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How Charanjit Singh reimagined Indian classical music for the electronic age

Tara Joshi — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:17:32 BST

In 1982, Indian composer Charanjit Singh’s ‘Synthesizing: Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat’ became one of the first albums to harness the potential of the Roland TB-303, the bass synth that would later become synonymous with acid house. Overlooked on release, the record lay dormant for decades before a chance discovery sparked an unlikely renaissance, turning Singh into a cult figure and taking him to clubs and festivals around the world during the final years of his life. Following a recent reissue via Light In The Attic, Tara Joshi explores the fascinating history and surprising second life of this pioneering work of Indian electronic music.

UNIIQU3 details debut album, ‘Mass Appeal’, on Local Action

Martin Guttridge-Hewitt — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:58:40 BST

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Roni Size to play "world’s deepest rave" 1,375 feet beneath abandoned Welsh mine

Martin Guttridge-Hewitt — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:38:03 BST

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DJ Mag and Rizla announce 20 years of Best Of British launch party

DJ Mag — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 BST

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Alison Wonderland becomes an independent artist after 15 years, shares new single ‘RESCUE U’

Martin Guttridge-Hewitt — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:57:42 BST

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Daft Punk’s Interstella 5555 Guitarship LEGO recreation submitted to ideas platform

Martin Guttridge-Hewitt — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:33:51 BST

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Watch Charlotte de Witte DJ in front of the Great Pyramid Of Giza

Martin Guttridge-Hewitt — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:57:59 BST

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Listen to HAAi's new album, ‘DIGITiSE’

April Clare Welsh — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:10:24 BST

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Dortmund club Tresor.West to close at the end of 2026

April Clare Welsh — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:27:21 BST

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Listen to Pet Shop Boys’ new album, ‘A man from the future’

April Clare Welsh — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:42:54 BST

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Mau P launches new label, Baddest Behaviour Records

April Clare Welsh — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:51:22 BST

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Prospa and KETTAMA set release for long-awaited collaboration, ‘Think Of You’

April Clare Welsh — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:18:35 BST

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Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s early hip-hop career to be explored in new series, 215

April Clare Welsh — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:07:11 BST

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ADAM Audio announces Sub8 PRO and Sub10 PRO subwoofers

April Clare Welsh — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:15:12 BST

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Listen to Armin van Buuren and Funk Tribu’s collaborative single, ‘Nirvana’

James Keith — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:59:57 BST

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Baby Audio announces new muti-effect plug-in, HyperWarp

April Clare Welsh — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:40:49 BST

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Calvin Harris teases long-awaited US tour via NYC billboard

James Keith — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:27:59 BST

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Björk announces orchestral live album with the Hamrahlíð Choir

James Keith — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:45:12 BST

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GTA 6 radio stations to be hosted by Robyn, Palms Trax, Bad Bunny, more

James Keith — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:40:16 BST

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David Guetta and Marlon Hoffstadt share collaborative single, ‘Caught Up’: Listen

James Keith — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:30:10 BST

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Daft Punk comic book anthology announced for 2027

James Keith — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:19:08 BST

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A Minimoog is set to take be used in a soloist's performance with the Asheville Symphony

April Clare Welsh — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:05:13 BST

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New Spiritland listening bar to open in London’s Barbican Centre

Martin Guttridge-Hewitt — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:41:17 BST

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Mr Beatnick - Terra Arcana

Henry Ivry — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 BST

Music Reviews ALBUMS Release date: 9 October 2026 | Henry Ivry Mr Beatnick Terra Arcana Tartelet Records In his element

Elkka - Pick A Different Life

Tazmé Pillay — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 BST

Music Reviews SINGLES-EPs Release date: 9 October 2026 | Tazmé Pillay Elkka Pick A Different Life Femme Culture Sleek euphoria and progressive cuts