Tom: Hi Aurora, it’s great to finally get to sit down and have a chat with you. Your Spectral night in London seems to be going from strength to strength from what I see, which is brilliant! First things first, to you what is Spectral and why did you set… Read More »An Interview: Aurora
[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
To mark number 50 in the mix series, James from Mantissa sat down with Idit Frenkel to get a sneak peak into the mind of this illustrious Israeli DJ. We cover her influences from start to finish, as well as touching on some of her favourite producers, DJ’s and club nights in and around her… Read More »Interview: Idit Frenkel
[Above image credit: DJ Mag] While many bemoan the increasingly bleak outlook of London clubbing (debatably), one thing that can’t be argued is the host of talented promoters putting on nights across the country. Among these are Percolate, a group of promoters, putting together lineups full of exciting and diverse… Read More »A Preview: Percolate Open Air @ Three Mills Island, London, 29th July 2017
[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: Anomalous Visuals] Following a triumphant Mantissa team outing to see Move D at Oval Space last weekend, it seems only fitting for this weeks mix to dig to come from the man himself. Move D will always have a special place in the hearts of the Mantissa… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Move D – Phonica Mix Series 35
We are very happy to bring you a vinyl only mix from Amsterdam based LBM12 for the 42nd instalment of our mix series! Starting in Brasil, LBM12 has had the pleasure of showing off his DJ talents all throughout South America and Europe. He aims to showcase his forward thinking selection of techno music in… Read More »Mantissa Mix 042: LBM12
Following months of development, Mantissa extend their refined philosophy to events as they bring their concept to the capital for their London debut. True to their style, the outfit hand creative freedom back to the artists, showcasing signature extended sets from their three residents. Refusing to be defined by genre,… Read More »Mantissa Launch Party, 11.02.17 @The Horse & Groom, London
We return to the Mantissa Mix series with instalment number 41 from Eliot Haqqani. With his involvement with the Lancaster based promoters LUEDMS starting from its origins, its easy to see why we wanted to get him involved with our series. Let this fantastically talented DJ take you through some… Read More »Mantissa Mix 041: Eliot Haqqani