This week we continue our 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 Kiev’s, Closer courtesy of one of their talented residents, Roman K. We were lucky enough to sit down with him to… Read More »An Interview: Roman K
[Above Image Credit: Robert Johnson] Robert Johnson, and Offenbach – the suburb of Frankfurt in which it is situated, are synonymous with minimal dance music. Equally so is former Frankfurt resident, Zip aka Thomas Franzmann, co-founder of the infamous Perlon label, and Binh, whose popularity has soared over the past… Read More »A Review: 19 Jahre Robert Johnson with Zip, Binh, Bodin&Jacob
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
Every summer London plays host to a bevy of day festivals. However, upon recent experience, rarely do they live up to the hype, despite having all the attributes required of a good festival, i.e. sunny weather and great music. This often comes down to the strict noise restraints and local… Read More »Junction 2 Preview
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
At the forefront of the UK’s finest promoters are Make Me. Hosting a constant stream of events at Corsica Studios, Village Underground and playing at some of Europe’s finest festivals including Nachtdigital and Field Maneuvers, is a testament to the quality of their events, and standard of in-house DJing showcased… Read More »A Review: Make Me with Spazio Disponibile
[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
[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
[Above image credit: Mapsland] Upon leaving work, Berlin was described to myself as both “debauched” and “hedonistic”. Neither term resonated at the time, however following the trip of several of the Mantissa crew to Berlin for a four day trip it is extremely clear just what my colleagues meant. Unlike… Read More »A Review: Berlin – ://about blank & Hoppetosse