[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
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
Among the people helping maintain and boost Mantissa’s presence behind the scenes are Hackney Rhythm. A promotional team made up of Maxime Langois and Troy Hewson, helping bring attention to low-key events, that may have otherwise slipped under the radar. It was by chance, while purchasing Troy’s Tascam DR-40 off… Read More »Interview: Hackney Rhythm
[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
Searching for great music is a full time job, so here at Mantissa we thought we’d make it a little bit easier. Mantissa is delighted to have the opportunity to bring you an exclusive premiere of ‘Blast Chiller‘, an exciting new track from the talented south London producer, 95Bones. Blast Chiller is… Read More »Mantissa Premiere: 95Bones – Blast Chiller