Interviews

Little Talk with Weekend Affair
Weekend Affair have spent more than a decade shaping a sound that feels both intimate and expansive, pairing French lyrics with electronic textures that travel effortlessly from dancefloors to quiet, late-night moments. As they revisit their breakthrough track ‘Duel’ for its anniversary edition, Cyril and Louis reflect on the evolution of their songwriting, the creative... Read more »

Little Talk with Bogdan Ra
Lisbon-based DJ and producer Bogdan Ra opens an exciting new chapter with the release of ‘US 001,’ the debut EP on the newly launched US Records. Inspired by the unmistakable energy and atmosphere of Ibiza, the four-track release blends elements of ’70s disco, early 2000s pop, electro-clash and house into a collection designed to soundtrack... Read more »

Little Talk with Ben Evers & Najeh
‘Chica’ started as a two hour studio session between friends and turned into one of the biggest underground tracks of the summer. What began as an accidentally shared Dropbox folder led to Saoirse playing the track for months before Ben Evers and Najeh even knew, and eventually to a viral moment at Circoloco Thailand that... Read more »

Little Talk with DJ Soch
For more than four decades, DJ Soch has carried the spirit of house music with a quiet consistency that speaks louder than any spotlight. From early discoveries in a small Italian town to shaping underground communities across the country, his journey has been defined by curiosity, respect and a deep belief in the culture that... Read more »

Little Talk with Nightsteppaz
As Vibe Me To The Moon celebrates its landmark 50th catalog release, the independent imprint finds itself reflecting on a journey that has quietly unfolded over the past decade. What began as an outlet for Nightsteppaz’s own productions has evolved into a globally minded label with a growing reputation for championing deep, soulful, “fad-free” house... Read more »

Little Talk with Inámo, Wild Dark, & Ariaano
Years in the making, ‘Forgiv’e sees Inámo, Wild Dark, Ariaano, and Starving Yet Full come together for a collaboration built on creative trust rather than convenience. Out now via trueColors, the EP explores the space where emotive songwriting meets dancefloor-focused production, pairing the stirring title track with the deeper, more cinematic ‘Scenic Route.’ We spoke... Read more »

Little Talk with Emi Galvan
Argentine producer Emi Galvan returns to Sudbeat with ‘I Wish’, a three-track EP rooted in longing, restraint, and emotional release. Across ‘I Wish’, ‘Mily’, and ‘Boomera’, he moves from vulnerability to warmth and club-ready force, shaping a record that feels deeply personal while staying locked to the dancefloor. Speaking with When We Dip, Emi reflects... Read more »

Little Talk with Dubl Drat
After twenty five years of building a distinct world under the Nebraska name, the producer steps forward with Dubl Drat, a new alias that feels less like a break and more like a shift in perspective. Across this conversation, he reflects on his new EP, the past, reshaping familiar materials, and the creative impulses guiding... Read more »

Little Talk with VE/RA
Dutch producer VE/RA continues to make her mark on the harder side of techno with another standout release on Amelie Lens’ EXHALE imprint. Fresh off the release of ‘Out Of My Mind,’ we caught up with VE/RA to talk about the new track, the artists who shaped her sound, her career breakthrough, and her journey... Read more »

Little Talk with SAM SHI
SAM SHI is a Los Angeles-based vocalist and producer whose path to the dancefloor ran through physics, tech, and a 200-hour yoga teacher training. Now releasing on two of dance music’s most respected labels within months of each other, she appears on Anjunadeep Explorations with ‘Aside’ and on Crosstown Rebels with ‘What U Said,’ a... Read more »