With just a couple days to go until the release of Good Luck In Death’s debut instalment, we caught up with NAHAL Recordings co-founders Paul Régimbeau (Mondkopf) and Frédéric D. Oberland (half of Oiseaux-Tempête) to find out more about the roots and shoots of their new baby. Stream ‘Mystery Malaise And Eternal Spleen’ within.
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In The Studio with Efdemin
Following the release of Efdemin’s ‘Naïf’ mix CD on Curle Recordings, our editor-in-chief Tom Durston met up with Phillip Sollmann at his studio in Berlin for a one-on-one discussion about his new mix and the subsequent seven-part series of vinyl that are seeing release through his own imprint Naïf. We also reflect back on his early DJ career, learning the ropes at Pudel Club in Hamburg and his current relationship with Berghain.
Jungle Fever & Frenzied Polyrhythms: Bambounou goes wild and steely on ‘Parametr Perkusja’
Back after a three-year hiatus, French producer Bambounou resurfaces with ‘Parametr Perkusja’, a three-track effort that cross-fertilises hypnotic gamelan motifs with complex polyrhythmic patterns and impactful tribal-tech bursts. We caught up with Jéremy to discuss his longed-for return, studio matters and the new orientation his music has taken over the years.
Still Life / Moving Sounds: A look into Michael Vallera’s sense-awakening music and photography
Draped in ominous atmospheres and rumbling echoes, the work of multi-talented musician Michael Vallera is one of subtle detailing and slow-drip obsessiveness. We caught up with Mike to talk his new full-length on Denovali, living in Chicago and his approach to music and photography.
In Perspective: Qnete talks up his debut album ‘Play-Doh Stories’ on 777 Recordings
Comprised of material up to 3 years old, Qnete’s debut LP on 777 Recordings shines a variedly-hued light on his panchromatic house blends, weaving a singular narrative whilst exposing the breadth of his melodic talents elegantly. We caught up with Marvin to find out more about the album’s ins and outs. Listen to ‘Magic Kingdom Trance’ within.
After The Flash Flood: Prairie talks up his latest album on Denovali
With just a few hours to go before prairie’s new album ‘After The Flash Flood’ on Denovali hits the streets, we caught up with Marc Jacobs to discuss his recording process and unique vision. Meanwhile, get a taster with ‘Elephants Will Rise Again’ down below.
Essential Guide: HER DAMIT 2018
With such a wealth of raw talent on offer at HER DAMIT 2018, we’ve picked out a few select performers to give you a sense of what’s on offer at this unique techno festival held 50km from Berlin at the Bunkeranlage Freudenberg between between 7-10 September.
In Perspective: Yu Su talks up her latest mini-album ‘Preparations For Departure’ on Arcane
Back this Spring with a sublime sophomore outing on New York-based label Arcane, the Chinese-born, Vancouver-based musician had a lot to talk about, so we seized the occasion and had a quick chat with the tremendously gifted lady.
Vision & Sound: Kenneth James Gibson talks up ‘In The Fields Of Nothing’ on Kompakt
Two years after his first incursion on Kompakt, Kenneth James Gibson returns with ‘In The Fields Of Nothing’ LP that shines a particularly bright light on the Californian musician’s arresting melange of minutely-crafted instrumentals, lucid vision and deeply immersive electronics, bearing in them both the solar radiance and crucial minerality of his Idyllwild home.
In Perspective: Kenneth Scott talks up his debut ‘Let’s Go Program Thomas’ EP on Vakant
In addition to the exclusive stream of Kenneth Scott’s vaporous techno reverie, we seized the occasion and went for a quick-fire chat with Kenneth as he goes into his first party memories in Iowa, the origins of the EP and its title, and how he settled in the sleepless Berlin.
From The Ground Up: Ulf Eriksson unravels the makings of Intonal Festival
Ahead of the mouthwatering fourth edition of Intonal, we caught up with festival director and founder Ulf Eriksson for an in-depth conversation about the roots of it all, his beloved city of Malmö and what he has lined up for this year’s edition.
Monoloc introduces his new imprint Unterland
To commemorate Unterland’s inauguration, Monoloc spoke to us about the label’s inception, his collaborators and how he came up with his latest podcast for our sister mix series, Newtype Rhythms.
Discover how Ursula K. Le Guin & Todd Barton excavated the Music and Poetry of the Kesh
Staff writer Daryl Worthington caught up with Moe Bowstern and Todd Barton to find out more behind bringing Ursula K. Le Guin’s Music and Poetry of the Kesh to life, and the enduring impact of the ground-breaking novelist.
In Perspective: Latvian producer Sign Libra talks up her ‘Closer To The Equator’ EP on Antinote
Interested to learn more about Riga’s local electronic music scene and Antinote’s recent repress of Sign Libra’s debut ‘Closer To The Equator’ EP, we sat down with the Latvian producer to discuss her musical background, artistic aims, as well as her infinite love for BBC nature documentaries and Prokofiev.
Behind the VEYL: Thomas Feriero talks up his rising solo project Maenad Veyl and newborn label
Longing to find out more about the imprint’s launch and how the Maenad Veyl project came to life, we seized the occasion to have a chat with Thomas Feriero as he lifts a corner of the veil on his inspirations for the record, production process and further plans for the future. Get a taster of the madness to come with the electro-tech ripper ‘Talon’.
Mixtape: Bryan Kasenic looks back at the tracks that helped shape The Bunker New York
To celebrate 15 Years Of The Bunker we asked founder and resident Bryan Kasenic to provide us with some tracks that have made an impact to The Bunker’s existence as both club night and label.