Helmed by Sydneysider Jackson, Aussie label Moonshoe releases refined, home-grown house music on the softer side of the spectrum. After premiering the imprint’s fourth release by Freda in April, we are delighted to deliver to you their latest transmission: MSH005. The 12” is the collaborative genius of two vanguards of the Melbourne underground: Analogue Attic… Continue reading PREMIERE: Hayes & Zeitgeist – Emerald Conifers
Onipa – Woza [Krywald & Ferrer Remix]
Parisian Afro imprint Mawimbi‘s latest release in collaboration with Wormfood Records comes from Ghanian project ONIPA. In packaging four originals with three remixes, the EP covers a lot of ground, with West African stylings manifested in hip-hop, disco and house formats and beyond. This feat should come as no surprise to followers of the label, however, as… Continue reading Onipa – Woza [Krywald & Ferrer Remix]
MIXED BY/ Buddy Love
If anyone tells you that the chilled out, loungey sound is not their cup of tea, they’re either lying or haven’t listened to Buddy Love. Specialising in the cozier side of house music, Buddy Love’s productions are ripe with lush and hazy tones that evoke lazy beachside afternoons. Since he stole our hearts with his… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Buddy Love
deRijk – The Realm [13th Hour Records]
Since establishing themselves as a wax-only powerhouse with their first release back in April, Brooklyn’s 13th Hour Records has been firmly on our radar. 13th Hour Vol.1 gave us a taste of the modern take on classic house we can expect from the imprint and left us thirsty for more. Thankfully, the 13th Hour Crew… Continue reading deRijk – The Realm [13th Hour Records]
Sun Runner – My Walkman [Seven Music]
Sun Runner is the new alias of Ric McClelland. You may know him better as Scope, South West Seven or more recently Montel. He’s had formidable releases on many taste-making labels in the past such as Kolour LTD, Toy Tonics and Let’s Play House, all of which are staples we closely follow and communicate with… Continue reading Sun Runner – My Walkman [Seven Music]
Sweely – Dollar G [Sampling As An Art Records]
The quality of sampling in music, like DJing, is often decided by tasteful selection and arrangement rather than heavy processing and editing. This is something noticeable in some of the best modern dance music, and Parisian label, Sampling As An Art, is certainly close to warranting such description.The label, headed by S3A, is set to… Continue reading Sweely – Dollar G [Sampling As An Art Records]
Christophe Salin – To Love [Salin Records]
The name Christophe Salin may not ring a bell. For the last few years, Christophe has slipped largely under the radar. But that is about to change. After launching Salin Records with his wife Daria Salin, the German producer has been hard at work curating a series of releases establishing the ‘Salin sound’ and paving… Continue reading Christophe Salin – To Love [Salin Records]
Mang Dynasty – Crash The Box (Tee Mango Revision) [Alfresco Disco]
Alfresco Disco are Bristol’s number one party outfit. They are purveyors of the underground, never announcing the location or lineup of their events until the party. Each event is unique and is always held in a different space, never reusing the same venue twice, always with some of the most forward thinking decor and art… Continue reading Mang Dynasty – Crash The Box (Tee Mango Revision) [Alfresco Disco]
2XM – Nivea [SlothBoogie]
SlothBoogie, a London music crew going from strength-to-strength on every front. It doesn’t just stop at running a successful and highly respected label but the DJ collective also throwing regular parties & radio shows throughout London. For nearly the past decade SlothBoogie have been carefully selecting the finest sounds from the underground to feature on… Continue reading 2XM – Nivea [SlothBoogie]
Fruit – Italo Island [ØEN REC.]
Our next premiere comes from ØEN Records, a Copenhagen based label with a steady stream of releases touching upon many styles of dreamy, spaced out electronic music. Though comparable in style to their Danish cousins Regelbau or Help, ØEN’s output is a little more eclectic. With more experimental records such as Red Rosa’s self-titled EP… Continue reading Fruit – Italo Island [ØEN REC.]
FAZER – White Sedan (Werkha Remix)
Hailing from Munich, the jazz quintet FAZER have been making waves far beyond the Bavarian capital. The band first got in the spotlight earlier this year, after they self-released their debut album Mara in March. The fact that it was their initial release did not stand in the way, as it quickly popped up in… Continue reading FAZER – White Sedan (Werkha Remix)
Interview with Kenny Larkin [Special Mutek Festival]
It’s been a long time since 1997 Dark Comedy: Seven Days [Elypsia] Belgium but Kenny Larkin is still going strong. A true techno king, shaping the genre since the 90s, with producers Derrick May and Juan Atkins as inspiration, has undoubtedly created some of the most influential unique and soulful sounds over the decades. Kenny… Continue reading Interview with Kenny Larkin [Special Mutek Festival]