To celebrate the release of their fifth album, Brooklyn-based synth-pop duo Xeno & Oaklander tell us about the origins of their album ‘Hypnos’ and the affiliation it has with ancient Greek mythology.
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Rosy Morris talks up London’s latest inclusive club night NAFF
We caught up with Rosy Morris to find out more about her inaugural club night kicking off in London at Corsica Studios this International Women’s Day weekend with Mama Snake, Miley Serious, SHYBOI, Blasha & Allat and Anu.
Silk Road Assassins talk up debut ‘State Of Ruin’ LP on Planet Mu
Silk Road Assassins have built themselves a piece of art in ‘State of Ruin’ – their debut LP on Planet Mu. We caught up with them to discuss their new album and troubleshoot some potential saving graces for when 2019 goes down the pan.
In Perspective: Italian producer Nicolò talks up debut ‘HMZ004’ EP on HomeMadeZucchero
We sat back with Italian producer Nicolò to discuss a wide array of matters, from his beginnings in DJing to the deeply evocative facet of his music, through the influence of Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock on his craft.
Max Richter talks synths, literature and White Boy Rick
As prolific as he is obsessed with music, we caught up with Max Richter to discuss his love for electronic music, synthesizers, literature and his recent soundtrack for the film ‘White Boy Rick’.
In Perspective: Don’t DJ talks up remixing, studio method specifics and opening paths to innovation
With the coming release of Beige’s debut 12″ on Global Warming Records, we sat down for an in-depth chat with Don’t DJ to discuss all things from his take on remixing to his studio method specifics, through cutting new paths of innovation into the game.
Best Extended Players of 2018
Following the publication of our Best Albums of 2018 we now turn our attention to the trusty format of the 12-inch extended player.
Best Albums of 2018
Having kept our opinion quiet over the past two years, we’ve compiled what we believe to be the best albums of 2018.
Norman Nodge talks up his first release in seven years ‘Embodiment’
When it comes to holding up a golden standard as a techno DJ, there are few at the level of Berghain resident Norman Nodge. To celebrate the release of his ‘Embodiment’ EP on Ostgut Ton we caught up with Nodge for a quick fire Q&A and a pounding 88-min mix from the man himself.
James Lavelle and The Man From Mo’Wax
Following the release of ‘The Man From Mo’Wax’, an excellent documentary telling the story of James Lavelle’s rise to prominence and fall, we caught up with the man himself to discuss his past, present and future.
Working Women’s DJ Voices opens up about her ascendant year and what’s coming up next
Between hosting a radio show on The Lot and events at Jupiter Disco, plus touring with Working Women and booking for Brooklyn-based institution Nowadays, DJ Voices barely has time to soak it all in. We caught up with the rising deejay and she delivers mix of obscure records for Newtype Rhythms.
We will fail talks dancing and avoiding the club scene altogether
We caught up with Polish producer and graphic designer We Will Fail ahead of her performance at Unsound Festival 2018 to dig a little deeper into what brought upon this unique sense of ‘self’ into her work. In addition we are happy to present a track premiere from the album, “Put Your Hands Up In The Air”.
Pulsewidth: X-Kalay
X-Kalay label founder Sam Astbury busts all possible affiliations and putative genre classification to dish out a solar-powered journey across seaside dreamscapes, seesawing acid reliefs and other opulently textured off-piste trails. Warm, soothing, all-round sprightly house vibrations aplenty.
Clark dreams up AI music making methods and discusses his new imprint Throttle Records
Eager to find out more about the ins and outs of Clark’s new record label and debut 12″, we sat down with Chris to discuss a wide array of subjects including AI music making methods, the pressure of presenting an idealised self image to the world, as well as “seeing beauty in everyday things”.
Conspiracy theories, Memphis rap, Waistdeep Clique: Agnarkea talks up ‘Black Helicopters’ LP
Ahead of the release of his blaring debut vinyl release, ‘Black Helicopters’, due out early November on Manchester’s Natural Sciences, we caught up with the Richmond-based producer Agnarkea to discuss the makings of the album and his vision of modern America and conspiracy theories.
Gag Flag: Maoupa Mazzocchetti talks up his second album on Editions Gravats
We caught up with Maoupa Mazzocchetti to delve further into the ins and outs of his complex, pigeonhole-proof musical realm. With his trademark sense of humour and generous eloquence, the French producer takes us back to the sources of ‘Gag Flag’ but also speaks studio methods, wider artistic vision as well as his large stream of influences.