One of the last tracks on Skee Mask’s Shred EP, Panorama is a wonderful breakbeat track which is both full of intense rhythmic manoeuvres and beautiful ambience. The track begins with quietly with some off-beat percussion before the overarching ambient melody of the track begins – a simple yet constantly… Read More »Tune of the Week: Skee Mask – Panorama
[Above image credit: Youtube] A downtempo house groover with colourful sounds, a collection of textures and soul scattered all over it. This amalgamation produces something that is laid back but still kicking it simultaneously. ‘The Love I Need’ in another fantastic piece of work from the creative FaltyDL. Swinging percussion… Read More »Tune of the Week: FaltyDL – The Love I Need
[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
[Above image credit: Simple Symmetry] In another effort to deliver you with great music, Mantissa sat down with Moscow based Simple Symmetry to talk about their influences, latest EP and what to expect from these guys in the future. Sasha and Sergey, aka Simple Symmetry have been laying down some awesome tracks under… Read More »Interview: Simple Symmetry
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: 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