As I have grown older it has been a pleasure to see friends and acquaintances become fellow music obsessives. Since leaving University a vast number of my closest friends are passionate about music and have taken up the craft of DJing. Seeing them play at parties, clubs and even take… Read More »An Interview: Matthew Muli
Di Hu is a really memorable individual and behind much of that inspiration is her style and charm, which is ever present in her DJ sets. You might have seen her at the front of some brilliant Boiler Rooms or even in Corsica’s room two on a Sunday morning, dancing… Read More »An Interview: Clarity
Welcome to the second edition of ‘All Gus No Fuss’. This month I take a listen to the latest release from Bristolian marvel Hodge in a serious contender for album of the year. I have been listening to one of the scenes most accomplished female artists and her latest release… Read More »All Gus No Fuss II
Welcome to the first instalment of Mixed Review; a new regular piece that explores great music, articles, podcasts and more out there in the ether, as well as thoughts on current goings on in the scene – all from a new, currently anonymous member of Mantissa. Covid-19 and its effect… Read More »Mixed Review
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
Our latest interview and mix comes from Chris SSG. Between 2007 and 2012, Chris and PC ran one of the most influential music blogs of its era, MNML SSGS – releasing a plethora of mixes, giving countless music and event tips, and commenting on the music news of the time.… Read More »An Interview: Chris SSG