Priori is part of a wave of musical talent coming out of Montreal, gaining particular momentum over the past three years. SMOKE MACHINE · Hylo Series #01 – Priori A multifaceted producer and DJ, Francis Latreille has been operating under aliases and within collaboration projects for a number of years… Read More »Mixed Review II
Rhythm Department Records is a Leeds and Manchester based record label, started by Shaun Stone (who we know from LS:Mix) and James Swales. They have just released their third release by MacLo, who have now joined them in helping run this project – and we were lucky enough to be… Read More »An Interview: Rhythm Department Records
For many, NTS provided a reliable, constant stream of great music and joy during the uncertain and tumultuous first COVID-19 induced lockdown. During this period, and since, it is safe to say that Louise Chen was one of its shining lights, theming her shows with an aim to lift moods… Read More »An Interview: Louise Chen
betina quest is a Burundian by origin who was born and raised in Germany. In her quest for what it means to exist in and consist of many different cultures she’s spent 15 years exploring the world, living, working and creating in five countries on four different continents before finally… Read More »An Interview: Betina Quest
030303 is a label based in Utrecht, just 30km South of Amsterdam, and is quickly becoming known for its acid inspired (pre-covid) parties and releases. Having hosted some Mantissa favourites such as Automatic Tasty, Ceephax Acid Crew, and Lone (to name a few); I was lucky enough to be able… Read More »An Interview: Bohm
You meet some weird, wonderful and talented people amongst the smoke, woodland and bliss inside arenas at festivals. Last summer as I emerged through those smoke filled woods towards the Forbidden Cabin at Lost Village, Park Hye Jin was blasting out Renegade Master. I don’t remember specifics from that set,… Read More »An Interview: C O N T X T
Skins is a DJ and producer that came onto our radar a couple of years back with his stellar self-released EPs, SKINS001 and SKINS002. He’s since followed up with a standout mix for the PPG mix series and released plenty of great music including, ‘Suspended’ and ‘Travelling without Moving’ on… Read More »An Interview: Skins
Starting a successful record label can be an incredibly arduous and complex challenge. In todays ever developing online focused world, simply putting out quality music can often not wield the results it once did. In order to succeed as a new label you must build a likeable and accessible brand… Read More »An Interview: Fraise
Hi, I’m Angus and welcome to the first instalment of ‘All Gus No Fuss’, my monthly contribution to Mantissa where I peruse some of the latest electronic releases which have especially piqued my interest. In future instalments, I will also present my views on some wider issues surrounding the underground… Read More »All Gus No Fuss
Above Photo Credit: Julia Kidder We are very proud to bring you our latest interview and landmark 150th mix courtesy of the very talented, Karima F. Karima came onto our radar with the release of her breaks and bass laden SIREN mix. More recently, she has released standout tracks, ‘Falconhoof’… Read More »An Interview: Karima F