Interviews

Escapade Sonore 06 | Nic Falardeau In The Valley Of Ice
The 7th of March 2021, a unique musical performance was recorded in the most emblematic outdoors scenery of Quebec: Le Parc National des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-rivière-Malbaie. This Thursday, 1st of April, the set will be presented on Facebook Live by PASDEROCHE, a Montreal startup founded in 2019. It’s the company’s 6th ‘’Escapade Sonore’’, but their first one... Read more »

Premiere: Budakid is back on Guy J’s label Lost & Found
Budakid continues his musical journey with another remarkable two-track release on Guy J’s Malta-based label Lost & Found. Over the past decade, he became one of the innovators of the underground electronic dance scene. His stylish methodology of building atmospheres and hypnotic melodies and rhythms separates him from the rest of the world. His opening... Read more »

Little Talk with Biirdperson
Lujain Albishi Aka Biirdperson is an accomplished Saudi Arabian filmmaker and assistant director/producer. Passionate about music from a very young age, she expanded her artistic exploits, delving into electronic music. She is quickly garnering an impressive reputation as an emerging light in the fast developing local DJ scene. We’re delighted to host an exclusive new... Read more »

Emotional Tourist’s stunning debut EP on XYZ harnesses melodic mastery [Interview]
Easing us through the depths of March, we welcome Emotional Tourist back into the XYZ fold. Since the soaring reception to his remix of DSF’s Pouf, the Bucharest-bred producer has been firmly in the crosshairs as one to watch in 2021. After making waves last summer with a supreme EP on Kindisch, the Romanian released... Read more »

Little Talk with Giorgia Angiuli
Hailing from Southern Italy, Giorgia Angiuli has been one of the more intriguing artists to rise through the ranks over the last decade or so. With a classical music education and a passion for electronic music she has shone both as producer and performer. Releasing music via Kevin Saunderson’s legendary KMS label, Stil Vor Talent... Read more »

In The Spotlight: Hillel Shabtai [Mix & Interview]
Joining us for the latest edition of our Prima Lux series is Montreal-based tech maestro Hillel Shabtai. The Canadian producer and DJ seized the spotlight last month with a groove-riddled two track EP ‘Jump Up’ on DIALNINE, garnering support from industry heavyweights like Josh Butler, Hector Couto and Mikey Lion. In addition to delivering an... Read more »

Margee steps onto the scene with the scintillating Plantalk EP [Interview]
We are ecstatic to welcome aboard a label debutant to celebrate TOR’s 10th release – Margee. The Frenchman first caught our ear with his stunning edits of Tommy Guerrero and Daniel Norgren. His mastery of low-slung groove and heady hooks cut right through to us, and these characteristics form the backbone of his original material... Read more »

Little talk with Detroit Techno pioneer Keith Tucker
Since its inception thirty years ago, Keith Tucker has been intrinsic to the evolution of Detroit Techno. Also known as DJ K-1, Optic Nerve and Alien FM, Keith was co-founder of the pioneering techno group Aux88 who coined the Techno Bass sound. One of the most prolific artists and producers to come out of the... Read more »

Little Talk with Silverlining
Celebrating his 25th year as a producer and DJ, London’s Silverlining announces his first ever double-vinyl artist album, ‘Simulacra’, a brand new collection of emotive yet powerful body music from his South London studio. Known for his diverse and bassline-driven grooves, this work sees him straddle between the stripped-back house and techno that we have... Read more »

Interview: Ninetoes speaks about his new EP on Hot Creations, his label and more
Head To Toe boss Ninetoes is next up on the famed Hot Creations as he makes his debut on the label this March. Geared for the dancefloor, Same Same is a solid two track release that sees the German native at the top of his game. Hailing from Stuttgart, Ninetoes arrived on the house music... Read more »