[Above image Credit: Jon Hopkins] There are seldom few electronic producers whose music is so unique and distinct that it is instantly identifiable. The very nature of electronic music means that it can be reproduced and mimicked with relative ease, often to the point of exasperation for the listening audience.… Read More »Tune of the Week: Jon Hopkins – Emerald Rush
[Above image credit: Sound Signature US] As we soak up the final rays of the British summertime and build excitement for a Mantissa outing to witness one of the pioneers of the Detroit scene play next weekend, we’ve given the nod to an easy listening, reflective piece by Theo Parrish… Read More »Tune of the Week: Theo Parrish – Gullah Geechee
[Above image Credit: NTS Radio] Releasing a steady stream of eclecticism for over five years on labels close to home in South London, namely 22a Records and Rhythm Section International, to his collaboration with Berlin-based Odd Socks Records, Henry Wu has cemented himself as a protagonist in the ascendency of… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Henry Wu – NTS 21/02/2018
In the first part of a mini-series that aims to showcase some of the world’s newest and most exciting clubs through the eyes of their residents we take you to Tbilisi’s, Bassiani courtesy of Kvanchi. We were lucky enough to sit down with the Horoom resident and Bassiani label manager… Read More »An Interview: Kvanchi
[Above Image Credit: Room II Records] Bruce is someone who we at Mantissa have long been a fan of; and for good reason. His productions are always essential for the record bag and behind the decks he has consistently delivered some of the best sets. Through this, aka Nothing’s show… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Room II Records w/ aka Nothing b2b Bruce
Few electronic music publications have had as profound an effect on the scene as Little White Earbuds. Across the course of its existence it released challenging interviews, in-depth reviews and exemplary podcasts with many of its former writers continuing to shape the electronic music scene at Resident Advisor. The list… Read More »Mixes to Dig: LWE Podcast 05: Tama Sumo
[Above image credit – A.A.L] Aside from his unquestionable ability to create celebrated, genre-defining music, part of Nicolas Jaar’s allure as a producer is his willingness to evolve and progress. The diversity of his output, spanning a career already into its second decade, has allowed him to maintain prominence as… Read More »Tune of the Week: A.A.L – Some Kind Of Game
[Above image credit: Mapsland] Upon leaving work, Berlin was described to myself as both “debauched” and “hedonistic”. Neither term resonated at the time, however following the trip of several of the Mantissa crew to Berlin for a four day trip it is extremely clear just what my colleagues meant. Unlike… Read More »A Review: Berlin – ://about blank & Hoppetosse
Mantissa returns for the second time in 2018, this time in the intimate surroundings of Stokey’s Bar-A-Bar. Reputed for it’s progressive approach to bookings and in-house sound, the venue sets the perfect stage for the eclectic line up Mantissa has prepared: ever looking to expand on London’s sonic landscape. For… Read More »Preview: Laksa & Peach
[above image credit: Skins] Skins is a DJ/Producer quickly on the rise; and for good reason. His latest mix, on the Scottish based digital Label and Podcast Series Hypnotic Groove, is a must listen for anyone into electronic music. The Leeds based DJ/Producer has just created his own self-titled label,… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Hypnotic Groove Mix #179 – Skins