Gigi Masin discusses his latest album ‘Calypso‘ and his three-decade journey that has led him to become one of ambient music’s most celebrated artists.
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Canadian producer Racine delves deep into his psyche, revealing the space from which ‘Quelque Chose Tombe’ was born and discusses the importance of creating a unique sonic identity.
Impossible Forms: Beatrice Dillon
Speaking in-depth about her ‘Workaround’ LP on PAN, Beatrice Dillon radiates a fascination with the way that that music works and a reverence for the raw and inexplicable power of sound itself.
‘Heartbreaker 2’ – djrubio delivers a bittersweet sophomore album for a pre-smartphone era
To celebrate the release of djrubio’s sequel, we posed some questions to the artist to try and get behind the meaning of the title, the influences behind the record, and what lies in store for the criminally under-appreciated Finnish trailblazer.
Aquarian opens up on chimeric debut ‘The Snake That Eats Itself’
Aquarian opens up about the space from which his debut LP came, the significance of New York, and what it takes as an artist to perform it.
Lapalux reflects on his relationship with music and influences behind ‘Amnioverse’
We caught up with Lapalux to discuss artistic influences, production techniques and personal sentiments that lay behind the creation of his latest album ‘Amnioverse’ on Brainfeeder.
In Perspective: Haven label boss Keepsakes talks up ‘Puerile Politics’
We caught up with Haven label boss Keepsakes to discuss label operations and his relationship between music and politics. We are also premiering “Blue Boy Fucks It All” taken from his latest EP, ‘Puerile Politics’.
Best Extended Players of 2019
Following the release of the Best Albums of 2019, we now turn our attention to the trusty format of the EP, drilling down what we consider to be the Best Extended Players of 2019.
Best Albums of 2019
Over the past 12 months we have overindulged in a vast array of consistently on-point long players from artists both new and old. As with tradition we have compiled what we believe to be the best albums of 2019.
Cosmo Vitelli talks up diptych record for Malka Tuti, exile in Berlin and the evolution of DJing
Fresh off the drop of the second volume in his ‘Holiday in Panikstrasse’ diptych for Malka Tuti, Benjamin joined us for an in-depth chat, covering topics as diverse as his relationship with Berlin and Paris, his beginnings in the so-called industry and the evolution of DJing over the last decade.
Alva Noto reflects on his collaborations with Ryuichi Sakamoto & Anne-James Chaton
Alva Noto opens up about his new improvisational album ‘TWO’ recorded live with Ryuichi Sakamoto at the Sydney Opera House, plus his collaborative work with sound poet Anne-James Chaton.
Luke Slater opens up about the mind, body and soul of ‘Plantae’
To celebrate the release of Planetary Assault Systems latest double extended player on Ostgut Ton, Luke Hawkins sat down with Luke Slater after his 90 minute live performance at Berghain for an in-depth conversation about the mind, body and soul of ‘Plantae’. Photography by Tom Durston.
The Endless Journey: Nail talks up the making and reissue of his all-time classic, ‘Cassiopeia’
Originally issued through Warp Records in 1993 as part of Nottingham-based DiY collective compilation, ‘Strictly 4 Groovers’, Nail’s anthemic club tune ‘Cassiopeia’ withstood the test of time beautifully, losing nothing of its magnetic floor hoodoo over the years.
In Perspective: Teebs opens up about ‘Anicca’
Following the release of Teebs fourth album on Brainfeeder, we caught up with the producer to discuss ‘Anicca’, seeking a deeper understanding of its conceptual and philosophical inspirations while exploring various aspects of his creative process, artistic perspective, and the revelatory interconnection between visual art, music, and sound.
Up close and personal with Dj Balduin
Ahead of his performance in Amsterdam at This I s Not…A Party with Iron Curtis, Sevensol and Antepop on Saturday 19 October – guest writer Theresa Baumel caught up with DJ Balduin to learn more about his musical upbringing and how his connection to the Leipzig community helped shape and influence his musical career.
In Perspective: Paranoid London talk up sophomore album ‘PL’
Staff writer Andy Gillham met up with Quinn Whalley and Gerardo Delgado of Paranoid London at their studio in East London to discuss their recently released sophomore album ‘PL’.