Hugo Mari – Kokiri Forest [High Praise]

North Londoner Hugo Mari isn’t your run-of-the-mill house producer. If you’ve been following his output since his days under the alias Books, you’ll know him to be an accomplished and versatile producer with an appreciation for music in a variety of genres. Following releases on both Heist and Freerange Recordings, “Minds Eye” see’s Hugo returning… Continue reading Hugo Mari – Kokiri Forest [High Praise]

Times & Tunes with Makèz

Young producer duo Makèz have recently released their debut EP on Heist Recordings, Different Planets. Fusing influences from disco, house and beyond, it’s a release right up there with any on the ever impressive Heist catalogue. We caught up with the duo to get to know a little bit more about them, their process and… Continue reading Times & Tunes with Makèz

MIXED BY/ Nachtbraker

The journey for rising Dutch producer Nachtbraker (or “nighthawk” – soundcloud) has been positively linear thus far. After cutting his teeth as a promoter and local jockey, the Amsterdam-based producer has gone on to build an acclaimed yet almost concise discography rooted in quality over quality. Notable releases on Detroit Swindle’s Heist Recordings and Dirt Crew… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Nachtbraker

PREMIERE : Scott Franka – Toenail [Quartet Series]

Quartet Series (soundcloud) emerged last year, a seriously good label with a not so serious aesthetic. Nachtbraker first foray into label management was warmly received. They allowed a whole host of established and new producers show their ‘good’ and ‘bad’ side on 4 track comic strip themed vinyl releases. There are many tracks from the 4… Continue reading PREMIERE : Scott Franka – Toenail [Quartet Series]