[above image credit: Giegling] Leafgar Legov and Konstantin have teamed up again for another release as Kettenkarussell on the esteemed Giegling imprint. The German based label has garnered a significant following over the past few years, and for good reason. The extensive hype and high expectations that precedes each release… Read More »Tune of the Week: Kettenkarussell – Brueder [Giegling LP06]
[Above image credit:@sirenldn] This week’s Mix To Dig is brought two very talented DJs on the rise, Peach and Sybil. Keeping track of all the good music and DJs is a near impossible task made a slightly easier by the host of Facebook groups, YouTube and online radio stations (and… Read More »Mixes to Dig: SIREN w/ Peach
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: 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: Klubikon] Hannd’s (aka Dan Hopkins’) recent u’4u EP release on Raw Paper Records is brilliantly crafted to take the listener on an enjoyable journey as they listen to the EP in full. Dan created the EP with this fully in mind as he didn’t want to create… Read More »Tune of the Week: Hannd – I’’’4u [RPR010]
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
I first heard this song in the middle of Tom of Brooklyn’s (formerly Tom of Finland) edition of the Deep&Disco / Razor-N-Tape Podcast, which if you haven’t heard of before be sure to check out. In what was already turning out to be one of the most influential mixes for… Read More »Tune of the Week: Sunstreet – Lovin'
[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
Anything released on Mala’s venerable Deep Medi Musik imprint is definitely worth your time to take a listen. MEDI-26 provides something a little bit different from its output with Mizz Beats taking the helm. The A-side, ‘My World’ opens with a wall of fifths that is interjected by a drone… Read More »Tune of the Week: Mizz Beats – My World