Moby

The Prodigy voted best dance act of all time

Music Gossip

20 Jan 2012

The Prodigy have been voted the best dance act of all time. The 'Firestarter' group beat Daft Punk to claim the top spot in the poll, by dance music publication Mixmag, although they only won by a "handful of votes". Singer Keith Flint said: "To…

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z to record space video

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12 Jan 2012

Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z could record a music video in space. Music executives have reportedly been discussing the possibility of filming on one of Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic spaceships - due to launch later this year - and the couple are…

Bono annoyed by own voice

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1 Dec 2011

Bono's voice "annoys" him. The U2 frontman can't bring himself to listen to his group's earlier hits because he thinks he sounds "like a girl" when he sings on them. He told TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres: "I do try to avoid it. If I hear our…

Moby nearly quit music before Play

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29 Sep 2011

Moby was ready to quit music before he made 'Play'. The musician's fifth album has sold over 10 million copies, making Moby one of the most successful dance music artists of all time, although before its release he was playing to "20 people a night,…

Moby wants to make porn movie

Music Gossip

11 Sep 2011

Moby wants to make a porn movie starring men with small penises. The 'Porcelain' singer can't understand why X-rated films feature men with larger-than-average manhoods and wants to create a flick which won't make viewers feel inadequate. Moby…

Drum machine fan Moby

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19 Jul 2011

Moby used old drum machines throughout his new album because of his "weird" love of old technology. The 'Play' hitmaker doesn't think many people are as obsessed with the electronic instrument as he is, but he is fascinated by old models and loves to…

Moby 'baffled' by success

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9 May 2011

Moby is "baffled" by his success. The 'Porcelain' hitmaker - who has released 10 albums in the last two decades - can't understand why he has been so successful and admits he is clueless when it comes to making the right decisions for his…

Moby has no normality thanks to tours

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7 May 2011

Moby claims touring made him forget how to be normal. The 'Go' hitmaker admits he hasn't always enjoyed life on the road because it takes him so far away from everyday life, though he insists he is grateful for the opportunities he has. He said…

Uplifting documentary Waste Land profiles world’s largest rubbish dump

British film on garbage artist Vik Muniz features score by Moby

18 Feb 2011

(PG) 98min ‘I like to take people into places they can’t access on their own’, is how British documentary filmmaker Lucy Walker (Blindsight, plus the forthcoming Countdown to Zero) recently described her films. Her Oscar-nominated Waste Land…

John Digweed, Timo Maas and Hot Chip lined up for Musika third birthday

3 Feb 2010

For Derek Martin, promoter of Edinburgh house and electro clubbing brand Musika, the fire which has temporarily put the city’s Liquid Room venue out of action represents an opportunity more than it does a setback. Musika’s residency there wasn’t even…

Moby - Last Night Remixed

20 Jan 2009

With the success of Go - The Best of Moby: Remixed, Moby’s sixth album has also been given the remix treatment. The likes of D.Ramirez, Freemasons and Shapeshifters have all contributed to an album that although varied in the number of people remixing…

Moby's science dream

Celebrity Gossip

28 Dec 2008

Moby wanted to be a scientist when he was a child. The 'Play' hitmaker considered several career paths when he was growing up, before settling on the music business after being inspired by punk band the Sex Pistols. He said: "Up until I was 13 I…

Just press play - Moby

17 Jul 2008

Henry Northmore chats to Moby as the dance behemoth visits Scotland for a number of low-key dates

Moby's Britney bride

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10 Apr 2008

Moby wants to marry "weird" Britney Spears. The 'Go' singer revealed his feelings for the 26-year-old 'Toxic' star increase with every drama in her troubled life. He said: "Britney is like this Tennessee Williams tragic figure. The fatter she…

Live and DJ line-up announced for Global Gathering

31 Mar 2008

Moby and Mark Ronson head the bill at this year's Global Gathering dance festival. Other names include Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto, Robyn, Roisin Murphy, Etienne de Crecy, Sam Sparro, Erick Morillo, Sasha, Above & Beyond, Ferry Corsten, John Digweed…

Nerd target Moby

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25 Feb 2008

Moby was a hate-target for 'Star Wars' "nerds" when he dated Natalie Portman. The 'We Are All Made of Stars' musician briefly romanced the stunning actress - who played Queen Padme Amidala, Luke Skywalker's mother, in three of the sci-fi movies - in…