Interviews

Liverpool has always had a way of producing DJs who play with their chest out, and Matrefakt carry that spirit as well as anyone right now. Tony and Zac grew up on house music at home, caught the tail end of the legendary Cream parties, and have spent close to a decade turning those early... Read more »

Soul Quest Records opens a fresh chapter with ‘Re:Quest Vol.1’, a new remix series that revisits the label’s growing back catalogue, bringing fresh perspectives to music that already holds a special place in its story. Staying true to the label’s signature blend of deep, soulful house, jazz influences and broken beat, the four-track release brings... Read more »

Dutch producer Joost van der Vleuten has spent close to two decades refining a deep, atmospheric take on progressive music under his Namatjira alias, with releases on labels such as Anjunadeep, Sudbeat and Manual Music along the way. He now makes his debut on Tales Of Romance with the Delier EP, a two-track showcase that... Read more »

Aaron and Barak’s creative partnership began with a chance meeting on Koh Phangan in 2017, eventually growing into a shared musical vision shaped by years of friendship and studio experimentation.  Their latest collaboration, ‘Cruise CNTRL,’ is a reflection of that natural chemistry, built around a driving groove, hypnotic textures, and subtle psychedelic details. Rather than... Read more »

Kassian have never been easy to pin down. Drawing from techno, garage, breaks and beyond, the London duo have built a reputation for following instinct rather than genre boundaries.  Their new EP, ‘Gradients,’ finds them embracing a brighter, more melodic sound while retaining the weight and energy that has always defined their work.  We caught... Read more »

Known for his work within the Belgian hip-hop scene, Brussels-based producer DAÏKO is opening up a new chapter in his musical journey with ‘+++,’ his first electronic EP, released via Just Begun Records. Across three tracks, DAÏKO explores the meeting point between electro, footwork, juke, and Jersey Club, bringing together fast-paced rhythms, soulful melodies, and... Read more »

Since launching REBRN at the end of 2021, Israeli DJ and producer Idan Rahamim has been steadily shaping a sound built for the dancefloor – energetic, warm, and constantly evolving. His rise came quickly. In 2023, REBRN reached No. 1 in Beatport’s Indie Dance artist rankings, while ‘Contigo,’ released through Warner Music Central Europe, went... Read more »

From the raw energy of UK garage and reggae sound system culture to the soulful edges of broken beat, Last Nubian has built a reputation for music that defies easy categorisation. As he joins Freerange Records’ 30-year celebrations with the standout cut ‘Magic’, he reflects on collaboration, live performance, underground music culture and why the... Read more »

Ahead of their ‘Mycelium Bloom’ album release on NuNorthern Soul, we caught up with Muzka, Dan, and Simon to talk about imaginary landscapes, cosmic connections, Ibiza sunsets, creative curveballs, and the strange worlds that grow when three likeminded musicians give each other complete freedom.  From mystical forests and star filled skies to Dutch vocals, Parisian... Read more »

Rooted in the boundless musical traditions of Brazil and shaped by a life spent exploring sounds across continents, Caetano Malta has spent over three decades carving out a distinctive creative identity. Blending MPB, Tropicalia, Afro-Brazilian rhythms, and psychedelic influences, his music reflects a world without borders, where cultural exchange and instinctive experimentation go hand in... Read more »