Above Photo Credit: Camille Blake Resom is more than a DJ. Over the past couple of decades she has also performed the role of manager, political activist, organiser of workshops, and promoter – it would be fair to say that she shares a real passion for the scene and continues… Read More »An Interview: Resom
Above Image Credit: Sharolyn B. Hagen Many of 2018’s standout mixes have come from the star-studded Dekmantel Podcast Series. The latest, and in my opinion the best to date, comes from the legendary mid-west promoter and DJ, DVS1. Recorded in an “undisclosed location” in September 2017 (most likely Panorama Bar),… Read More »Mixes To Dig – Dekmantel Podcast 186 – DVS1
[Above image credit: Boiler Room] Stump Valley are a duo of Italian producers and DJs, who’s story is just as interesting as their sets. The pair started DJing very early, both influenced by their families who surrounded them with music throughout their childhood, and met in Turin, where the lack… Read More »Mixes To Dig: Stump Valley – Main Stage, Dekmantel 2017
[Above image credit: Rhythm Travels] Hamburg based Phuong-Dan is a veteran of the DJing world, having spent over a decade as a resident and host at the legendary Golden Pudel Club. His expansive and eclectic taste can always be heard in his sets as he moves between tunes and genres… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Phuong-Dan at Dekmantel Festival 2017
[Above image credit: Kasia Zacharko] Deciding between the plethora of summer festivals on offer is often an arduous task. However, the selectors festival stood out to the Mantissa crew due to its size, secluded feel and the guarantee of beautiful Croatian summer sunshine. On top of this, a festival run by… Read More »A Review: Dekmantel Selectors 2017
[Above image credit: 45rpm.ch] Boiler Room is undoubtedly responsible for increasing the accessibility and popularity of underground music over the past few years. Producing many amazing sets from renowned, and lesser-known acts, while introducing many great characters at the same (shouts to towel guy). In recent years many of their… Read More »Mixes to Dig: San Proper @Dekmantel São Paulo
Gabriel Szatan is man you might need an introduction to, even if you probably know the engines he helps fuel: one of the core team booking and hosting shows worldwide at none other than Boiler Room; an esteemed music journalist writing reviews and features for the likes of Red Bull… Read More »An Interview: Gabriel Szatan
[Above image credit: Resident Advisor] New releases from Objekt have become a rare occurrence over recent years. A disappointing fact that also leads to greater appreciation. Knowing you are guaranteed attention to detail and execution, second to none, make the wait worth it each time. This mix for Dekmantel, and… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Dekmantel Podcast 116 – Objekt
[Above image credit: Global-sets.com] Peter O’Grady AKA Joy O has been at the heart of the UK bass/techno scene for as long as I can remember. His early work was a big driving force in my growing interest in electronic music, regularly producing tracks that never fail to hit the… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Joy Orbison, Dekmantel Podcast 081
Release: Bruce – I’m Alright Mate (Timedance) 2016 has been a productive year for Bristol-based label Timedance. Perhaps their strongest release courtesy of Bruce with his exemplary I’m Alright Mate EP. The title track from the EP is an incredibly satisfying journey through broken techno and is my Track of… Read More »A Review: Max's 2016