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
Welcome to the fifth edition of All Gus No Fuss. This month; Alec Falconer’s 2X series comes to a close with a beautiful record by Tim Schlockermann. Harrison BDP provides some unique meditaton methods, and the most recent release on Butter Session by Sleep D has established itself firmly in… Read More »All Gus No Fuss V
R.A.N.D Muzik recordings are a Leipzig based record label, a sister project of the vinyl pressing and distribution company R.A.N.D Muzik. Headed by Reece Walker, aka Carmel, the label have just released their 9th edition of their RM series of brightly coloured and sounding records. In my short time being… Read More »An Interview: Carmel aka Reece Walker (R.A.N.D Muzik Recordings)
Nørus is a Brazilian based artist who co-founded the brilliant Yellow Island Records, a Label full of wonderful effervescent sounds inspired by the creative and chaotic environment of São Paulo. I was lucky enough to be able to talk to him about his journey so far. Hey Felipe, great to… Read More »An Interview: Nørus
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
I miss clubs, and writing about these three releases has been tricky. When lockdown began I started making a mental list of music I was waiting to hear in a dark room with a heavy sound-system. As that list grows weekly, almost daily, the feeling of suspense and anguish grows… Read More »All Gus No Fuss IV
Welcome to the third edition of All Gus No Fuss. This week I take a listen to a new record from Byron the Aquarius, Physically Sick 3 and finally the latest R.A.N.D Muzik Recordings imprint. There isn’t much I can say on the topic of race which hasn’t already been… Read More »All Gus No Fuss III
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
Laura Klovaite, otherwise known as Maybe Laura, is one of Londons most popular and prolific upcoming artists. We met in the Lion and Lamb, where I was fascinated by her selections, ranging from spacey electro to warming ambient. I visited Laura’s home in East London to have a lovely post… Read More »An Interview: Maybe Laura