[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
[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 – DGTL Records] Fort Romeau, born Michael Greene, has been on an incredible journey since the inception of his career as an independent artist in 2012. His first release, ‘Kingdoms’, for 100% Silk, shot the artist to widespread prominence. Tracks like ‘Jack Rollin” and ‘Theo’ from that… Read More »Fort Romeau – Untitled II
[Above image credit – NME] Set of the Year: Pearson Sound Garage Only Set – London Underground, Glastonbury 2017 Having moved to London fairly recently, 2017 has easily been the year when I was most exposed to the dance music scene. With so many good events on at the same… Read More »A Review: Nicola Guiso's 2017
Album review: Moonchild – Voyager Mo0nchild’s third album Voyager has attributes of a modern classic. Thoughtful composition, flowing narrative and most importantly the ability to play on many emotions. It is just over 45 minutes of positive feeling goodness which is drenched in soul, glazed with Jazz and hints of… Read More »A Review: Kish Muman's 2017
Album Highlight 2017 Colin Stetson – All This I Do for Glory Colin Stetson’s album All This I Do For Glory is unlike any music I have heard before, but there is a good reason for that. What sounds like a four piece band is actually Stetson alone utilising the… Read More »A Review: Frank Mowatt's 2017
Event Highlight – Lone at Electric Brixton (Convergence Closing Party, 25th March 2017) Lone has been one of the leading figures in UK electronic music for a number of years and has provided some of the most appealing and listenable tracks around. Which is why, despite featuring in a lineup… Read More »A Review: Sam Clucas' 2017
[Above image credit: Pitchfork] Night of the Year: Karen Gwyer @ DBA presents DJ Bone, Batu, rRoxymore, MGUN, Karen Gwyer (Live), Semtek Don’t Be Afraid is a label that has been firing on all fronts in 2017. Releases from Karen Gwyer, TR One and rRoxymore rank amongst the year’s best,… Read More »A Review: Jambo's 2017