Genres

Little Talk with Beauty and the Beat
Beauty and the Beat has long stood as a beacon for deep musical curiosity, analogue devotion and community-driven dance culture. What began as a party built on warmth, openness and an exceptional sound system has grown into a label dedicated to preserving and presenting timeless music on vinyl. In this interview, the BATB crew reflect... Read more »

Decent Rides drop funky four-track excursion ‘Like We Do’ on Fortunea Records
Decent Rides return with ‘Like We Do,’ a four-track excursion through deep house, tech house, and cosmic grooves that lands as Fortunea Records’ first release after a brief hiatus. It’s a fitting comeback for the Austrian imprint, pairing the label’s refined underground sensibilities with the seasoned touch of the Bavarian duo, whose catalogue already stretches... Read more »

Little Talk with Lauer
Fresh off his contribution to Lumière Noire Records’ ‘DESTIINO (Yuksek) – rem(ii)xes (EP)’, we caught up with German producer Lauer to discuss his approach to reimagining music, the philosophy behind his productions, and the stories that have shaped his distinctive sound. From his punk and skateboarding roots to the mystery of Pyramide III Studios and... Read more »

Premiere: Hernán Cattáneo and Tom Pavicich let ‘Bloom’ blossom on Balance
There are few names in progressive house that carry the weight of Hernán Cattáneo. The Argentine maestro has spent decades shaping the global sound of the genre, and his imprint Balance has grown into one of electronic music’s most respected homes for forward thinking dance music. Now he returns alongside fellow Argentine talent Tom Pavicich... Read more »

Little Talk with David Schwartz
DownJazz Records has always lived at the crossroads of New York grit and Detroit soul, but with’ Lush Grooves – Vol. 1, 2, 3,’ founder David Schwartz pushes that lineage into a new era. What began as a live soul-jazz album soon expanded into a sprawling, three-volume remix odyssey shaped by an intergenerational cast of... Read more »

Gabey & PFL76 launch their new label Wide Shut Records with debut single ‘Clockwork’
A new independent imprint is emerging from Montréal with a vision that extends beyond the dancefloor. Founded by creative partners PFL76 and Gabey, Wide Shut Records makes its debut with Clockwork—a hypnotic and thought-provoking first release that introduces both the label’s sonic direction and its broader artistic philosophy. Designed as more than just a platform... Read more »

Little Talk with Philippa
Philippa has long been a quietly influential force in Berlin’s electronic music landscape, a producer whose work balances emotional depth, harmonic richness and dancefloor intuition. With the launch of her new label, Panther Cuts, she steps into a new chapter of creative autonomy. We caught up with her to talk evolution, process, collaboration and the... Read more »

Little Talk with Vince Watson
Thirty years into a career defined by emotional depth, genre fluidity, and an unshakeable commitment to musical integrity, Vince Watson is still finding new ways to reinterpret his own legacy. With ‘Eminesence: The Mixes,’ he invites three of the most respected voices in deep and spiritual house — Cee ElAssaad, Atjazz, and Osunlade — to... Read more »

Ricart Maria & Madison Park join forces on There Is A Light with understated groove via ‘Natural Philosophy’
Ricart Maria and Madison Park come together on ‘Natural Philosophy,’ a groove-driven collaboration landing via There Is A Light that places subtlety and atmosphere at the forefront. Built around rolling percussion, a warm, weighty low-end, and delicately woven vocal elements, the record favours restraint over excess, allowing its hypnotic rhythm to do the heavy lifting.... Read more »

Jody Wisternoff & David Hohme unite on shimmering new single ‘5 years’ with mredrollo & Artic White on remix duties
After first appearing as the opening track on David Hohme’s ‘Where My Heart Is Vol. 5’ mix compilation and vinyl, ‘5 Years’ with Jody Wisternoff finally receives its official standalone release. Blending shimmering melodies with warm organic textures, the collaboration captures the reflective energy both artists are known for. Alongside the original, rising label talents... Read more »