Jehan Harding and Tom Durston report their experience of Sónar 2015.
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Lifted’s debut is the rare album, which feels purely next-level, like music beamed from an idealised future. And on its best moments, like Mint or the sparkling chill of closer Medicated Yoga, that future is very jazzy indeed.
Satoshi Tomiie
We caught up with Japanese house music legend Satoshi Tomiie to discuss his album “New Day”. Satoshi has also recorded a special ‘late night radio’ themed mix, encompassing music for all varieties of situations.
How To Become A Cult Leader No. 14 at Apiary Studios
This Friday (10th July) multi-disciplinary artist run platform “How To Become A Cult Leader” will host an eclectic selection of experimental music, performances and video art projections at Apiary Studios in Hackney, East London.
Secretsundaze Day & Night Birthday Party with Roman Flügel, Steffi, Hunee, Shanti Celeste, Bradley Zero
On Sunday 30th August secretsundaze celebrate their 14th birthday with a special day and night party spread across Oval Space (day) and Village Underground (night).
Domenique Dumont: Comme Ça
The cocktail of freshness and naiveté of Domenique Dumont’s Comme Ça makes for the exact type of album that you’ll keep getting back out for your own pleasure and share around like a little personal treasure that only the most deserving should know about.
Pender Street Steppers: The Glass City / Golden Garden
There is no digital gleam to their sound: it is well-worn, evoking the tired smiles of a group of friends who can do nothing but sway after a long night of dancing.
Conforce: Presentism
If somebody were to ask you what ‘sub-aquatic’ techno sounds like, ‘Presentism’ is the direction you might point them in with the caveat that whilst it is, indeed, the sound of submerged electronics, there’s absolutely a foot on the dry and precise land of the dance floor too.
Premiere: El_Txef_A ‘Every Day Is Blue Monday feat Meggy (Ada Remix) ’
Alongside the premiere, we spoke to Bilbao based producer El_Txef_A to discuss the necessity of the remix 12″ and why he ultimately selected Ada, Hrvsion, Bostro Pesopeo, Good Guy Mikesh and Bedouin to contribute remixes.
iO Sounds
We caught up with London based producer Rob Burn aka iO Sounds to discuss his creative hub ‘Ten 87 Studios’ in Seven Sisters and his recent signing to Derelicht to collaborate with visual artist, programmer and designer Joëlle.
Dungeon Acid scores soundtrack for Converse #Pleasecharge skate video
Swedish analog techno producer Dungeon Acid, real name Jean Louis Huhta, has been commissioned to score the soundtrack to Converse’s latest skate video #Pleasecharge.
Altered Soul Experiment release debut mixtape by Volcov
Paris via Berlin outlet Altered Soul Experiment releases debut mixtape, courtesy of Italian producer Volcov.
Nicolas Jaar: Nymphs II
The narcotised disco of his early singles gave way to the tactile electronica of Space Is Only Noise, and now Nymphs II shows Jaar sculpting sound more delicately and impressively than ever.
Dwig: From Here To There
From start to finish From Here To There is a deep house masterclass. It’s immediately accessible yet generous to the attentive listener, excelling in the mesmeric capabilities of the genre while pushing a varied, refreshing palette.
Trailer: Dekmantel & Warsteiner present Sole Selectors: Steve Rachmad
With just one week to go before Dekmantel release their first Sole Selectors video, in collaboration with Warsteiner, take a peek at the trailer for the forthcoming mini-documentary with Dutch producer Steve Rachmad.
Watch Satoshi Tomiie behind the scenes video on forthcoming album
Japanese producer Satoshi Tomiie reveals a behind the scenes video of his time spent working on his forthcoming album ‘New Day’ at Konk Studios in Crouch End, London.