[Above image credit: Mapsland] Upon leaving work, Berlin was described to myself as both “debauched” and “hedonistic”. Neither term resonated at the time, however following the trip of several of the Mantissa crew to Berlin for a four day trip it is extremely clear just what my colleagues meant. Unlike… Read More »A Review: Berlin – ://about blank & Hoppetosse
[above image credit: Skins] Skins is a DJ/Producer quickly on the rise; and for good reason. His latest mix, on the Scottish based digital Label and Podcast Series Hypnotic Groove, is a must listen for anyone into electronic music. The Leeds based DJ/Producer has just created his own self-titled label,… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Hypnotic Groove Mix #179 – Skins
Broadcasting daily from Netil Market, East London, Netil Radio is fast becoming one of the most popular radio stations in London. Aimed at broadcasting shows that celebrate East London culture and those who contribute to it, Netil has a wide variety of different shows that are all as equally appealing… Read More »An Interview: Netil Radio
[Above image credit: Pinterest] Colleen Cosmo Murphy, American radio broadcaster and club DJ, supplies a lively boiler room debut in one of 3 mixes orchestrated to pay homage to the Paradise Garage 1987 closing party. Boiler room unearthed untapped and unseen CCTV footage from the NYC legendary closing party, giving… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy Boiler Room London DJ Set
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
Night of the Year: Skee Mask at the Waiting Room 16th December There have a whole host of events and nights this year that have been brilliant and made it really hard to pick a particular highlight. A few highlights I feel need mentioning are Josey Rebelle, Beatrice Dillon and… Read More »A Review: Tom Allman's 2017
[Photo Credit: Guestlist] Donato Dozzy aka Donato Scaramuzzi is a rare breed. While many in the scene would claim to be a producer who can DJ, Scaramuzzi is an artist who is as excellent DJ as he is a producer. As a producer, Dozzy as comfortable creating ambient music such… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Donato Dozzy – Secret Closing Set @ Terraforma 2017
[Above image credit: Resident Advisor] There are few DJs that can consistently promise quality. Whether it be in mix form or in the club, the listener is guaranteed a treat from Call Super AKA Elmo Crumb AKA Ondo Fudd AKA Joe Seaton. Volumes of the Truants series have taken over… Read More »Mixes To Dig: Truancy Volume 196 – Call Super
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, where you grew up and where you live now? I’m really bad at introducing myself but well let’s do it. I’m Hadj Sameer aka Samiroquai, I’m 27, I was born and grew up in the Parisian suburb and lived in London… Read More »An Interview: Hadj Sameer