Interviews

With ‘Organic Matters,’ Balaphonic continues to carve out a space where global percussion, Mancunian irreverence, and electronic production coexist. Rooted in the instincts of a lifelong drummer, the project thrives on the harmonic interplay of acoustic instruments and the spontaneity of improvisation. These new tracks reflect not only years of rhythmic study but also the... Read more »

Pete Herbert has spent more than two decades travelling, DJing and collecting musical impressions from across the world. His new album Far Flung distills those journeys into a vivid atmospheric travelogue shaped by coastlines, festivals, field recordings, and the people and places that left their mark. In this interview, he reflects on the stories behind... Read more »

Martin Iveson, better known as Atjazz, has spent decades shaping the emotional core of deep house. His productions balance warmth, precision and soul in a way that has become instantly recognisable across dancefloors worldwide. With his new track ‘Love You Day One’ appearing on Freerange Records’ ‘Thirty Years Volume Three,’ he steps into a milestone... Read more »

Few artists are as committed to the timeless values of deep house as Orlando B. Drawing inspiration from Detroit’s musical legacy and the warmth of ’90s production techniques, the London-based producer has steadily built a reputation for soulful, groove-led records that favour atmosphere over hype. As founder of Contemplate Recordings, he’s remained dedicated to music... Read more »

There’s something about summer that lends itself naturally to music: warm nights, open skies, long days, and those fleeting hours between sunset and sunrise. For Room Service, those feelings came into focus during a trip to Gran Canaria in 2025, where the duo found themselves inspired by the island’s laid-back energy, ocean air, and unmistakable... Read more »

For more than two decades, Sean McCabe has carved out a distinctive place in soulful dance music, balancing deep-rooted influences with a restless curiosity that keeps his sound evolving.  From his work as a DJ and producer to the growth of Good Vibrations from a Bristol party into a respected label, his approach has always... Read more »

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 »

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 »

‘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 »

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 »