Interviews

On ‘Ada,’ Eshach steps into the spotlight with a debut EP that feels both deeply personal and quietly confident. Blending cinematic atmospheres, hypnotic grooves, and emotive storytelling, the Karakol release introduces a producer shaped by years of behind-the-scenes work in sound design, film composition, and collaboration with artists like Eitan Reiter. From ambient openings to... Read more »

Ibiza-born selector and producer Bruno Roth steps onto NYC-based imprint Onysia with the ‘Sweet Paradise’ EP, a refined four-tracker that leans into soulful depth, subtle musicality, and timeless house sensibilities. With remixes from J Gabriel and Tommy Vicari Jnr, the release reflects both Bruno’s classical roots and his deep connection to disco, funk, and house... Read more »

We welcome Slxm Sol – producer, DJ, sound engineer, and co-founder of Soul Quest Records – to When We Dip as the label opens 2026 with his deeply felt new release, ‘Simple Love’ EP. Blending soulful house warmth with London-rooted broken beat and jazz-infused textures, the EP reflects both Slxm Sol’s emotional depth as a... Read more »

Federico Scavo is an Italian house artist veteran who, going into 2026, is celebrating his 35th anniversary as a touring dj. We caught up with him recently to find out his current plans for it, how the role of a DJ has changed over the years, and how he stays creatively inspired after all this... Read more »

With ‘Underwater,’  Claxy open 2026 by diving deeper into both movement and meaning. The Brazil-born, Germany-based duo blend melancholic indie dance and melodic house with Maculelê-inspired rhythms, funk-leaning percussion, and bilingual intimacy — creating a track that feels equally at home in sunset sets and inward moments. Written over nearly four years, ‘Underwater’ captures a... Read more »

Msystem & Toxo are producers and sound engineers who have been quietly shaping dancefloors for over a decade. They return to The Disco Express with ‘Feeling Underground,’ a two-track EP that  leans into the raw, human side of nu-disco and soulful house. Featuring the powerful  vocals of Fatimah Provillon, both tracks are crafted entirely from... Read more »

With their new single ‘Outta Space’ now out on NELEVEN, Volac continue to refine their playful yet heavyweight approach to tech-house. Known for blending groove-driven energy with clear, accessible ideas, the duo have built a sound that’s instantly recognisable while constantly evolving. We caught up with them to discuss the new track, their creative dynamic... Read more »

Few duos have left as deep or enduring a mark on house and funk culture as Charles Levine and Eli Goldstein, aka Soul Clap, whose influence spans decades of dancefloors, labels, and community-driven projects. Fresh off the release of ‘Drowning In Your Love’ on Freerange Records, the pair check in to reflect on their journey... Read more »

Belgian artist Nikka Lorak begins 2026 with an unapologetically intimate statement. Her new single ‘Desire’, out this month on Animarium, blends cinematic textures with deep, bass-driven energy, marking a bold new chapter for the artist now splitting her time between London and the Middle East. We sat down with Nikka to talk about the story... Read more »

With Swiss, Italian, and Spanish roots, Carol Fernandez has built a sound shaped by culture, emotion, and years spent digging through records in her father’s shop. A longtime pillar of Zurich’s scene, she’s curated her own Love Mobile at Street Parade for over 16 years and continues to craft immersive, detail-rich sets that reflect her... Read more »