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.
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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.
Low Jack and Ethan Assouline talk up ‘An American Hero’
Over the years Philippe Hallais aka Low Jack has quickly become a key player in the realm of off-kilter techno and boundary-pushing electronics. A few weeks ago he released his new album on Modern Love, ‘An American Hero’ featuring a special string of short videos by visual artist Ethan Assouline. We caught up with both artists to discuss this nascent collaboration.
Tried + Tested: MasterSounds – Radius 4
Tried + Tested is our new feature series where we road test equipment in a unique live setting. On the 9th June we teamed up with UK based vinyl enthusiast company MasterSounds to host a 6-hour vinyl only party at Peckham Springs with residents Antepop, Luca Schiavioni and guest selector Kalimo to test out the “Radius 4” rotary mixer for the very first time.
My Love For 90’s Techno: Marcos Cabral talks up “Prochainement”
Ahead of the release of ‘Dimensions Recordings: An Introduction – Part 2′, we caught up with the American producer to get his two cents about his contribution to the release and what the future holds now being part of the Dimensions family.
In Perspective: DJ Seinfeld
In the space of only two years, DJ Seinfeld has grown from the status of unheard talent onto that of an accomplished artist at the speed of light. We caught up with Armand as he opens up on his sudden rise to prominence, production debut and how he accustoms to the demanding tour life.
Peverelist talks up ‘Tessellations’
Following the release of Peverelist’s new album ‘Tessellations’ last month, we caught up with the Bristol-based producer to discuss the intricacies behind the making of the album and what’s next for Livity Sound.
Roll The Dice talk up ‘Born To Ruin’
With the state of the world being as questionable as it is from every direction, Pardon and Mannerfelt’s newest album might as well be the reflection of what surrounds us as of late. Inverted Audio spoke to them about how important it was to take a break between albums, their process towards crafting the album and their future plans.
In Perspective: Ligovskoï
After a promising debut outing on the more techno-oriented Parisian label DEMENT3D, Ligovskoï recently returned with the brilliant ‘Mana’, a five-tracker rife with an outright fascinating amalgam of dust-caked atmospherics, spiritual streams and droney hum. We caught up with Nikolaï and Valerio as they open up on the roots of their new record, overall studio methods and their work as a tandem and through the distance.
Bill Converse talks up his debut EP as Tide Eman
Ushering in Max Ravitz (aka Patricia)’s new label Active Cultures under his newly-generated moniker Tide Eman, Austin-based producer Bill Converse returns with the high-density ‘Animate Objects’ EP, dishing out three highly-hypnotic dubby tech gems packed with off-the-hook psychedelia to please both the dancefloor nonconformists and demanding home-listeners.
Listen To Your Heart: Session Victim discuss their new album on Delusions Of Grandeur
Summer is upon us and with it, a new album from everyone’s favourite house duo Session Victim. We caught up with Hauke and Matthias as they talk up their studio process, special relationship with DoG and the raison d’être of their new album, ‘Listen To Your Heart’. Stream it in full within.