Music Is The Answer

Mixtape 004: Mid-90s Drum'N'Bass

An ode to one of the DJs who inspired my love of music

Jun 5 • Marcus Barnes

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May 2026

Underreported History: Four DJs Tell The Story of Legendary Tenerife Club Bobby's

The first in a semi-regular series of pieces looking into dance music's lesser known past

May 22 • Marcus Barnes

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I Miss The West End Party Scene

The early 2000s in Central London were a special time

May 1 • Marcus Barnes

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Mixtape 003: West End Nostalgia

RnB and rap from a golden time in my life

May 1 • Marcus Barnes

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Techno Reviews + Mix: March 2026

Some serious tuneage in this batch

May 1 • Marcus Barnes

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April 2026

Mixtape 002: Records I've Been Gifted

A selection of vinyl that people have given to me

Apr 1 • Marcus Barnes

March 2026

Invite your friends to read Music Is The Answer

Thank you for reading Music Is The Answer — your support allows me to keep doing this work.

Mar 29 • Marcus Barnes

An Extended Chat With Classy Parisian Gent, D'Julz

Our interview touches on his new LP, utilising Feng Shui for his studio set up, and how less can be more when it comes to gigs...

Mar 27 • Marcus Barnes

Episode 2: D'Julz

A DJ and producer, who I've admired for a long time, joins me for the second episode of my podcast

Mar 27 • Marcus Barnes

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56:25

Techno Reviews + Mix: February 2026

Bit late with this one, but here's my Feb selection...

Mar 27 • Marcus Barnes

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February 2026

Mark Williams: The Black British Techno Pioneer on His Welcome Return

I spoke to Mark about coming back to techno after disappearing for more than a decade

Feb 27 • Marcus Barnes

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Episode 1: Mark Williams

The Black British techno pioneer on his return after 14 years

Feb 27 • Marcus Barnes

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