It was over two years ago that we first discovered Ted Draws through his brilliant, monthly, NTS Radio show, so when we got the chance to sit down with the man himself we jumped at the opportunity to discuss his passion for hip-hop and design. We were also blessed with… Read More »An Interview: Ted Draws
Welcome to the first instalment of Mixed Review; a new regular piece that explores great music, articles, podcasts and more out there in the ether, as well as thoughts on current goings on in the scene – all from a new, currently anonymous member of Mantissa. Covid-19 and its effect… Read More »Mixed Review
[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
Broadcasting daily from Netil Market, East London, Netil Radio is fast becoming one of the most popular radio stations in London. Aimed at broadcasting shows that celebrate East London culture and those who contribute to it, Netil has a wide variety of different shows that are all as equally appealing… Read More »An Interview: Netil Radio
[Above image credit: Hyponik] Actress needs no introduction. As a producer he is constantly redefining electronic music genres and their boundaries. With Credit Da Edit, he takes glitchy IDM and gives it a healthy dose of that laid back West Coast hip-hop feel. Hazy heaviness opens the track, with warm… Read More »Tune of the Week: Actress – Credit Da Edit
If I was asked to introduce electronic music to someone that is either unfamiliar or apprehensive towards it, Northern Lights would be on the playlist, for sure. Kenny Larkin under his Pod alias brings emotional depth and considered sound engineering which is seldom seen in charting electronic/dance music today. Clear… Read More »Tune of the Week: Pod – Northern Lights
(Above photo courtesy of Matthew Wood) Blint (aka Felix Nisble) is a veteran of the DJing world, based in Bochum and having played all over Germany. He is the founder of the label Blintmusik, of which the current releases seem to revolve around a theme of hypnotic, broken, and… Read More »An Interview: Blint
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
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
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