[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
[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
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
Searching for great music is a full time job, so here at Mantissa we thought we’d make it a little bit easier. Mantissa is delighted to have the opportunity to bring you an exclusive premiere of ‘Blast Chiller‘, an exciting new track from the talented south London producer, 95Bones. Blast Chiller is… Read More »Mantissa Premiere: 95Bones – Blast Chiller
[Above image credit: Fabric London] Beautiful Swimmers are held in high esteem by the Mantissa crew; both in production style and when behind the decks. Taking inspiration from an array of genres, they have a knack for keeping audiences on their toes. When you also consider their reputable back catalogue,… Read More »Tune of the Week: Beautiful Swimmers – Easy On The Eyes
Terrence Dixon has been producing his obscure brand of techno under his own name and his Population One alias for over 20 years. With a lot of the Detroit producer’s releases leaning towards the experimental side of techno, he has been able to maintain a relatively low profile compared to… Read More »Tune of the Week: Terrence Dixon – Pilot Error
Having only two releases, with the second being her debut EP, Willow has already established a signature sound – hazy vocals, low-lying bass, contorted rhythms and unique instrumentation. Workshop 23 is the most cohesive electronic music record I have heard this year. It plays like a narrative by seemingly calling… Read More »Tune of the Week: Willow – Untitled (B1)