[Above image credit: Sonar.es] Avalon Emerson and Courtesy are regulars of the Mixes To Dig series for good reason. The sets of few other DJs share the raw energy or selection abilities of those by these two, something that is evident in both their podcasts (see the Courtesy’s recent appearance… Read More »Mixes To Dig: Avalon Emerson & Courtesy @Sónar Festival 2017
[Above image credit:@sirenldn] This week’s Mix To Dig is brought two very talented DJs on the rise, Peach and Sybil. Keeping track of all the good music and DJs is a near impossible task made a slightly easier by the host of Facebook groups, YouTube and online radio stations (and… Read More »Mixes to Dig: SIREN w/ Peach
[Above image credit: Field] The term selector in DJing terms is becoming increasingly ambiguous and subjective, with every person you ask likely to give a different answer. In my opinion, few merit association with this term more than Jon K; a DJ who combines a wealth of music knowledge with… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Jon K @ Dimensions Festival 2015 (Stamp Mix #60)
[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
[Above image credit: Stamp the Wax] When attempting to convince several members of Mantissa to listen to this mix, I was only able to describe it as “seriously sick”. As described in greater detail later on, it is rare that a mix is able to keep a listener as engaged,… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Jon Rust w/ DJ Slyngshot
Over the past few months Mantissa have attended nights leaning towards the lighter end of the spectrum. A strange fact for a collective who’s interest in the scene was sparked by the likes of Hessle Audio, Livity Sound and Swamp 81 (Boddika days). The need to return to this heavier… Read More »A Review: Don't Be Afraid @Bloc
Very few nights gain the immediate approval of the group. Schedule and taste are often an issue, however, when this night was released the decision was unanimous. A lineup of true diggers and selectors, who are able to keep the crowd on their toes all night long through their eclectic… Read More »A Review: Move D, Fred P and Pender Street Steppers @ Oval Space
[Above image credit:@NicTasker] Sometimes you need that something to kickstart or get you through the day. This motivator can take many forms including music, the ability of which is displayed to its fullest in the following mix, and especially its first hour in which Avalon Emerson and Courtesy play back-to-back.… Read More »Mixes to Dig: 88 Transition w/ Tasker, Avalon Emerson & Courtesy
[Rye Wax Nightclub, image credit: Resident Advisor] Yewande Adeniran aka Ifeoluwa’s debut show on Bristol based Noods radio has long been overdue. She has been doing the rounds in Bristol recently by both Djing out for prestigious nights such as Rough Draft and being heavily involved in teaching in DJ workshops… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Intervention on Noods Radio w/ Aurora
[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