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An Interview: Basic Chanel

Our first interview of 2024 comes from the artist behind one of our favourite mixes 2023. Chanel Kadir aka Basic Chanel is the founder and editor of Untitled 909, one of the best online independent publications and mix series going. We got the chance to catch up with Chanel about… Read More »An Interview: Basic Chanel

An Interview: Pjenne

One of our favourite things about running Mantissa is the people we meet along the way. We’d long been fans of Pjenne, an artist, DJ, label-head, and host of one of our favourite radio shows, Passing Notes, before a chance meeting at Berlin’s finest radio station, Refuge Worldwide. Her show… Read More »An Interview: Pjenne

An Interview: John Xie

The best thing about being part of Mantissa is the great people that you meet along the way. We were recently introduced to John Xie, a talented London-based DJ, who has delivered an absolute ripper of a mix for our series! Make sure you check out via the link below.… Read More »An Interview: John Xie

An Interview: IN2STELLAR

Georgia Bird and Sarah Morgan aka IN2STELLAR are a duo from Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. They have been making waves over the past few years, at home and overseas, championing the kind of proggy, tech, rolling techno sound that has become synonymous with their part of the world. We were lucky… Read More »An Interview: IN2STELLAR

An Interview: Doc Sleep

**soppy post incoming** So there we are – 300 mixes. Or around two weeks of non-stop music. Some special shoutouts are in order: 1) to Doc Sleep for putting together such a mesmerising mix for the occasion. She’s been a Mantissa favourite for quite some time now, so we’re chuffed… Read More »An Interview: Doc Sleep

An Interview: Eden Samara

We discovered Eden on NTS Pop Patrol and were blown away by her amazing voice and unique style. She’s released some amazing solo music and also with the likes of Loraine James, and has plans to release more in the coming months. We managed to sit down with Eden and… Read More »An Interview: Eden Samara

An Interview: Paul Wise aka Placid

Paul Wise is the brainchild behind We’re Going Deep, an online community dedicated to sharing, discovering and discussing music; which has recently launched a label. We were lucky enough to grab a few words with Paul around the release of WGD001! Hi Paul, it’s a pleasure to have you back… Read More »An Interview: Paul Wise aka Placid

An Interview: Contours

Contours is a Manchester based artist who’s sounds explore the space between House, Afro-Beat, Jazz, Hip-hop and Electronica; and who has released on labels such as Shall Not Fade and Rhythm Section. We were fortunate enough to speak to him around his new joint release with Yadava, coming out on… Read More »An Interview: Contours

All Gus No Fuss III

Welcome to the third edition of All Gus No Fuss. This week I take a listen to a new record from Byron the Aquarius, Physically Sick 3 and finally the latest R.A.N.D Muzik Recordings imprint.  There isn’t much I can say on the topic of race which hasn’t already been… Read More »All Gus No Fuss III