Disclaimer: This review is more likely to read as an ode to Nachti than a review. This is the first event review on this site for a couple of years – believe me, it hasn’t been for lack of trying! Of course there was the rave hiatus that was 2020,… Read More »A Review: Nachti 2023
**soppy post incoming** So there we are – 300 mixes. Or around two weeks of non-stop music. Some special shoutouts are in order: 1) to Doc Sleep for putting together such a mesmerising mix for the occasion. She’s been a Mantissa favourite for quite some time now, so we’re chuffed… Read More »An Interview: Doc Sleep
Both the duo Metropolitan Soul Museum (MSM), and Herzel are artists that are well known for their fluency in creating bubbly deep house tracks; their now not so recent collaboration on Polymath – Fairlight House EP – brought a wonderful fusion of their sounds, which married both Herzel’s deep ephemeral… Read More »An Interview: MSM & Herzel
A low key legend of Berlin, Estimulo has played some of the best venues Europe has to offer, and gets people grooving on a weekly basis with his EstimuloShow. Previously a pirate radio show host and still highly active in Mixomat Recordings, Estimulo is as busy as ever across various… Read More »An Interview: Estimulo
We discovered Eden on NTS Pop Patrol and were blown away by her amazing voice and unique style. She’s released some amazing solo music and also with the likes of Loraine James, and has plans to release more in the coming months. We managed to sit down with Eden and… Read More »An Interview: Eden Samara
Hey Jackson, thank so much for taking the time to speak to us. For those who don’t know – can you tell us a bit about yourself? What’s up, I’m a 31 year old recording artist living in Washington, DC, the past 7 years. I work full time as a… Read More »An Interview: Jackson Ryland
Cosmic Roots has come a long way from its beginnings as a festival, originally held in 2018 as a celebration for a friend’s 21st birthday party. This year’s edition was their biggest, most extravagant festival to date, with over two thousand ravers making their way to East Raynham’s, 18th century… Read More »A Review: Cosmic Roots Festival 2021 (Part 2)
Lee Pattison, also known as Thrilogy, is a stalwart of the scene in Bristol and the south west. One of the minds behind Rave on Avon and head of label Fate And Fiction – we were lucky enough to be able to ask him a few questions! Hey Lee, thanks… Read More »An Interview: Thrilogy
It was over two years ago that we first discovered Ted Draws through his brilliant, monthly, NTS Radio show, so when we got the chance to sit down with the man himself we jumped at the opportunity to discuss his passion for hip-hop and design. We were also blessed with… Read More »An Interview: Ted Draws
Paul Wise is the brainchild behind We’re Going Deep, an online community dedicated to sharing, discovering and discussing music; which has recently launched a label. We were lucky enough to grab a few words with Paul around the release of WGD001! Hi Paul, it’s a pleasure to have you back… Read More »An Interview: Paul Wise aka Placid