Interviews

Jim Rider is a seasoned veteran of the industry, and has been a key figure in the London scene throughout the years as both a producer and promoter. After an extended break from the studio, Jim has revived his artistic drive in incredible fashion. With a recent release on Lee Burridge’s surging Tale & Tone,... Read more »

Hard to believe 2019 has come and gone! With 2020 fast underway, the When We Dip crew are very excited to bring to you the latest edition of The Annual. As with tradition, we look back on the previous 12 months and forward to the future with friends from both the artist and industry communities.... Read more »

Collaboration is at the forefront of XYZ’s artistic vision, and Nau Leone’s partnership with Yarni is a perfect representation of the magic that can happen in a shared studio. Yarni, based in Sheffield, leads a unique pursuit in music, dedicating all his profits to help fund research into Multiple Sclerosis, a disease affecting his mother.... Read more »

In the wake of a scintillating new remix on the delectable Nie Wieder Schlafen imprint, Berlin-based Ryan Davis joins us to talk through his new release, remix process, and more… Thanks for joining us Ryan! Can you talk us through your remix process? When I hear a song, mainly it is its melody and the... Read more »

Dutch duo Lövestad are fast making a name for themselves with their lush grooves and vibrant live performance. The pair have emerged from the Dutch underground, chalking up impressive appearances with their hardware based live set at the likes of Into The Woods Festival, Welcome To The Future, Wildeburg and Loveland. They have gone on... Read more »

16th December 2019 sees prolific Rome-based selector Frankyeffe team up with British DJ/producer A.S.H to release their stunning debut collaborative single, ‘Jealousy’ which will be released through the Italian DJ’s own Riot Recordings imprint. Having already racked up an impressive archive of notable releases – We Are The Brave, Filth On Acid, Tronic, Kraftek and Terminal M to name just a few – Frankyeffe’s rapidly expanding back catalogue hallmarks... Read more »

As a crucial figure in the history of the thriving Irish dance scene, and a favorite of the When We Dip team since their early formation in Dublin, Ian O’Donovan is an artist innately connected to the XYZ label. Through an illustrious career, he’s presented his unique blend of uplifting productions on behemoths such as... Read more »

El Mundo & Zazou proudly present their EP, “What’s it Gonna Be” on Kindisch. Those who are in the scene longer, will know El Mundo from his former project with Satori back in 2010. After taking a break he returned with much deeper productions and eventually started a duo with Zazou that has been touring... Read more »

Steve Bug is one of electronic music’s true originals. His relentless commitment to quality – both in his own work and in the many producers he has championed – has made him one of the world’s most revered artists and curators, and along with his label Poker Flat has made a sizeable contribution to building... Read more »

On their stunning new album Made Me Feel, Fabrikate take a trip back to the glory days of disco, a time when love was the answer, inclusion was the only message worth spreading and everyone was invited. Fabrikate are Francis and Chuck — two guys with similar tastes and interests digging into the past to... Read more »