Better known as the lead singer of Danish electro-pop band When Saints Go Machine and half of acoustic duo Cancer, we caught up with Nikolaj Vonsild to discuss the raison d’être of his debut long-player as Khalil, his influences and how the liquid element plays an essential role in his sensory approach to music. Stream ‘Sculpture No Solid’ within.
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In Perspective: Pépe
A new name on the house map, Pépe seems to have been around for much longer than his CV tells. After a breakthrough year that saw him dish out a few promising EPs and splits on Sprung Records and Tekres, the Spanish producer has fulfilled the expectations in rather spectacular manner with two solid platters for French labels Renascence and In Records and more to come.
Species of Fishes envelop the expanse for Newtype Rhythms
On top of contributing a mix to our partner radio show Newtype Rhythms, we asked Species of Fishes to have a chat, talking about how the reissue of their 1996 album ‘Trip Trap’ came about, the story behind the beginnings of the project and where they see the landscape of electronic music today.
Behind The Scenes: Sebastian Mullaert
Having recently guested on R&S offshoot Apollo, a home for more esoteric electronic wares than its raw and upfront parent, the label and Sebastian Mullaert decided to pull back the curtain on the creative process behind the final release. What this transpires to is a hidden archive of alternative takes and warm ups, about as far from a laborious mouse click exercise in front of a DAW as you can get.
Konx-om-Pax talks up his rave refresher mix for Newtype Rhythms
Does the party end when the music stops? Not if you’re Konx-om-Pax, Planet Mu’s audio visual artist with a flair for capturing every flavour of the conceivable rave experience with his works for the eyes and ears.
100% Jheri Tracks
Today we’re glad to unveil a brand new concept and introduce you to a fresh collection of podcasts with the ‘100%’ series. Aimed to feature an array of mixes from labels we support and shed a broader light on the depth of their catalogue, we’re glad to kick off the series with a choice mix from our good pals from Dublin’s Jheri Tracks, the more club-oriented side of All City.
Pinkman, Charlois, Operator Radio: Patrick Marsman talks up his multiple ventures
Already geared towards the beginning of the autumn’s term and the next couple Pinkman releases courtesy of Roberto Auser and Retrograde Youth, scheduled to drop in September, Patrick answered a few of our questions and speaks about his hometown, the roots to the Operator project and further plans for the future.
Patricia talks up ‘Several Shades Of The Same Color’
Behind the mysterious and womanly name of Patricia hides none other than New York-based producer and industrious analogue head Max Ravitz. To celebrate the release of his new album, Max opens up on the conscious and unconscious nature of his music, how modern rap is a breath of fresh air and his here-and-now approach to studio production amongst (many) other things.
Shores Of Perception: Waking Life Festival
Ahead of our attendance at the debut edition of Waking Life festival, taking place between 17 – 20 August at a lake near the medieval town of Crato in northern Alentejo in Portugal, we caught up with the Waking Life team to discover how it all began.
Ploy talks up ‘Intrigued By The Drum’ EP on Timedance
Fusing strains of off-kilter tribal percussion and hints of classic Bristol bass through a sultry savanna of organic sounds, Ploy’s second offering for Timedance sets even higher standards. We sat down with Sam Smith to discuss his production methods, shifting monikers as well as his unconcealed love for bongos.
In conversation with Matrixxman and Setaoc Mass
A driving force in the Mancunian scene, Sam Coates aka Setaoc Mass teamed up with none other than San Francisco’s pounding techno crackerjack Charlie Duff alias Matrixxman for what was certainly one of the most eagerly-awaited and intriguing debuts this year. We caught up with the dynamic duo.
J. Albert talks up his debut EP as DJ Osom
Inaugurating his new DJ Osom alias, which he describes as the epitome of “free” and a way to have “more control over my name”, J. Albert delivers a proper mind-altering slice of overboiling electronics, packed to the rim with sweltering extraterrestrial ambiences and sizzling acid chords hunting in packs. Stream the record in full within.
DJ Sports talks up debut album ‘Modern Species’ on Firecracker Recordings
We caught up with Milán Zaks aka DJ Sports to discuss the making of his new album on Firecracker Recordings, his close relationship with his brother Natal aka Central and the evolution of the Regelbau family.
In Perspective: Todd Sines & Charles Noel shed light on their new project HELIC.AL
We caught up with Todd Sines and Charles Noel to discuss HELIC.AL’s raison d’être as they dive into more than two decades of sound experimentations, research and intense reflection, as well as the making of their debut LP, ‘Transmit’, which you can now stream in full within.
Campfire Headphase: Sad City talks up his upcoming live sunrise set at Farr Festival 2017
Responsible for one of last year’s most strikingly beautiful ambient albums, Sad City talks up debuting his new live set at our Campfire Headphase stage at Farr Festival and goes into his working relationship with Emotional Response founder Chuggy and Nick Williams, head of R&S Records sub-label Meda Fury, which led to the release of ‘Shapes In Formation’.
In Perspective: Michael Vallera
His most recent piece, the dazzling and thoughtful ‘Vivid Flu’, mirrors the complexity of today’s multi-vectorial communication systems and endless interfacing that so often come out on existential vacuums and deep identity crisis. Firmly anchored in this era of uncertainty, and looking at this exacting reality through its own magnifying glass, Vallera’s work wholly deserved a new scan.