A 1,700-piece archive of British rave history could sell for up to £80,000 this month

1st Jun 2026 3:36pm

Containing cards from Shoom, The Haçienda, Ministry of Sound and more, this huge rave membership card archive from Rob Ford is heading to auction via Bonhams this month.

Sound and Vision: Acid house, rave & the adoption of the smiley

20th Nov 2025 9:35am

How a simple club flyer, a 303 squelch and a youth movement transformed the smiley into one of music culture’s most enduring visual symbols - and why it’s still everywhere.

X-Press 2 interview: Shoom anniversary

1st Dec 2017 12:30pm

Marko Kuletsa chatted with the acid house legends as they prepare for an emotional gig at the Shoom 30th Anniversary show in London.

South West Four 2016 Review

3rd Feb 2017 4:00pm

Helen Giles regales us with some of the highlights at this year's South West Four festival.

Dancers Wanted: Ruf Dug speaks

10th Jun 2015 5:41pm

John Thorp talks to Ruf Dug, the man behind Ruf Kutz and Manchester-based club night Dancers Wanted ahead of the release of his new LP.

Red Jerry's Hooj Legacy

20th Feb 2015 12:30pm

Mike Warburton caught up with Red Jerry, the man behind Hooj Choons - one of dance music's most important and affectionately regarded record labels.

Ibiza: How it all began

15th May 2024 4:25pm

Join us as we delve into Ibiza's clubbing history to find out how this small Balearic island became the centre of the world's clubbing community.