Roland’s 909 drum machine is responsible for the rhythm of house and techno, and countless classics of dance and pop. Exactly 35 years after its launch, we delve deep into the device, learning how it laid the foundations of modern club music, and how it still exerts a strong influence now

An hour of gritty disco, rusted house and shrouded breaks from The Cyclist. We catch up with the Tape Throb innovator to talk punk, lo-fi and his releases on 100% Silk, All City and Tropical Animals...

Kelly Lee Owens shares a breathtaking hybrid mix including 30 minutes of her Underworld support slot and 30 minutes of home recording. We catch up with the Welsh artist to discuss her growing reputation behind the decks, how spirituality influences her work, and whether artists have a responsibility to make political music...

The last decade has yielded some extraordinary innovations in dance and DJ culture. Below, we count down some of the most significant technological tools to have emerged in this time, and ask, are they good, bad, or a bit of both?

Words: HAROLD HEATH

In our new feature My Studio Bargain, we find out why the Roland JV-1080 is a low-flying ’90s staple...