Interviews

Boasting an impressive collection of majestic releases on Drumcode over the course of his revered career – the last of which came in the form of his five-part Schema EP back in January 2021 – Boreal marks Julian’s fifth musical outing on the legendary Stockholm-based label, as he returns armed with an arsenal of interim... Read more »

Munich duo and live act KIDSØ play music that you want to hear and feel at the same time. It is what could perhaps best be described as danceable melancholy. Or, as Moritz Graßinger (analogue synths, piano, percussions) and Martin Schneider (drums, e-percussions, video installation), sometimes say with a smile: “electronic music for people who... Read more »

Stepping up for his fourth release on Heist, sample wizard Nebraska comes in with some lovely chops and a giant curveball of an A-side that has summer anthem written all over it. Dive into this massive four track EP by the London native who just keeps on bringing the goods! The ‘Chant des Oiseaux EP’... Read more »

In the heart of winter, we revisit Mitch Oliver’s first solo EP on the label, Exil. The Montrealer is growing into a pillar of XYZ’s output, while also turning heads on the international scene through his powerful productions. We’ve enlisted a top-tier roster of remixers to take the reins on the original material, and these... Read more »

With the ‘Movin’ On Over’ EP, Ayr-born Ewan McVicar showcases his love of the underground house music scene, the older Optimo Trax releases he fell in love with, and the legendary parties at Glasgow’s iconic Sub Club, which inspired him to pursue a career making and playing music. Title track ‘Movin’ On Over’ references Ron... Read more »

Indian duo faintface made a splendid return to SOL earlier this year with the lush ‘Dreamers / Houseplants’ EP. The release provided a blissful, meditative follow-up to their debut release on the imprint ‘In Threes’. With their stock quickly rising, we caught up with the promising pair to uncover the key tracks and artists, which... Read more »

One of the most exciting and authentic outfits in the current electronica scape, German-Syrian live act Shkoon is changing the face of underground music in the Arab world. Building bridges between Middle Eastern tradition and modern club culture, the duo have served to unify numerous demographics through their richly eclectic productions and ethereal track selections.... Read more »

Berlin native Nico Stojan returns to Crosstown Rebels, this time teaming up with Italian native Tooker. The two-track EP entitled Frisbee is true to the label, taking the listener on a melodic journey perfectly set for the magical desert of Burning Man or the jungles of Tulum. Frisbee pays homage to the duos’ everyday life... Read more »

Brooklyn-based DJ and producer Rupert Wall has been steadily building a name for himself in the New York underground scene. His eclectic style of groovy underground minimal house & techno records creates a captivating and hypnotic vibe. Taking inspiration from the likes of the Romanian and UK underground scenes, he has been developing his own... Read more »

Manda Moor is a Danish/Filipino producer and DJ based in Paris. Her unique productions and DJ sets are somewhere between House and Techno, groove and tech infused, influenced by the House of Chicago from the 80s / 90s. She’s a regular at respected gatherings like Amnesia Ibiza for Luciano’s VGBDOS, The BPM Festival, The Warehouse... Read more »