Interviews

Little Talk with James Juke
James Juke has become one of New York’s most trusted ears on the dancefloor – a DJ, curator, and scholar whose sets bridge the soulful lineage of house with the restless energy of the city he now calls home. Raised in San Francisco and sharpened in Brooklyn’s underground, he brings a rare blend of deep... Read more »

Little Talk with Lazarusman
Few voices in contemporary electronic music are as instantly recognisable as Lazarusman’s. The South African spoken-word artist, poet, vocalist and songwriter has spent more than a decade expanding the narrative possibilities of dance music, bringing lyrical depth, social commentary and emotional honesty to club culture. Through acclaimed collaborations with artists including Stimming, FKA Mash, Johannes... Read more »

Little Talk with Anomaly
From hosting artists like Reznik, Super Flu, Lehar, and Andhim on Anomaly Radio to launching a label of their own, Nick and Harry have spent the last decade building a community around the music they love. Now, with the arrival of Anomaly Music and its debut release from Redfreya, the duo are taking their vision... Read more »

Little Talk with Jéroboam
Jéroboam aren’t just another big-band funk outfit – they’re a living, breathing ecosystem of groove. Born from the long-running tribute project Echoes Of, the Paris-based 11-piece has transformed years of studying the greats into a bold, contemporary funk identity of their own. Their debut LP marks a decisive leap: a band stepping out of homage... Read more »

Merch in Town hands the Underground a revenue stream it owns
Selling merch takes upfront cost and inventory most electronic music producers do not have. Merch in Town, launching June 17 in Montréal, removes both. The electronic music industry is worth $15.1 billion and growing 7% a year. Most of the people who make the music cannot live on it. 76% of new artists call their... Read more »

Little Talk with STES8410
STES8410 continues to refine a distinct sound shaped by cinematic atmosphere, groove-led storytelling, and detailed sound design, steadily building momentum across labels like Stellar Fountain, The Purr, and One Of A Kind. His latest track, ‘Sunflower,’ out on 3rd Avenue as part of the ‘Three Of A Kind’ VA, captures a key moment in that... Read more »

Little Talk with Ubaruh
Ubaruh is the sound of two decades of friendship erupting into something wild, percussive, and joyfully unrestrained. Born from a playful studio experiment during the pandemic, the duo’s debut album ‘Hey, Ubaruh!’ channels psychedelic dancefloor energy, Brazilian rhythmic chaos, and global club influences into a universe entirely their own. With real instruments, hypnotic grooves, and... Read more »

Little Talk with EMMË
Known in Mexico’s creative scene for his work as a chef and experiential curator, EMMË moves between gastronomy, music and immersive culture with a multidisciplinary approach shaped by projects including Mesa Nómada and collaborations within the Burning Man ecosystem. A long-time musician and guitarist, his relationship with sound extends far beyond the DJ booth. Now... Read more »

Little Talk with Franck Roger
Across decades of deep house evolution, Franck Roger has remained one of the genre’s most consistent architects – a producer whose sound is instantly recognisable yet never static. With a legacy rooted in MPC grit, soulful swing and an unshakeable devotion to craft, he continues to shape the scene while refusing to chase trends. For... Read more »

Little Talk with Martin Kohlstedt
German producer, composer, and pianist Martin Kohlstedt has just released his latest album, ‘Kluft,’ a deeply immersive and emotionally charged work that explores states of transition, uncertainty, and transformation. Taking its name from the German word for a gap, rupture, or divide, ‘Kluft’ captures the experience of existing between what was and what is yet... Read more »