Presha make their London debut this Friday in the intimate venue of Bar-A-Bar, a Mantissa favourite. Bristol’s Ian DPM aka Definite Party Material headlines the night with an extended set – something we at Mantissa are eager to see. Ian DPM is on the rise, and for good reason; through… Read More »Preview: Presha Records Presents – Ian DPM
[Above image credit: Farr] Farr Festival has grown steadily since its inception in 2009, from a gathering of friends to a festival hosting up to 10,000 people. Over this space of time, many other small, boutique style electronic music festivals have sprouted across the UK including Gottwood, Houghton and Field… Read More »A Review: Farr Festival 2018
When searching through your music on YouTube, a comment on Beannach Mhór states “He could play every jimi hendrix song/solo perfectly on the strat when we would hang out in his room as teenagers” is this true and what was your relationship with music from a young age?Lies! Ah no,… Read More »An Interview: Automatic Tasty [Mantissa 100 Special]
Above Image Credit: Sharolyn B. Hagen Many of 2018’s standout mixes have come from the star-studded Dekmantel Podcast Series. The latest, and in my opinion the best to date, comes from the legendary mid-west promoter and DJ, DVS1. Recorded in an “undisclosed location” in September 2017 (most likely Panorama Bar),… Read More »Mixes To Dig – Dekmantel Podcast 186 – DVS1
Above Image Credit: James Clothier Few techno producers or labels over the past decade have managed to carve out a sound as unique as Kowton and Livity Sound. The stripped back techno released through Livity Sound and showcased on this mix shines equal focus on each element of the track,… Read More »Mixes To Dig – Fact Mix 515 – Kowton
Ahead of our next party at the White Hart we decided to catch up with our guest on the evening, DJ Soda-Stream. We have been following his career for a while, and as well as being founder of the Soft Drinks series, he is an incredibly talented Producer and DJ… Read More »Selections: DJ Soda-Stream
[Above image Credit: NTS Radio] Releasing a steady stream of eclecticism for over five years on labels close to home in South London, namely 22a Records and Rhythm Section International, to his collaboration with Berlin-based Odd Socks Records, Henry Wu has cemented himself as a protagonist in the ascendency of… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Henry Wu – NTS 21/02/2018
In the first part of a mini-series that aims to showcase some of the world’s newest and most exciting clubs through the eyes of their residents we take you to Tbilisi’s, Bassiani courtesy of Kvanchi. We were lucky enough to sit down with the Horoom resident and Bassiani label manager… Read More »An Interview: Kvanchi
[Above Image Credit: Room II Records] Bruce is someone who we at Mantissa have long been a fan of; and for good reason. His productions are always essential for the record bag and behind the decks he has consistently delivered some of the best sets. Through this, aka Nothing’s show… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Room II Records w/ aka Nothing b2b Bruce
Few electronic music publications have had as profound an effect on the scene as Little White Earbuds. Across the course of its existence it released challenging interviews, in-depth reviews and exemplary podcasts with many of its former writers continuing to shape the electronic music scene at Resident Advisor. The list… Read More »Mixes to Dig: LWE Podcast 05: Tama Sumo