Since Al Dobson Jr released the first volume of his Rye Lane editions as RS001 back in 2014, Rhythm Section has pioneered the contemporary South London dance scene. Producers such as Henry Wu and label founder Bradley Zero keep the label’s roots firmly tied to Peckham, and even New Zealand… Read More »Tune of the Week: Mallard – Verte
[Above image credit: Resident Advisor] Founded in 1994, Sonar Festival in Barcelona, has established itself as one of the most popular, yet diverse and adventurous festivals of the European electronic music scene. With a line up ranging from Jon Hopkins to Justice, from Moderat to Thundercat, a musical event of… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Ben UFO b2b Helena Hauff @Sónar Festival 2016
The opening track from Laurel Halo’s fantastic third album Dust, is a collection of melodic and rhythmic oddities weaved together to present an alternative listening experience. Her own dizzying vocals, that are present throughout, sound as if they are neither of organic or electronic design. The angular phrases can be… Read More »Tune of the Week: Laurel Halo – Sun To Solar
[Above image credit: Worldwide FM] Anu is a DJ quickly on the rise, and for good reason, she is a hugely talented DJ with an extensive library of tunes. This can be most recently seen in her Boiler Room set at Shoreditch Platform earlier this week where she kept everyone… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Anything Butts with Anu – January 2017
In this Workshop 24 release, Ozel AB provides a much heavier and straightforward approach to that of the classic releases from the label’s mainstays, namely Kassem Mosse and Lowtec. The EP’s biggest dance-floor filler, Sierra Echo, is as unrelenting as it is upbeat. Built on layers of catchy vocal samples,… Read More »Tune of the Week: Ozel AB – Sierra Echo [WORKSHOP 24]
[Above image credit: Crack Magazine] Few festivals share the same aura or popularity amongst it’s acts and attendants as Freerotation. Every year a few choice sets are uploaded with those unable to get tickets looking on enviably at what they missed. This year was no different with sets from Leif,… Read More »Mixes To Dig: Move D @ Freerotation 2017
Cabaret Voltaire have always had a knack for producing forward thinking music. The pioneering group have revamped their sound countless times; their discography is littered with experimental leaning styles that still sound fresh today. Low Cool is a compellingly slow moving track, with clear techno and ambient influences. The first… Read More »Tune of the Week: Cabaret Voltaire – Low Cool
[Above image credit: Glitterbox (via Ibiza Voice)] This weeks Mix to Dig is inspired by the sunshine, bringing you high pitch vocals and rhythmic baselines – Glitterbox’s 5th instalment packs a heavy hitting special guest, Joey Negro (aka Dave Lee). Although the show is hosted and mixed by Glitterbox’s Melvo… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Glitterbox Radio Show 005 w/ Joey Negro
[above image credit: Aimee Gratton] Vancouver is a city producing a slew of high quality music. Music from labels such as 1080p to Mood Hut are mainstays in record bags, and artists such as the Pender Street Steppers, Flørist and Yu Su are ever-present on festival lineups. All of this being… Read More »Mixes To Dig: D. Tiffany Live @ Inner Varnika 2017
[above image credit: Matthew Wood] Blint’s production Silent Movements, the A-side to the BLINT 001 single, and released on Blintmusik, is a fantastic production. The German producer brings a weighty bassline in to form the backbone of this track. Pacey percussion compliment the bassline to keep the high energy of… Read More »Tune of the Week: Blint – Silent Movements