Hidden Turn’s first incursion on Doc Scott’s 31 Recordings came two years ago with the release of ‘Big Dirty’ – Today we are glad to present the transcending ‘How To’, a deep spiralling cut built around a forcible broken-beat backbone, as dubbed-out synth whirls, riffling organic echoes and wailing distorted layers keep swashing in suspended motion.
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Selectors: Sassy J
For the second edition of Dekmantel x Grolsch ‘Sole Selector‘ series of 2016 we headed to Switzerland to hang out with Bern-based DJ and selector Sassy J with the aim of finding
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Gang Of Ducks: A trip inside Paradisia
After premiering Lovers Rock boss Ital’s banging contribution a couple of weeks ago, enigmatic Turin-based crew Gang Of Ducks come up with a proper track-by-track breakdown of the full ‘Paradisia’ compilation. Take a plunge!
Mixtape: DjRum selects his top piano cuts
To celebrate the release of DjRum’s trilogy pack on 2nd Drop Records we interviewed the London based producer and asked him to select his top piano cuts featuring; Alice Coltrane, Arvo Pärt, Terry Riley, Tim Hecker, Grouper, LV, Aphex Twin and Chris Clark.
Premiere: Tee Mango – Break Of Dawn
Boss of the music-devoted streetwear outlet Millionhands, Tom Mangan also happens to produce music under the moniker of Tee Mango. With already eight records under his belt – all released through the pipes of
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Dekmantel 2016
We certainly had high expectations when stepping in the deliciously green setting of Amsterdamse Bos for the very first time. The planets aligned for a perfect weekend of partying at Dekmantel: a chilled vibe and the opulent nature immediately absorbing us into their friendly arms, plus the cream of the crop of contemporary electronic music. Here is our remembrance from these intense four-days of raving in the woods.
Essential Guide: Berlin Atonal 2016
Split between Kraftwerk, Tresor and OHM, Berlin Atonal is without a doubt one of the most eagerly awaited events in Berlin thanks to its forward-thinking lineup and mouthwatering series of one-off live sets and epic world premieres. Here’s a shortlist of the performances which we look very much forward to.
Lanark Artefax: Abstract Spaces
As his stunning debut EP’s just been released via Lee Gamble’s UIQ label, we caught up with Lanark Artefax to discuss the concepts of presence and disintegration, emotions in music, his first connection with UIQ and the importance of musical theory on his work.
Midgar Records
As Midgar Records transitions from fledgling newcomer into a keenly anticipated name in the techno scene, we interviewed label founder Jacopo to open up about his label and to record this mix showcasing the label’s overcast aesthetics.
Avant Garde bring Röyksopp, John Talabot, Function, Kiasmos to London
Avant Garde are set to host a four-part series of events in London between August – November featuring Christian Löffler, Function, John Talabot, Kiasmos, Ø (Phase), Pfirter, Prins Thomas, Roman Flügel, Röyksopp and more.
Tresor 25 Years Festival: George Clinton and Kraftwerk stuck in an elevator
Vittoria de Franchis and Bogdan Licar share their personal account of Tresor’s 25 Years Festival in Berlin last month.
Premiere: Nebulo – Rules
Following on from the first episode of his ‘Safari Suites’ released last year via Parisian label Odd Frequencies, Nebulo steps up with the second volume of his heavy-battered jungle trek on the boundary-pushing Seagrave, bursting the frontiers between brain music and intuitive body language through eight cuts of dense, archaic techno outbursts.
Premiere: Foans – Heavy Traffic
Los Angeles label 100% Silk travels to the steep canyons and uneven reliefs of the Colorado region with Foans, a young producer who first emerged last year with the promising ‘Schema’. Stream the vibey, pleasure-seeking ‘Heavy Traffic’ within.
Premiere: Sad City – Smoke
Gary Caruth’s debut solo album as Sad City, released on July 29th via Emotional Response and Meda Fury, makes for a particularly enticing journey into the producer’s elegiac post-urban universe, allowing his supple blends of ambient and breathable electronica to fully develop. Stream the brightly-hued ‘Smoke’ within.
Beatrice Dillon / Karen Gwyer
The new Beatrice Dillon / Karen Gwyer split is a study in the ways a track can be pulled apart and reconstructed, a split release that does that rare thing of presenting two artists sonically distinct but somehow connected through concept.
Premiere: Baleine 3000 – Fried Oyster
With already a pair of records as Baleine 3000 under their belt, both released via Cologne-based imprint Sonig, Le Doux, Afrojaws and Kamoda make a remarkable return via Brussels ever-vanguard Vlek. Stream the Yardbirds-friendly, Hosono-House’esque ‘Fried Oyster’ within.