Interviews

Select Cuts: ICS [Sintope/OFF Recordings]
The latest episode of the Select Cuts welcomes OFF Recordings, Sintope and Get Physical man ICS. The producer has become a shining light for the Romanian House and Techno scene in recent years with the delivery of a dozen engrossing cuts featuring on some of the finest labels out there. We’re delighted to welcome Cristian into the... Read more »

Mendo makes waves with task of Toolroom Live [Premiere + Interview]
Clarisse Records chief Mendo is next in a long of top quality artists to take on the Toolroom Live compilation. Joined by Amtrac and Filterheadz, Mendo has been tasked with what is a revered role at the label. He has be chosen to exhibit the sound with which the label associates at its very core. This week, we caught up with... Read more »

Deep Love with Dirt Crew’s Peter Gyselaers & Schmutz [Interview + Mix]
Berlin-based imprint Dirt Crew Recordings has been influencing the record boxes and the listening habits of DJs and music lovers alike since its inception in 2004. The last decade has seen the label emerge as a stalwart for the underground movement, amassing a plentiful following with it’s unique approach to the modern music conundrum and its forward-thinking, forever-fresh... Read more »

WWD 040 – Van Did [Herzblut/Grrreat Recordings]
WWD 040 welcomes Montréal’s Esteban Lara AKA Van Did. The talented young producer first caught our eye with releases on Stephan Bodzin’s Herzblut imprint before signing to Hernan Cattaneo’s ever impressive Sudbeat label. 2015 has seen the Canada-based artist switch the focus to his own budding label Grrreat Recordings with new music from Lox D, FEM and... Read more »

Berlin’s Postbahnhof to welcome Heron & Flash Recordings crew [Mix + Interview]
September 18th sees the Flash Recordings crew take over Berlin’s Postbahnhof for what will undoubtedly be an exquisite evening of Techno. Joining label head Florian Meindl on the bill are Heron, Jamie Anderson, Ixel, Leghau and Avgusto. This week, WWD sat down with former Soma and KMS man Heron, who made an emphatic return to the Flash imprint earlier this year... Read more »

Moving On From Four On The Floor – An Interview with HNNY
Swedish producer HNNY is something of an anomaly in today’s electronic music world. With a distinctive style, seemingly uncorrupted by the influence of electronic music fads or trends, he produces a soft, flavorful range of dance music which never fails to lift the spirits and has engendered a consistent stream of support from the underground... Read more »

Dustin Nantais Returns to Montréal’s Salon Daomé with Strange Town Recordings [Interview]
Einmusika and Manual Music producer Dustin Nantais makes his Montréal return this week. The Toronto producer is all set to take infamous House Music haunt Le Salon Daomé on a journey of the deep, melodic variety this Tuesday (Sept 8th). Nantais is back throwing it down with the Strange Town Records crew, who are collaborating... Read more »

Boxed Off Festival: Ellum’s Shall Ocin all set for Dublin return [Interview]
Boxed Off Festival is a brand new one-day music and AV experience launching September 19th with Nina Kraviz, Patrick Topping, Dense & Pika, Daniel Avery and many other world-renowned artists. The event takes place at Fairyhouse just 30 minutes from Dublin City Centre. It marks a return to Ireland for future star Shall Ocin, who graced the decks as... Read more »

WWD 039 – NTFO [DIYNAMIC/Sintope]
When we first started our central mix series back in 2014, one of earliest and biggest names on the roster were Sintope label heads NTFO. They featured in a very successful episode 006 and a year on we figured it was time to get the DIYNAMIC duo back on board for another instalment. Just like the last... Read more »

Bardia F releases ‘Doing Alright’ on Stacey Pullen’s Blackflag Recordings [Premiere + Interview]
San Francisco’s Bardia F is the latest producer to join Stacey Pullen’s Blackflag family, marking his debut on the imprint with an impressive three track release. Dark, brooding techno, where power meets relentless energy. Catching up with the Blue Orb label boss this week, he’s detailed his recent rise, while also sharing a full premiere... Read more »