The Prodigy’s Career To Be Chronicled In First-Ever Documentary

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UK electronic music heavyweights The Prodigy are the subjects of a forthcoming documentary about their storied career. The self-titled film — which does not yet have a release date — will be directed by Paul Dugdale and written alongside Sam Bridger.

The Prodigy tells the story of the group’s rise from humble beginnings in Essex, England to prominence in the nascent ’80s underground UK rave scene and ultimately global superstardom courtesy of their pummeling sound and outlandish live show.

Members Liam Howlett and Maxim will serve as co-producers. The group has dedicated the film to frontman Keith Flint who committed suicide in 2019.

Howlett and Maxim had this to say about the film project:

“WE ARE MAKING A BAND DOCUMENTARY FILM…SO FUKIN WHAT??
AFTER THE DEVASTATING PASSING OF OUR BROTHER KEEF IN 2019, THE TIME FEELS RIGHT FOR US TO TELL THE STORY OF OUR BAND, ALL OF IT, THE WHOLE 9 … ITS A STORY OF THE CHAOTIC AND TROUBLED JOURNEY OF OUR GANG, OUR BAND, THE PEOPLES BAND – THE PRODIGY.

OR SIMPLY – A STORY OF BROTHERS ON A MISSION TO MAKE NOISE…TO IGNITE THE PEOPLES SOULS AND BLOW-UP SOUND SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE…THATS FUKIN WHAT! THIS FILM WILL BE MADE WITH THE SAME INTEGRITY THAT OUR MUSIC IS – UNCOMPROMISING, RAW AND HONEST…

THIS ONE’S FOR KEEF!”

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Pepe Mateos 5 Tracks of the Moment

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Rising Berlin-based producer Pepe Mateos is on a self-appointed mission to release one track per month in 2021. The 12-part series will no doubt display his diversity when it comes to crafting music for the dance floor.

So far, Pepe, who has released tracks on Toolroom, Circus Recordings and Time Has Changed, is off to a bangin’ start having dropped the sinewy tech-house cut “La Vida” in January. On February 18, Mateos will unleash “Origen” which picks up where his previous release left off.

Ahead of the release of “Origen,” we asked Pepe to share his five tracks of the moment. Continue Reading

Lee Walker 5 Tracks Of The Moment

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U.K.-based house music DJ/producer Lee Walker has been on a tear since he presented his edit of DJ Deeon’s “Freak Like Me” to the world five or so years ago. Since that breakthrough moment, he’s kept the momentum going by releasing pure fire productions and remixes on Hotflush, Nervous, Circus Recordings and Hot Creations.

In another huge step forward for his career, Lee received a co-sign from New Jersey house music icon Kerri Chandler, whose Madhouse label released his latest track, “Tricks,” complete with both U.K. and U.S. Garage mixes, last week.

We caught up with Lee and asked him to share his five favorite tracks of the moment. Continue Reading

Rough Trade Records to Close Brooklyn Store & Relocate in NYC

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London-based Rough Trade Records has announced it will close its two-level, 10,000 square foot shop and live venue on North 9th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, this spring. The store, which opened in 2013, will relocate to a yet-to-be-determined location in NYC. The music venue portion of the store will not be part of the relocation. Continue Reading