2026 will herald the 35th anniversary of the White Room album, so what better time to read all about the legacy of the band that burned a million pounds, but also produced some rave classics. John Higgs originally wrote the book a decade ago, and the latest edition has been updated with new material. hey […]
Hard to believe, but next year is the 35th anniversary of the iconic KLF White Room album. My first experience of KLF was the instrumental version of ‘What Time Is Love?’ with it’s haunting, otherworldly, slightly acidic synth lines. The album version is the Top Of The Pops featured single/radio version, but the rebellious attitude
“The Man Under The Bed” is an author of eclectic works, and this one really stands out as a distinctive take on the rave scene in the North East of England in the Second Summer of Love in 1989. I never ventured up that way at the time, so it’s really fascinating to see the
As a collector of Hed Kandi CDs I’m always on the lookout for new to me releases. Having nearly a complete set of the house and disco compilations, my attention turns to some of the more downtempo chilled ones for that post-rave Sunday afternoon vibe. Here’s 3 I found which are staying in my collection.
The Revival of Rave Culture in Literature The revival of rave culture in recent years has sparked renewed interest across diverse platforms, including literature and media. Rave culture, which emerged in the late 1980s, is characterized by its vibrant music, engaging dance, and a general ethos of freedom and expression. Over the decades, this movement
The Spectrum is the closest in hardware to the original with the added benefits of modern connectivity and storage. Personally, I miss cassettes and the whole setup and loading process, so if you’re just looking for the end result of playing the classic games this is a decent option. This is a new version of
With existing emulation solutions like EmuDeck for the Steam Deck, it looks likely that the newly announced Steam Machine could be a living room emulation station. Unfortunately not available in time for Christmas 2025, so this gives us more time to save up for a 2026 release date. No official word on pricing, but several
