Interviews

With a sound defined by cinematic tension, hypnotic movement, and emotional depth, Warsaw-based producer TarDo channels both personal transformation and raw creative energy into his latest release, ‘Chaos.’ Built around analog warmth and a sense of evolving intensity, the EP captures the turbulence and beauty of growth. We caught up with him to discuss the... Read more »

With over two decades of deep dancefloor experience behind him, Manchester-born, London-based artist t.na has long been a quiet force in the underground, a selector, label head, and producer whose craft bridges groove, emotion, and timeless rhythm. Following a string of standout releases on his own Pickled Music and its sister imprints, he steps out... Read more »

Brooklyn-based producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Bad Colours returns with his fourth LP ‘Promise’ on Bastard Jazz. The project marks another evolution for Ibe Soliman, whose career has seen him DJ alongside James Murphy, Mark Ronson, and Q-Tip, and produce for the mighty Kendrick Lamar and Faith Evans. We sat down the artist to discuss the... Read more »

Julian Bainbridge has quietly carved out his niche in Berlin’s underground house scene: a vinyl-digging DJ/producer, label-founder of Sounds Over Seas and one committed to the deeper side of house music. With the release of his debut LP ‘Directions’ recently under his belt, he steps up not just as curator but as artist, diving into... Read more »

There’s a certain sun-soaked swagger on the latest cut from Kevin Knapp, ‘West Coast’,  a groove that feels like it was born from warm concrete, ocean air, and pure Bay Area soul. Back home in California and feeling creatively grounded, he finds peace in the familiar, rediscovers old records, and continues to chase the eternal... Read more »

Egypt’s Adham Zahran has been quietly shaping his corner of the house music universe for years — the kind of producer whose sound you recognize before you see his name. Rooted in deep, soulful grooves and that unmistakable Detroit influence, Zahran’s music carries the warmth of old-school spirit with the finesse of a modern craftsman.... Read more »

Lakeshouse is a fictitious club-utopia, dreamt up by a group of producers, DJs and jazz musicians based in Oslo. Their idiosyncratic soundtrack to this fantasy club rests on the Norwegian tradition of “bonkers” (Mixmag) house and space disco, yet sounds like it could be a scene of its own. Far from traditionalists, their blend of... Read more »

Marking a major milestone in its journey, Madorasindahouse celebrates its 100th release — a testament to over a decade of curating soulful, rhythm-driven music that bridges cultures and communities. We caught up with the team behind the label to reflect on its evolution from a humble YouTube channel to a global movement and to discuss... Read more »

The ever-reliable FCL, aka Belgian house heroes San Soda and Red D, are back on the block with a remastered remix package of ‘Can We Try,’ released on London label Freerange Records. We got the chance to sit down with San Soda to discuss all things production process, the new track, where we should visit... Read more »

Brooklyn’s newest sonic troublemaker, Non-Friction, isn’t easing into the scene, it’s flooring it. With its foundation in cheeky cuts, groovy gems, and slippery slappers made for dim rooms and delirious mornings, the label’s early output is as much about feeling as it is about finesse. Every track is a little reckless, a little raw, and... Read more »