Fusing strains of off-kilter tribal percussion and hints of classic Bristol bass through a sultry savanna of organic sounds, Ploy’s second offering for Timedance sets even higher standards. We sat down with Sam Smith to discuss his production methods, shifting monikers as well as his unconcealed love for bongos.
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Results2325In conversation with Matrixxman and Setaoc Mass
A driving force in the Mancunian scene, Sam Coates aka Setaoc Mass teamed up with none other than San Francisco’s pounding techno crackerjack Charlie Duff alias Matrixxman for what was certainly one of the most eagerly-awaited and intriguing debuts this year. We caught up with the dynamic duo.
J. Albert talks up his debut EP as DJ Osom
Inaugurating his new DJ Osom alias, which he describes as the epitome of “free” and a way to have “more control over my name”, J. Albert delivers a proper mind-altering slice of overboiling electronics, packed to the rim with sweltering extraterrestrial ambiences and sizzling acid chords hunting in packs. Stream the record in full within.
Music Video: Shinoby – Celestial Bliss
Continuing his ventures into the darkest fringes of techno and industrial, Shinoby recently released his debut album ‘Celestial Bliss’ via his own platform Istheway. Today the Italian producer is back with a special 2-minute trailer directed by YouTube’s fantasie rav.
Premiere: Troy Gunner – Majesty
Sometimes, simplicity is key when you’re on a dance floor. Whether you’re hearing thumping bass, skittering percussion or a jubilant melody; stripping things down to their
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OL: Height Difference
There’s a certain level of expectation when you’ve delivered probably the strongest release to date for Gost. Drafted in for a full album this time, OL has tweaked his approach slightly, smoothing out the cracks of his old sound. His new contribution represents something less immediately impulsive – and undoubtedly less dark.
Listen back to Joel Eel’s charming industrial mix on Newtype Rhythms
It’s always nice to see Newtype Rhythms venture towards an unearthed venture, while the Brooklyn radio show has featured producers delving towards film scores, Eastern European record
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Premiere: Force Placement – Golden Hour
Navigating across the more abstract and empirical fringes of electronic music, Los Angeles-based label Material Image has slowly but surely established as one of the Californian
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Set times revealed for Farr Festival 2017
Yesterday Farr Festival revealed set times for their three day celebration of music, taking place between 13 – 15th July at Bygrave Woods in Hertfordshire, just
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Premiere: Diego Tierres ‘Solar Winds Part 2’
To date, X-Kalay has cut its own niche through pastel infused dusty grooves. From its excellent debut through Kask ‘Periferia‘ back in its hand stamped white
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Various Artists: TIME002
In a couple of weeks time Chicago-based imprint These Things Take Time will release their second compilation ‘TIME002’ featuring Eva 00, Maxine & Cleo, Pntiac Streatnor and Tito Fuego. Take a listen to the four tracks pressed to wax in full!
Max McFerren steps up on Dublin’s First Second Label with new Complete Walkthru EP
Following the launch of his eponymous label and sophomore album as Complete Walkthru earlier this year, NYC-based producer Max McFerren will return later in the summer to
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Tried + Tested: MasterSounds – Radius 4
Tried + Tested is our new feature series where we road test equipment in a unique live setting. On the 9th June we teamed up with UK based vinyl enthusiast company MasterSounds to host a 6-hour vinyl only party at Peckham Springs with residents Antepop, Luca Schiavioni and guest selector Kalimo to test out the “Radius 4” rotary mixer for the very first time.
Riverside Festival 2017
With Glasgow’s Riverside Festival boasting an unorthodox city centre location and an equally impressive lineup of European techno acts we paid a visit to the festival to see what they could pull off.
My Love For 90’s Techno: Marcos Cabral talks up “Prochainement”
Ahead of the release of ‘Dimensions Recordings: An Introduction – Part 2′, we caught up with the American producer to get his two cents about his contribution to the release and what the future holds now being part of the Dimensions family.
Premiere: Viers – A Moment In The Machine
There was the mother ship Shall Not Fade and its offshoots SNF White and Lost Palms, now you can add Dream Of Dystopia to the Bristol imprint’s
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