Interviews

Little Talk with Seth Vogt
Seth Vogt has been producing world-class dance music for over two decades, all along remaining committed to his detailed, melodic signature sound, while still continuously evolving through changing trends and shifting genres. In short order: he moved to Orlando, FL to study recording in the late 90s, worked for some well-known studios, and was mentored... Read more »

Little Talk with Luke Alessi
Today we had the pleasure of catching up with Australia’s Luke Alessi as his remix for RÜFÜS DU SOL’s ‘Devotion’ releases alongside their full ‘Surrender Remixes’ LP. Alessi’s ability to seamlessly blur the lines between house, electro, indie dance, afro, prog & techno has quickly gained him global recognition and garnered support from the likes... Read more »

Little Talk with Mr. ID
Mr.ID is a Moroccan based DJ/Producer who also helps run the well-known Elbaraka record label and party brand. We caught up with him recently to find out more about the Moroccan scene and its roots, and to hear about his recent release ‘Black Diamond’ and how it came to be… WWD: Hey MR.ID! Introduce... Read more »

Premiere: Dachshund unveils a new EP on the new Reborn Project label by Armen Miran
Dachshund has been a DJ and music producer for quite some time now. He is the co-owner of the label Clapper and he released music on Poker Flat, Gruuv, Bar 25, Rebellion, 8Bit, Rejected and more… This August, he unveils a new EP on Reborn Project, the new label by Armen Miran. We have the... Read more »

Interview : Warung returns to XYZ with the sensational Shrine EP
The rising Boston-based duo Warung arrive on XYZ with their first full EP on the imprint, following their collaboration with Enamour on one of the imprint’s most essential tracks – Forget Your Name. With releases flowing on Anjunadeep, Street Tracks, and Gorgon City’s Realm Records, Warung has caught the ear of global tastemakers with a... Read more »

Interview: Monkey Safari talks about their new ‘Body Language’ compilation
August will see Monkey Safari put out their long-awaited Body Language Vol. 24. The 18-track affair is a deep dive into their own musical output as well as a testament to their alluring DJ style. German pair Monkey Safari have become Get Physical mainstays over the years. In 2022, they have released a wealth of... Read more »

Little Talk with Micke
You may recognize Micke for his sterling production of late, both solo and with the legendary Sandra Collins. His history, though, is deeply rooted – running all the way back to turn-of-the-millenium Washington D.C., in iconic venues such as Nation and Club 5, and a tenure as a resident DJ and organizer for one of... Read more »

Little Talk with ADJUMA & Shredder SA
Adjuma & Shredder SA are two artists who combine beautifully on their new Afro House release ‘We Belong’ on Mozambique-based label My Other Side Of The Moon. We caught up with them recently to see how they came together, and how their journey into dance music came about… WWD: Hey! What’s your year been... Read more »

Interview with Simon Doty: ‘I think a lot of people underestimate how mentally draining the music industry can be’
Today it’s a pleasure for us to host Simon Doty on an interview to chat about his new label ‘RECESS’, is recent EP on Purified and the influences basket-ball had on his musical career. Enjoy! WWD: Hi Simon! Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions! What have you been up to... Read more »

Interview: HOVR connects with the mysterious Conté on his TOR debut
As we hit the year’s primetime weeks, we’re thrilled to welcome a TOR debutant to the imprint. Conté, an alias for someone you likely know well, arrives in immense style with a gorgeous cut for blissed-out summer moments. Tendo rests upon delightful piano chords and rhythmic rotations. Building in its imposition, Conté’s drums open wide... Read more »