Matt Anniss

"Join The Future" by Matt Anniss is a comprehensive and critical exploration of the alternative history of UK dance music during the Acid House era. In this updated and expanded edition, a compelling argument is presented regarding the origins of British club culture and its enduring fascination with bass. The book highlights the evolution of various music styles that have shaped British dance floors since the early 1990s, including Breakbeat Hardcore, Jungle, Drum & Bass, Dubstep, UK Garage, Grime, and Bassline. Notably, it examines Bleep and Bass, also known as Bleep Techno, as the first distinctly British form of electronic dance music that influenced many later styles. Anniss's work is recognized by Rolling Stone UK as one of the best books on British music culture and offers an in-depth analysis of the cultural and musical currents that have shaped the dance scene.