Interviews

Little Talk with Dirty Channels
Dirty Channels have spent nearly two decades shaping dancefloors with a sound that’s equal parts heritage, curiosity, and club-tested instinct. From their formative years at Echoes and Take It Easy to collaborations with Chicago royalty, the Milan duo have built a reputation for deep musicality and unshakeable integrity. Their new EP ‘Jungle Echoes’ distills that... Read more »

Little Talk with Ari (Be)
Belgian producer Ari has spent the better part of two decades immersed in electronic music, first as a DJ and event organizer, and later as a producer developing a sound that moves comfortably between deep house, minimal house, and deep-tech territory. In recent years, his music has appeared on a growing number of international labels,... Read more »

Little Talk with LEA KEY
Fresh off the release of her latest single, ‘Runaway,’ we caught up with LEA KEY to discuss the inspiration behind the track, the importance of embracing new beginnings, and bringing her immersive KEY MOMENTS event back to her hometown of Hamburg. From personal growth to creating meaningful connections through music, she reflects on the moments... Read more »

Little Talk with Beauty and the Beat
Beauty and the Beat has long stood as a beacon for deep musical curiosity, analogue devotion and community-driven dance culture. What began as a party built on warmth, openness and an exceptional sound system has grown into a label dedicated to preserving and presenting timeless music on vinyl. In this interview, the BATB crew reflect... Read more »

Little Talk with Lauer
Fresh off his contribution to Lumière Noire Records’ ‘DESTIINO (Yuksek) – rem(ii)xes (EP)’, we caught up with German producer Lauer to discuss his approach to reimagining music, the philosophy behind his productions, and the stories that have shaped his distinctive sound. From his punk and skateboarding roots to the mystery of Pyramide III Studios and... Read more »

Little Talk with David Schwartz
DownJazz Records has always lived at the crossroads of New York grit and Detroit soul, but with’ Lush Grooves – Vol. 1, 2, 3,’ founder David Schwartz pushes that lineage into a new era. What began as a live soul-jazz album soon expanded into a sprawling, three-volume remix odyssey shaped by an intergenerational cast of... Read more »

Little Talk with Philippa
Philippa has long been a quietly influential force in Berlin’s electronic music landscape, a producer whose work balances emotional depth, harmonic richness and dancefloor intuition. With the launch of her new label, Panther Cuts, she steps into a new chapter of creative autonomy. We caught up with her to talk evolution, process, collaboration and the... Read more »

Little Talk with Vince Watson
Thirty years into a career defined by emotional depth, genre fluidity, and an unshakeable commitment to musical integrity, Vince Watson is still finding new ways to reinterpret his own legacy. With ‘Eminesence: The Mixes,’ he invites three of the most respected voices in deep and spiritual house – Cee ElAssaad, Atjazz, and Osunlade – to... Read more »

Little Talk with Fred Everything
Fred Everything has spent decades refining a sound that feels both timeless and quietly revolutionary – deep, musical, and guided by an unshakeable sense of honesty. With ‘Elysium,’ he leans even further into that space, letting intuition lead and trusting the emotional pull of his instruments. What emerges is a track that feels like a... Read more »

Little Talk with Nikka Lorak
With a new label on the horizon and a growing global profile, Nikka Lorak is focused on building more than just records – she’s building a movement. Through Cruel Kind, her forthcoming imprint, the DJ, producer, and former filmmaker aims to spotlight artists who combine musical excellence with the charisma and vision of true headliners.... Read more »