German DJ Thomas Brückner, also known globally as Tomcraft has died.
The producer who gave us dance classics such as 'Loneliness' and 'The Mission' gained the respect of millions of electronic music lovers around the world.
In a statement on his official Facebook page his family said....
"With a heavy heart we need to inform you that yesterday, the 15.07.2024, our beloved father and husband has passed away
We will forever carry you in our hearts and love you until we're reunited again"
The world has lost another icon of electronic music.
One of the most iconic piano house records in history
This is one of those records that like a bright beacon in the dark has shone beautifully over the world of dance music now for 32 Years.
Like the wise old bearded grandfather of UK progressive house music, it is never far away from any event and is always there for help and backup when a dancefloor needs a bit of extra oomph!
In 1992 Gat Decor consisted of Simon Slater, Laurence Nelson and Simon Hanson. They devised the name by making an anagram of the words from the London record shop Tag Records, a tiny little shop in Soho which I adored and spent much money in over the years.
Originally the track was released on the brilliant big house label Effective Records and went on to become what I would rank as one of THE biggest house / progressive records of all time.
This first release contained the original, instrumental version (The Naked Mix) along with Darren Emerson's remix, which i believe was his first remix (fact fans can correct me if I’m wrong on that)
It still blows me away to see crowds of people reacting to this record in the exact same way that they did 30 years ago, and the younger generation loosing their minds to it on first listen.
Forget about all the remixes and later vocal renditions, the original Naked mix is and has always been the number 1.
You will struggle to find a bigger record in dance music history. Simple.
I can’t overstate too much the significance of this man’s impact on the formation of house music, and the electronic music genre as a whole. I feel a great sense of gratitude for how his productions helped shape my early musical viewpoints, and still do to this day.
This particular track was originally recorded by Jamie Principle and released in 1986, it would have been classed as one of the first house tracks.
Knuckles played the record to death in his sets and it quickly gathered serious momentum in the clubs.
A year later Trax Records signed the song which Knuckles then reproduced and his name was added as the artist and Principle the songwriter.
The track is possibly most recognisable to the younger audience from the main sample that was borrowed from it to create The Source & Candi Staton’s massive worldwide smash hit “You Got The Love” in 1989
This is just one of life’s iconic music pieces and one of hundreds of reasons that fully establish the well deserved tag that Frankie Knuckles gained as “The Godfather Of House”
A NIGHT OF LEGENDS, goes from strength to strength.
Plans are coming together rapidly for what could be described as one of the biggest ever line-ups of DJ talent from across the dance music scene in N.Ireland.
Physical paper tickets are now available from our online store, and direct from our Banbridge building.
The event, named A Night Of Legends was announced in December and was created to raise much needed funds to help a much loved DJ who has contributed over 25 years of service to dance-floors across Ireland.
Next day delivery is available via Royal Mail 1st Class post, or collection is available on Saturdays between 12pm - 5pm from Belfast Underground's Banbridge store.
Fergie McWilliams / DJ Fergie/ DJ Fergie Freeman has been an important part of the DJ scene in Northern Ireland for nearly 3 decades.
Fergie suffered a brain injury a while back, resulting in many life problems, which include no longer being able to walk unaided and loss of speech. This has affected his life in so many ways that are unimaginable for someone of such big character.
Known for his love of BIG tunes and the uplifting styles of electronic music, Fergie gained thousands of fans and friends through his many club residencies and hundreds of mix tapes back in the day.
His best mates initially set up a GO FUND ME page to help out with their dear friend’s many complex needs and they have raised almost £3,000. This initial funding was raised to secure the necessary funds to purchase an electric wheelchair to aid and help in his continued rehabilitation.
Response from the DJ community was instant!
So, for one night only Sat May 4th 2024 the lads are asking that you join them for a night of seriously big tunes as they come together to support our dear friend and talented DJ who is facing incredibly tough times due to his illness.
Event Details
Date: [Sat 4th May 2024 ]
Venue: [Skylite Room / 7 Duke Street, Warrenpoint]
TURN THE RECORDS THAT YOU DON’T USE ANYMORE INTO CASH OR EXCHANGE THEM FOR FRESH VINYL THAT YOU WILL USE.
WE believe that lurking in everyone’s attic / roof space is a dusty old box of vinyl records or at the bottom of your shelves there’s a ton of records that you bought years ago and your taste may have changed and you no longer like.
We buy and trade those records that you may have grown out of or have double copies of. These unloved pieces of plastic could be generating serious cash for you and offering a well needed financial boost on the lead up to Christmas.
Cash is paid on the spot for records of ALL styles OR an exchange rate of 1.5 times the amount is offered
FOR EXAMPLE
If we value your collection at £100. We offer you a choice of either £100 in cash OR £150 in store credit to use either in-store or online. This credit option is particularly useful if you want to refresh your collection.
Get in contact with details of any records, CDs, instruments, equipment that you wish to offload..
One of the finest DJs in the history of British radio, Steve Wright, has passed away aged 69.
The much loved radio personality, MBE recipient and occasional television presenter, introduced the morning zoo / comedy sketch format to British radio with a humorous collection of his fictional personalities.
His family confirmed his death "with deep sorrow and profound regret" in a statement issued on Tuesday.
The world of electronic rave music has lost one of its favourite hardcore sons.
Ultra-Sonic founder, front man, producer and globetrotting DJ, Mallorca Lee has died just weeks after announcing his terminal diagnosis. He was 51.
His first heartfelt social media post revealing his illness, left thousands of fans around the world stunned and in complete shock. The post stated that he had months to live. Sadly that was not to be.
Mallorca's family broke the news of his passing on his official Facebook page on Monday.
“We love you infinity, goodbye and safe trip.”
Mall was always a very firm favourite in North / South Ireland and was renowned for his electrifying energy and stage presence. There was a strong connection and common ground between the Scottish rave scene and our very own. It is one of the few things that brings all communities together as one.
One post on his official Facebook page said “I apologise for not telling all of my family and friends individually, it just breaks my heart a thousand times and I don’t have the strength to go through it all over and over again"
“I love you all, the last ten years have been the best of them all, it really has been wonderful.
“Love, that’s all we ever really have, our one true currency, so tell the ones around you what they mean to you, every day.”
We pass on our heartfelt condolences to Mallorca's family.
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