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Rolling Stone courts controversy with ‘30 Greatest EDM Albums Of All Time’ list

By Jack Tregoning 8th Aug, 2012

If there’s a surefire way to raise the ire of music fans, presenting a list of the ‘Greatest’ anything is it.

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Playground Weekender announces 2012 line-up

By Jack Tregoning 10th Nov, 2011

If you’re a Playground Weekender believer, today is a big day.

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The Orb’s Andy Hughes passes away, aged 44

By Dave Ruby Howe 24th Jun, 2009

ITM has learned that Andy Hughes, the producer behind The Orb's mid-'90s surge in success, has died at the age of 44.

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Global Gathering @ Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane (29/11/08)

By Sean Walton 4th Dec, 2008

Waking on a Saturday morning had never been such an exciting experience. With a warm 25 degrees and the humidity going through the roof, Global Gathering was about to hit Brisbane.

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Global Gathering @ Fox Studios Entertainment Quarter, Sydney (30/11/08)

By Chris Rawlins 4th Dec, 2008

Global Gathering. In the world of music festivals, few names evoke such a universal response and acclamation among dance fans. For years Australians have looked across the other side of the word with a mixture of awe and envy.

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The Orb: Bringing the ambience to Global Gathering

By David Rousell 14th Nov, 2008

To say you’ve created a genre of music is an amazing legacy for any artist, and so it is with The Orb. The original ‘Back to Mine’ purveyors provided the soundtrack to many a post-rave chill session, and they'll be creating vibes at Global Gatherin

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Global Gathering venue and ticketing details

By Tim Hardaker 29th Aug, 2008

Global Gathering's entry to the Australian market has definitely got quite a few ITMers hot under the collar, so here’s all the info you’ll need to ensure you get your tickets quick smart!

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Perth Global Gathering info

By Tim Hardaker 26th Aug, 2008

Late last week a raft of new acts were announced for Global Gathering in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as the confirmation of dates and venues for those cities. Now it’s Perth’s turn to get excited!

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Brisbane Global Gathering info

By Tim Hardaker 26th Aug, 2008

Late last week a raft of new acts were announced for Global Gathering in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as the confirmation of dates and venues for those cities. Now it’s Brisbane’s turn to get excited!

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The Gorillaz join Global Gathering

By Tim Hardaker 22nd Aug, 2008

Considering the first round announcement of Global Gathering is still fresh in everyone’s mind, it’s come as a pleasant surprise that a second wave of acts have been added to the line-up for the Sydney and Melbourne legs of the tour so soon.

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ITM Exclusive: Global Gathering announces massive first round!

By Tim Hardaker 18th Aug, 2008

Since its announcement a few weeks back Global Gathering has been hyped as one of the year’s most essential events. Feast your eyes on the first round, exclusive to inthemix!

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The Orb - The Dream CD

By Alex Christ 22nd May, 2008

There are not too many artists, groups or collaborations that can claim to have been around for as long as The Orb. For almost twenty years now, The Orb has been producing some of the most ground breaking, creative and exciting music

The Orb's deja vue dream

By Mark Davies 20th Jan, 2008

Ambient pioneers The Orb have unveiled details of their upcoming album The Dream, conceding the music ‘harks back to the original spirit’ of their first two albums.

Lineup and venue revealed for Detroit Electronic Music Festival

By Paul Bui 26th Apr, 2006

Despite rumours suggesting that the Detroit Electronic Music Festival, Movement, was experiencing troubles finding a venue, it has just been revealed that Detroit's most revered music event has not only found a home but also a scorching hot lineup as well

The Orb - Bicycles & Tricycles

By Jonathan Keefe 1st Apr, 2004

Long before chill out compilations were filling the discount bins in department stores there had already been a movement for making music to come down to. Pioneers in this field of ambient music were British outfit The Orb who had early success with the s

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