“Hardcore” was the first rave subgenre. An investigation of early-’90s rave culture would reveal its participants’ insistence on using the word “hardcore” to describe themselves and their music.

Content Warning: This article includes accounts of sexual assault and may be distressing for some readers. Multiple high-profile hard techno artists have been removed from upcoming festival and club ...

Rialto, California, sometime in the early '90s: Steve Vasquez’s sister, Jen, was at her wit’s end. Her brother had barricaded himself once more in his bedroom. The only evidence of life therein were ...

DETROIT, MI - The website for Swedish techno DJs Rebecca & Fiona describes the 20-something pair as "reckless, loud and fun." Both appear to be living up that colorful billing as they tour the world ...

Charlie Sparks shares an energised mix and speaks to Patrick Hinton about drawing soft and warm energy from hard techno, rediscovering balance in his life and work, and the ups and downs leading leadi ...

Industry returns to Sheffield with a birthday special that brings together some of the biggest names in the harder styles – DJs who’ve headlined the world’s biggest stages and now land right here in ...

American DJ and music producer Sara Landry is coming to India for the first time but it feels like she's always been connected to the country. So imagine her excitement at being able to perform here ...

Hardcore was the first rave subgenre. An investigation of early ’90s rave culture would reveal its participants’ insistence on using the word “hardcore” to describe themselves and their music.