Interviews

Interview: Quenum talks about his 35 years of career and his upcoming tour in the USA
Iconic French DJ and producer, Quenum delivers a trippy 2-track EP with Francesco Mami and Vander delivering their own interpretations for ‘Drone’. A lover of music in all its forms, Quenum has an established 35-year career and has gained the respect of techno pioneers as well as the following of the younger generation. ‘Drone’ and... Read more »

Interview: Kate Stein talks about her new EP ‘Death Stocked’ out on Adana Twins’ label TAU
Australian producer Kate Stein brings her mesmerising sounds to TAU with the Death Stocked EP, her debut with Adana Twins’ label. Currently based between New York City and Los Angeles, Kate merges a variety of styles to produce captivating cuts that embody the ethos of dance floor liberation and self-expression. A confident performer who has... Read more »

Interview: A Path Untold
Sourcery is the third full-length album by A Path Untold, aka producer/composer Daniel Merrill, who has been creating and releasing under the moniker since 2015. In relation to past works, it is ever more evocative and far-reaching in its scope, resulting in a progression of songs designed to transform the dancefloor into sacred space and... Read more »

Interview: Motip White returns to XYZ with a punchy pairing on the Long Shadow EP
Motip White continues to chart his own course as we welcome him back to XYZ. The Cologne-based producer has never settled for the predictable norm, working his way through projects from all corners of the musical landscape on his eclectic journey. With releases on the likes of Innervisions & Correspondant, Motip’s productions drip in analog... Read more »

Yin & Yang: Reza Safinia talks Music & Texture, new beginnings and more
Reza Safinia is a UK-raised, LA-based, multi-instrumentalist producer and composer whose work spans multiple genres ranging from electronic music to classical compositions for major film scores. He has worked with acclaimed artists such as Dr Dre and Kylie Minogue and scores the HBO Max show Warrior, as well as releasing his own music as an... Read more »

Premiere: Kyodai drop a new remix for Bassfort on Local Talk
From the very beginning in 2011 the concept was simple and crystal clear. Mad Mats & Tooli’s new label Local Talk had two main focus points. First, the actual music was to be inspired around those magical 4/4 house rhythms…and beyond. Second, the logo! The idea was that a simple and direct visual point together... Read more »

Industry Insider: Sébastien Charest: ‘As a songwriter, your main focus should be writing songs’
Today, for the first episode of the DIPP Industry Insider Series, where we talk to different experts and dial movers operating in the music publishing industry, we’re pleased to have Sébastien Charest. Sébastien is a freelancer specialized in the management of music copyrights. This episode will serve as an introduction of sort, as many concepts... Read more »

Ambient explorer Lost In City talks Montreal, creative focus and his debut on new Anjuna imprint Reflections [Interview]
Lost In City is a new name turning heads in the world of ambient and cinematic soundscapes. The Montreal artist is part of the original wave of talent to launch Reflections, Anjuna’s new home for ambient, chillout and downtempo music. The label is the third imprint under the Anjuna umbrella, founded by British trio Above... Read more »

Eduardo McGregor returns to TOR with the all-original Tal Vez Soñar EP [Interview]
As the spring soars into supreme summer, we’re thrilled to welcome Eduardo McGregor back to TOR for his second EP on the imprint. The Mexican maestro has graced the likes of All Day I Dream, Sudbeat, TRYBESof, Tale & Tone and Kindisch, showcasing a knack for global grooves, percussive rhythms, and rich melodies. He’s a... Read more »

DIP Publishing Songwriter Series with Maaruo: ‘Listen to quality works and analyze what makes them efficient and powerful.’
To mark the official launch of DIP Publishing, we’ll have the pleasure in the coming weeks and months to host interviews with artists from the DIP Publishing family. They’ll share with us insight about their songwriting process and give us applicable tips on how they come up with ideas and forge their craft. Our first... Read more »