Contours & Yadava – Start First Finish Last [ANMA Records & Flumo Recordings]

Flumo and ANMA Records join forces once again – this time for a collaborative project between UK based Contours and Yadava. Cosmic Echoes was built over numerous jam sessions fusing live percussion, bass, drum machine, synthesizers and field recordings to create a raw EP full of soul and warmth. ‘Start First Finish Last’ opens up… Continue reading Contours & Yadava – Start First Finish Last [ANMA Records & Flumo Recordings]

Duktus & ODC Live Band- Deep Downstairs (Broken District)

With two compilations released to date, Broken District has sought to carve out a niche among the ever-expanding plethora of independent electronic labels across the globe. By promoting an off-brand mix of eclectic music at the cross-roads of house, modern jazz, funk, and soul, the imprint is taking the Rhythm Section approach to the industry… Continue reading Duktus & ODC Live Band- Deep Downstairs (Broken District)

Casbah 73 – Doing Our Own Thing [Lovemonk]

Oli Stewart, better known as Casbah 73, is a DJ and producer based out of Madrid. All through the nineties, he was a revered digger/vinyl dealer who trawled across America leaving no warehouse standing in his quest for the rare and the downright elusive. Before the age of the internet, instant access, and social media,… Continue reading Casbah 73 – Doing Our Own Thing [Lovemonk]

Interview with Machine Woman [Special Mutek Festival]

There’s something about the name Machine Woman that’s deceptively simple. Perhaps it speaks to the way Anastasia Vtorova’s work feels like marriages between bruce force and intimacy—elements that feel as though they are coming together to create a stronger bond in the face of the unknown. Starting with a joint cassette release with Famous Moon… Continue reading Interview with Machine Woman [Special Mutek Festival]

Ben Hauke – Digi Luv ft. Eggrum [Far Out Recordings]

Like many great, up and coming producers from the UK, beatsmith Ben Hauke hails from South London and has a tendency to look for inspiration from far off places around the globe. In his upcoming release titled Only Old, Ben has decided to branch out from the comfort of his bedroom studio to incorporate the timeless… Continue reading Ben Hauke – Digi Luv ft. Eggrum [Far Out Recordings]

Detroit Swindle – High Life Summer Tour debut

Seven years into their Detroit Swindle project, Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets have certainly transcended their humble beginnings as two Kerri Chandler fans with a funny name. Hailing from Holland, the duo has cemented themselves as true artists and tastemakers through standout releases, memorable DJ sets, an ambitious live show, and their label Heist Recordings.… Continue reading Detroit Swindle – High Life Summer Tour debut

PREMIERE : Commando – Deep88 [ASCII Records]

Since the beginning of the decade, Italian producer Deep88 (here) has been steadily releasing quality house music almost exclusively on his own labels Zomarec, 12Records and Juice Records US. He averages around four releases a year, and 2016 saw the release of two Deep88 LPs – The Black Album and I Have to Buy Another… Continue reading PREMIERE : Commando – Deep88 [ASCII Records]

Nautiluss / Mutek Interview

Montreal-raised producer and DJ, Nautiluss, aka Graham Douglas Bertie, has produced music under many aliases, varying between dance music, hip hop and bass music. With Nautiluss, however, he focuses on a darker techno sound, experimenting with the realms of consciousness and dreams, blurring the lines between organic and synthesized, between UK bass music, techno, and… Continue reading Nautiluss / Mutek Interview