Alt/Electronica

Premiere: Label boss Hardt Antoine returns to Reculture with kaleidoscopic, trance-inducing EP ‘My Love’
Acclaimed DJ, producer, label head, and promoter Hardt Antoine shares his kaleidoscopic new EP ‘My Love’ on his own label, Reculture. ‘My Love’ is an eclectic sonic journey, taking the listener on a trance-inducing trip through analogue melodies. The EP kicks off with the driving techno of ‘Dove’, and the titular refrain repeated in an... Read more »

Little Talk with Kiskadee
kiskadee, London’s own Jack Chown, has quickly become a key player in the electronic music landscape. His journey from engineering for stars like Jessie Ware and M.I.A to taking the spotlight showcases his knack for blending emotional tunes, complex rhythms, and rich textures into engaging soundscapes. Since his first EP, ‘Home,’ dropped in 2021, kiskadee... Read more »

Imeïa releases ‘The Chaos Inside’ on When We Dip XYZ: ‘I’m edging closer to achieving a distinct and recognizable sound.’
Following INVŌKER’s ‘Superhero’, When We Dip XYZ is proud to present ‘The Chaos Inside’ from Imeïa, who has already been spotlighted on imprints such as Isolate, Frau Blau and Sum Over Histories. On this EP, the enigmatic producer blends impactful grooves, uncharacteristic delays, poignant textures and creative use of silence. We caught up with him... Read more »

Premiere: Kiko & Agoria join forces to release ‘Second Life’, ahead of Kiko’s new album ‘Digital Family’
Prepare to embark on a musical journey like no other as Kiko announces his highly anticipated album ‘Digital Family’, which will be released in October 2024. To kick things off, he’s teaming up with the illustrious Agoria for the release of the first single, ‘Second Life’. ‘Digital Family’ will be a reflection of Kiko’s remarkable... Read more »

Swedish-duo Lokatt present their new EP ‘Little Rebel’
Swedish producer-duo LOKATT is back with their fourth EP, ‘Little Rebel’. The EP will be released on their own label Oma Gusti in collaboration with Kranglan Broadcast (Harald Björk/Cocoon) in early spring 2024. All tracks were produced by Johanna and Nina Piroth, with co-production by Barcelona-based producer Dinky. First out, the single ‘Little Rebel’ out... Read more »

Little Talk with Lake Turner
Andrew Halford, better known as Lake Turner, is a London-based producer, who transitioned from a background in post-punk and indie music to electronic music. Notably, Lake Turner has released multiple EPs and the full-length album, ‘Videosphere,’ a blend of ambient-disco-techno crafted in London and on his parents’ farm in Worcestershire. Lake Turner creates music that... Read more »

Premiere: An extension of his reinvention, Fakear’s ‘Elysium’ makes waves on Nowadays
Acclaimed French DJ / producer Fakear delivers the final focus track ‘Elysium’ from his upcoming album ‘Hypertalisman’ due on 19th January 2024 out through Nowadays Records. Following on from his recent singles ‘Nova’, ‘Inner Forest’, ‘About You’ and ‘Healing’, ‘Elysium’ continues Fakear’s musical evolution with a fine concoction of emotive, quirky, globally tuned electronic music,... Read more »

Interview: Stavroz talks about their new single ‘Her Eyes Were Red’
Hailing from Belgium, Stavroz evolved into masters of acoustic-infused electronica. Their EP ‘The Ginning’ was a turning point, seamlessly melding diverse musical backgrounds. Now, with ‘Kick Up The Dust’, they promise an even richer tapestry of sounds, incorporating Brazilian vocals and jazzy duduk. Stavroz’s live performances are legendary, a testament to their exceptional musical synergy.... Read more »

Little Talk wtih LAAKE
Creativity is often said to be sparked, but it’s not every day that you hear about an actual electrocution inspiring an album. However, on VOLT, LAAKE’s forthcoming release, it was indeed a violent electric shock caused by a faulty light fixture that ignited the musician’s imagination. This event transformed what was initially intended to be... Read more »

Max Cooper remixes ANNA and East Forest’s single ‘Let You In’
Electronic producer & DJ ANNA today reveals that acclaimed musician, sound designer and creative Max Cooper has remixed her collaboration with the electro-acoustic and contemporary classical giant East Forest. The London-based audio-visual artist adds new electronica contours that magnifies ‘Let You In’s fragile and psychedelically charged yet emotionally warm admission, foregrounding his admiration of songcraft... Read more »