Release: Doppelate – Bobo’s Garden Based upon the number of views of the official video on Youtube (1,350 views as of 31st December), Bobo’s Garden has slipped under the radar in the sphere of electronic music this year. Perhaps this is partly to do with the “non-danceable” nature of the track.… Read More »A Review: Kish's 2016
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)
[Above image credit: Resident Advisor] Those of you who DJ and/or collect records will likely know the addictive feeling of needing the latest release from one of your favourite artists or paying slightly over the odds for that rare pressing on Discogs. This addiction is something that most collectors share… Read More »Mixes to Dig: 029 – Late Night Sessions mixed by DJ Harvey (1996)
Making his debut on Ben Gibson’s esteemed London imprint, DYAD, Tomas Kunkel adds his name to an ever growing list of talented Argentinian producers that includes the likes of Jonas Kopp, Pfirter, Alderaan and YYYY. Lining up alongside Rommek, VSK and STK, the young producer delivers a stunning cut that… Read More »Tune of the Week: Tomas Kunkel – Altered Chants
Above image credit: Fact Magazine Genre boundaries are something that does not register in Mumdance’s vocabulary. His productions incorporate many aspects of UK electronic music and a track’s individual style is subjected to the environment they are heard. A great example of this “It’s Peak” from the Springtime EP on… Read More »Tune of the Week: Mumdance – It's Peak
Many established producers are now rumoured to have released tracks anonymously through the R-Zone label. Doing this gives the producer a clean slate to work on, removing any preconceptions of certain musical styles that the listener may have. Read More »Tune of the Week: R Zone – Mynheer
Rhys Celeste, aka Microlith, brings some spacey Detroit-inspired electro with his tune Ju-world, released at the end of 2015. Read More »Tune of the Week: 03 Microlith – Ju-World [Central Processing Unit]
David Kennedy is a prolific electronic music producer who has been at the forefront of UK dance scene soon after his emergence, cementing his place as a personal favourite of the Mantissa family. Read More »Tune of the Week: Kim English – Learn 2 Luv (Francois K Atmospheric Mood)[Pearson Sound mix]
With our 30th mix we bring you James Henry, another member of the Havana Breakfast Club! Let this wonderful DJ and producer take you through his playfully serious session.
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