London based DJ and Gateway To Zen co-founder Nick Craddock selects 10 tracks for our mixtape series and discusses his journey into electronic music ahead of Make Me’s party at Corsica Studios on 20th February with DJ Bone, Pearson Sound and Jane Fitz.
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Into the world of Borusiade
Romanian producer Borusiade takes us for a dive through the looking glass, offering us insight into the creative mechanisms of her music through her finely-crafted debut EP on Cómeme.
Mixtape: 45 ACP
With just a few days to go before our audiovisual rave at Bussey Building we caught up with our main guest 45 ACP and asked him to select five tracks of his choice.
Best Albums of 2015
From hallucinogenic ambient techno to jazz-infused electronic and bold lo-fi house groovers onto unearthly deep-house gems, these are our favourite albums of 2015.
“The Monster Has Grown Too Powerful” – In conversation with Lotic
Ahead of Lotic’s performance at Eclair Fifi x Clock Strikes 13 show tomorrow night in London, we met up with the Janus mainstay in Berlin to talk about his latest mixtape “Agitations”, rising to independence and his appreciation of online spider aficionados.
Best Tracks of 2015
It’s this time of the year again: Best of lists are back! You hate them, right? Well, don’t be such a grinch. This best tracks list’s only purpose is to dispense a tiny dose of what’s been, once again, a brilliant year for musical creation, with plenty more than just dozens of top-notch EPs and albums.
Lazare Hoche lifts the lid on ‘Access’
Paris based producer Lazare Hoche lifts the lid to his labels debut boxset ‘Access’ – a collection of 11 deep house tracks, old and new, that embody his personal sound aesthetic.
Labels Lost: The Disco Roots of Gherkin Records
Champion producer Frankie Knuckles to the enigmatic Larry Heard; Prescription Records boss Ron Trent to techno demigod Derrick May. In just four short years the Gherkin Records discography reads like a Who’s Who of Chicago house history, yet the imprint shut up shop in 1991 and disappeared without a trace. Jack Pepper interviews Brett Wilcots.
Soul Clap discuss their live vinyl mix for Watergate
We caught up with Soul Clap to discuss their live vinyl-only mix for “Watergate 19”, musical evolutions and further in-studio details.
Bradley Zero interviews new signing Contours about ‘Technician’ EP
Bradley Zero caught up with his new protégé Contours and asked him a few questions about his Technician debut for Rhythm Section, the Manchester scene and his work as a music teacher.
People Make Glasgow: Andrew Thomson of Huntleys + Palmers
Alasdair King spoke to Andrew Thomson; owner of Glasgow based record label, Huntleys & Palmers, and one third of the Highlife crew about his loyalty to the city of Glasgow.
Dollkraut discusses ‘Hornet Green’
Following the release of his excellent new ‘Hornet Green’ EP for Charlois, we caught up with Dutch producer Dollkraut to discuss musical influences, current studio weaponry and upcoming projects.
Unsound Festival 2015
The combination of obscure venue locations, sophisticated lighting design and diverse programming carved out a strong aesthetic for the festival – Unsound impressed. Big time.
130701: Pioneers of Post Classical
Following the announcement of the relaunch of the post-classical imprint 130701 – We caught up with label boss Dave Howell to discuss the history of the label and its involvement in establishing one of the musical epochs of our time. Dave also compiles a playlist of his top 130701 releases.
Giorgio Gigli discusses his debut album ‘The Right Place Where Not To Be’
Giorgio Gigli discusses the makings of his new album and also reflects on his former imprint Zooloft Records. We’re also premiere his new track ‘Nocturne’ taken from the album.
Mix Tape: Antenna
Enigmatic Rotterdam-based duo Antenna – aka Eline and Sasha – speak to us about their music, life in Rotterdam and select some of their favourite YouTube videos.