As a core member of Japanese musical group Yellow Magic Orchestra, Yukihiro Takahashi has been at the heart of some of the most influential records to grace electronic music. Their willingness to experiment with new sounds and technology allowed them to stand out and lay the groundworks for a host… Read More »Tune of the Week: Yukihiro Takahashi – Extraordinary
As anticipation increases amongst the Mantissa crew for Sunfall 2017 we’re sharing a brace of sunshine themed classics from two of the artists we are most eager to see, Larry Heard and Theo Parrish. Released in 2006, Larry Heard’s The Sun Can’t Compare still sounds as fresh as ever. Revered… Read More »Tune(s) of the Week: Larry Heard, Mr. White – The Sun Can't Compare / Theo Parrish – Summertime is Here
[Above image credit: Katja Ruge] Reading Nick Höppner’s recent Playing Favourites feature on Resident Advisor reaffirmed that few share his passion for music. Listing the likes of Moment by Gang Starr and You’re Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr. among his favourite songs was a refreshing change from a… Read More »Mixes to Dig: BTTB 2000-01 // Nick Höppner's 2-Step Mix // X-132
Since Al Dobson Jr released the first volume of his Rye Lane editions as RS001 back in 2014, Rhythm Section has pioneered the contemporary South London dance scene. Producers such as Henry Wu and label founder Bradley Zero keep the label’s roots firmly tied to Peckham, and even New Zealand… Read More »Tune of the Week: Mallard – Verte
[Above image credit: Resident Advisor] Founded in 1994, Sonar Festival in Barcelona, has established itself as one of the most popular, yet diverse and adventurous festivals of the European electronic music scene. With a line up ranging from Jon Hopkins to Justice, from Moderat to Thundercat, a musical event of… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Ben UFO b2b Helena Hauff @Sónar Festival 2016
The opening track from Laurel Halo’s fantastic third album Dust, is a collection of melodic and rhythmic oddities weaved together to present an alternative listening experience. Her own dizzying vocals, that are present throughout, sound as if they are neither of organic or electronic design. The angular phrases can be… Read More »Tune of the Week: Laurel Halo – Sun To Solar
In this Workshop 24 release, Ozel AB provides a much heavier and straightforward approach to that of the classic releases from the label’s mainstays, namely Kassem Mosse and Lowtec. The EP’s biggest dance-floor filler, Sierra Echo, is as unrelenting as it is upbeat. Built on layers of catchy vocal samples,… Read More »Tune of the Week: Ozel AB – Sierra Echo [WORKSHOP 24]
Vibe Telemetry was slept on massively when it was released towards the end of 2016, with Telephones showcasing frenzied melodies, polyrhythms and pleasing harmonies influenced by the world over, which I think the artwork depicts wonderfully. There are serene moments in this album such as the aptly named Expanse, which… Read More »Tune of the Week: Telephones – Expanse
[Above image credit: Sonar.es] Avalon Emerson and Courtesy are regulars of the Mixes To Dig series for good reason. The sets of few other DJs share the raw energy or selection abilities of those by these two, something that is evident in both their podcasts (see the Courtesy’s recent appearance… Read More »Mixes To Dig: Avalon Emerson & Courtesy @Sónar Festival 2017
[Above image credit: Mixmag] This week’s mix of the week is brought to you from two very talented DJ’s and Housework residents Shanti Celeste and Gramrcy, and Shanti’s show on NTS radio, recorded towards the tail end of Christmas last year. Recorded from Shanti’s living room in Berlin (as she states… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Shanti Celeste & Gramrcy 2nd December 2016 NTS Radio