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.
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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.
Stefan Betke reflects on his new Pole album ‘Wald’
8 years in the making and Stefan Betke’s new Pole album ‘Wald’ is finally released today. To celebrate we caught up with the German producer / mastering engineer to discuss the makings of his stunning new album.
DJ Richard talks up “Grind” – his debut album on Dial
We spoke to DJ Richard to discover the finer details behind his debut album ‘Grind’ released next week on Dial. We’re also premiering DJ Richard’s new track ‘Savage Coast’.
Russian producer InLensk discusses debut ‘Obratno EP’ for Other People
We caught up with InLensk to discuss his debut ‘Obratno EP’ on Nicolas Jaar’s Other People imprint. The EP presents five finely etched and highly detailed rhythms that spark a close kinship to Autechre, Aphex Twin and other glitch orientated producers.
Vox Populi investigate world music in ‘Field Works’ project
Berlin-based imprint Vox Populi will release Field Works Vol. 1, the first opus of an exciting new series dedicated to humbly re-inventing our common comprehension of worldwide musical diversity.
People Make Glasgow: General Ludd
In a city which is ultimately built upon the success of self expression, individuality and culture, Alasdair King spoke to a few of those involved in the scene who told him why Glasgow is the way it is.
Simon Baker discusses his new imprint BKR Projekt
We caught up with London based producer Simon Baker to discuss his new venture ‘BKR Projekt’, a brand new label showcasing Simon’s return to a more stripped back grooving techno sound.
Kr!z reflects on Token Records
Belgium’s Token imprint has become one of the most influential techno labels of our time. We caught up with label boss Kr!z to discuss Token’s past, present and future.