan 30 • Marcus Barnes

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Mixtape: Vol.1 - House & Techno (Late 80s/Early 90s)

Exclusive to paid subscribers

Jan 30 • Marcus Barnes

It's Been 15 Years Since I Started Writing About Music

That's a bloody long time in this game!

Jan 16 • Marcus Barnes

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This Interview Was A Gamechanger

I didn't realise that breaking taboo would have such far-reaching impact

Jan 5 • Marcus Barnes

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An Early Look Into The Pitfalls of the DJ Lifestyle

This piece was originally published by MEOKO in 2012, when there was very little discourse around health and wellbeing - especially in relation to DJing…

Jan 5 • Marcus Barnes

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December 2025

François X on Race, Identity and the Soul of Techno: The Parisian Artist’s Unfiltered Journey

I went deep with Francois...

Dec 5, 2025 • Marcus Barnes

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Techno Round Up

Some of the bits and pieces I've been digging in recent months

Dec 5, 2025 • Marcus Barnes

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November 2025

An Hour With DnB Pioneer DJ Trace

Insights and reflections from one of the architects of Techstep

Nov 14, 2025 • Marcus Barnes

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An Hour With DJ Trace: Still Keeping It Underground (Extended Version)

Delving into the history, outlook and future vision of one of DnB's pioneering figures

Nov 11, 2025 • Marcus Barnes

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Cosmic Pineapple: One of the Last Beacons for Ibiza's True Spirit

I spoke to Kim Booth - the inspiring figure behind the powerful Ibiza-based event

Nov 7, 2025 • Marcus Barnes

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