Reviews

Moscow Records runner, Fuse affiliate and owner of the DJ Awards best producer accolade, Archie Hamilton is a talent with many strings to his bow. And with a natural knack for production, it’s no surprise the UK talent’s latest EP has heads turning. The Swerve EP, made in conjunction with rising up-and-comer Benson Herbert is a... Read more »

Swiss duo Adriatique proudly announce their forthcoming debut album on Afterlife Recordings – ‘Nude’. Their most personal artistic statement yet, the album captures their feelings and memories. Effortlessly switching between slick, downtempo electronica and driving club fare, this full-length album, allows listeners to hear another side of Adriatique. The two Adrians’ close friendship and complementary... Read more »

Mathame’s highly-anticipated ‘Nothing Around Us’ arrives on Afterlife Recordings this September 7th. The richly talented duo Mathame featured on the second Realm Of Consciousness compilation and have since been regulars in the sets of Tale Of Us with some sought-after, unreleased tracks. Their distinctive treatment of vocals marks their tracks out instantly, nowhere more so... Read more »

Toronto’s Electric Island is about to wrap up their sixth season this Labour Day! Looking back on the season, it can only be remembered as a remarkable summer of music, sunshine and island vibes! From local talent, to international headliners, the sets that rang out across the Toronto Island were truly ear-gasmic. Thank-you Electric Island... Read more »

Houghton festival 2018: an idyllic paradise, composed of woodland experiences, good people, and soundtracked by a fine selection of music. It was a roaring few days, a long weekend that tantalised all of the senses; from Barac blessing our ears with a sterling performance, to the taste of artisan food, right the way through to... Read more »

From beginning as a small after party back in 2008, to announcing a full takeover of London’s infamous Tobacco Dock car park this coming October, there’s no denying that Fuse’s presence as one of the capitals most sought after parties really has grown from strength to strength. And on the 9th of July, Fuse hit... Read more »

Sincopat presents two of the best kept secrets of the year: Zurich based DJ and producer Jimi Jules remixes Upercent’s ‘Pulsacions’, and on the other hand, French talent Damon Jee offers a new version of AFFKT’s ‘Parafernalia’. ‘Parafernalia’ was originally released at the end of 2017 included in the AFFKT ‘Pentode’ EP. This release also... Read more »

UK talent Josh Butler has made a rapid ascension since he burst onto the scene in 2013, winning coveted awards from Beatport and DJ Mag. He now brings his production prowess to Hot Creations, delivering a club ready two-parter for his debut EP on the label. Title track Anonymous ​is made for low ceiling, sweaty... Read more »

“The Prince in the Rain”, that is the title chosen by the French artist Darlyn Vlys aka Sylvain Soulier for his debut LP, now published via AFFKT’s Sincopat imprint. The artist is not a rookie at all, having already published EPs on labels such as Get Physical, Upon You, Suara, My Favorite Robot and of... Read more »

Old Fountain Studios. With a previous life as a television studio, expectations were certainly high when we headed up to Wembley on Sunday to catch a glimpse of London’s newest event space. Very high in fact, as not only did the venue look tip top, the lineup was suitably good as well. A Cuttin Headz... Read more »