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
[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
[Above image credit: Resident Advisor] New releases from Objekt have become a rare occurrence over recent years. A disappointing fact that also leads to greater appreciation. Knowing you are guaranteed attention to detail and execution, second to none, make the wait worth it each time. This mix for Dekmantel, and… Read More »Mixes to Dig: Dekmantel Podcast 116 – Objekt
[Above image credit: Mint Tea] A new one from one of the members of Havana Breakfast Club and Label Mint Tea founder James Henry. His latest record, Thinking With Your Ears, is a must have. The tune begins with some lovely highs and eerie synths, before giving way to a… Read More »Tune of the Week: James Henry – Thinking With Your Ears [Mint Tea]
[Above image credit: AFP Photo/Charley Gallay] Something out of the electronic music history book from a maestro, ‘Polynomial C’ has it all – a captivating melody in haste that is punctuated frequently, which is soaked in simplistic harmonic goodness and feels otherworldly. The piece is then elevated by a driving… Read More »Tune of the Week: Aphex Twin – Polynomial C
[Above image credit: Golden Scissors] Planet Caravan is one of those pieces of music that just takes your full attention. Gently the band rolls in – the guitar accompaniment slowly starts off with the bongos and bass joining soon after. The vocals put you in a trance. The high pitch… Read More »Tune of the Week: Black Sabbath – Planet Caravan
[Above image credit:Saish Kotecha (xr2saish), photobucket] A collaborative effort by Alvin Aronson and Galcher Lustwerk culminated in ‘Scenes 2012 -2015’ that was release in the first quarter of 2016. The personal highlight of the album was ‘ITCZ’. It starts off as the descending theme washes over your ears with a… Read More »Tune of the Week: Studio OST – ITCZ
This release pairs up DJ Sotofett with Madteo for two predictably unpredictable versions of the same track. The “Vision of Love Club Mix” is the pick of the two, which sees Sotofett set the track off with an infectious chugging beat, complimented by soft synth pads. Madteo’s distorted gravelly voice… Read More »Tune of the Week: DJ Sotofett Feat. Madteo – There's Gotta Be A Way (Vision of Love Club Mix)
The essence of house music is to spread love, joy and happiness to those that listen and Care’s ‘Love Train Running Part 2’ is no exception. It feels like someone took a snippet of soulful funk song and just ran away with it, producing something that feels very much in… Read More »Tune of the Week: Care – Love Train Running PT 2