Interviews

The British duo Somethin’ Sanctified revolve their sound around analog-drenched house with a touch of lo-fi and disco tones, both timeless and innovative in nature. Simon Mills and Joel Hood each bring a lifetime of production experience and studios brimming with dusty hardwear to their burgeoning collaborative project, and the results simply speak for themselves.... Read more »

When GHEIST’s new album came into our inbox recently, we immediately had the sense that we were in for something special. And quite refreshingly, we were proved correct from the outset. A truly tantalizing listen, it spoke volumes of their shared musical understanding, and – much like their early records – would seem to suggest... Read more »

Lauren Mia is a Los Angeles-based classical pianist and composer-turned-DJ, songwriter, vocalist, and music producer. She artfully navigates between spaces of melodic techno and progressive house to curate a signature sound that’s ethereal and dynamic. Coming off of a milestone year in her career, Lauren delved feet first into the 2021 event landscape post-peak pandemic.... Read more »

Following the recent release of ‘The Tide’, we caught up with the guys from pølaroit and Verboten Berlin to learn more about the process behind the track. ‘The Tide’ focuses on the perpetual quest for balance in life, in the face of its challenges, or rather its recurrent ebb and flow. pølaroit’s ability to convey... Read more »

Moon Harbour marks its historic 20th anniversary with a 10-track compilation of all new music. It features old friends like Marlow and Luna City Express, icons like Steve Bug and Butch and new signings like Black Circle, so it is a fine representation of the label’s famous sound. Matthias Tanzmann founded Moon Harbour in 2000,... Read more »

Ring the alarm – Powel is back! The All Day I Dream and Anjunadeep regular has crafted a space of his own, utilizing an amazing breadth of production class and eclectic influence. His heady grooves remain immensely dance friendly, as the melodies and percussion connect in stunning and unpredictable fashion. He’s already thoroughly beloved by... Read more »

The “DIY musician” is on the rise. With technology accessible and costing little, more and more artists are releasing their music to streaming platforms and music channels without the help of labels. Independent artists are reportedly the fastest-growing segment of the music industry, as seen in both the revenue generated (over $643 million in 2018)... Read more »

Chicola is back on Guy J’s Malta-based label Lost & Found! Recognizable from the very first few seconds of this two-track release, the groundbreaking producer from Tel-Aviv displays the infinite power of creativity. Music is deep, intelligent, and psychedelic! Quirky sound effects and a meditative vibe make it larger than life. Both pieces create a... Read more »

Long-standing FUSE mainstay Rich NxT makes a long-awaited return to Hot Creations this October with the Vibewise EP. The three-tracker marks his debut solo release on the label, having featured as remixer on the imprint previously. “Like a lot of artists, I naturally focused my time in the studio during our lockdowns, so I’m really... Read more »

Chatting with Stanny Abram about his new release! For over four months, Stanny Abram has been holding the number one position in the top 100 Electro artists, according to the BeatStats. This ranking system has mathematically proved what Stanny’s fans have known for ages. Abram’s singles have been an integral part of DJ sets by... Read more »