[Above image credit: Sound Signature US] As we soak up the final rays of the British summertime and build excitement for a Mantissa outing to witness one of the pioneers of the Detroit scene play next weekend, we’ve given the nod to an easy listening, reflective piece by Theo Parrish… Read More »Tune of the Week: Theo Parrish – Gullah Geechee
[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
In the first part of a mini-series that aims to showcase some of the world’s newest and most exciting clubs through the eyes of their residents we take you to Tbilisi’s, Bassiani courtesy of Kvanchi. We were lucky enough to sit down with the Horoom resident and Bassiani label manager… Read More »An Interview: Kvanchi
[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: 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
[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