sound system
These Photos Are a Time Capsule of 80s Sound System Culture
Photographer Jon Girling documented a Birmingham sound system called Scientists of Sound – a crew he knew intimately and followed around the UK.
Why There Was Anti-Boiler Room Graffiti at Carnival
The livestream giant's increased involvement in the event has come under intense criticism.
'Hamilton' Is Revolutionizing the Art and Science of Broadway Sound Design
The sound designer for the celebrated Broadway musical sits down with Motherboard for a wide-ranging interview.
The Inside Story of the Best Jungle Labels You've Probably Never Heard Of
In conversation with Mark X and Noise Factory's James Stephens.
Retracing the Roots of British Sound System Culture
We spoke to reggae historian John Masouri ahead of a new photo exhibition looking back on ska, dub, calypso, and dancehall sound systems in the UK.
Thirty Years of Notting Hill Carnival in Photos
While everyone else was busy drinking rum out of the bottle and looking for a place to take a leak, photographers Norman Craig and Giles Moberly were diligently documenting the party on camera.
From Shambhala to EDC, PK Sound is On A Never-Ending Festival Circuit
How the Alberta-based company continues to thrive in North American electronic music culture.
A Pair of British Ravers Are Squatting in a Forest Until the Police Give Them Their Stuff Back
"To be honest, mate, we've made the best of a bad situation. We're from villages anyway—we do this for fun."
The Raving Crew Who Were Named 'The Most Dangerous People in the UK'
Nottingham's DiY collective had a vision for a new society.
A Petition to Legalise Free Parties in the UK Has Almost Hit Its Target
I spoke to the teen who's trying to overturn the anti-rave act.