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NYC pair Eskuche and Nu Sky build on the fine recent run of form that saw them debut on the infamous Hot Creations imprint and Steve Lawlor’s respected Viva Music with a return to fostering the Gradus Records contingent. The vinyl only label, which was launched in 2014, has been quiet of late but that’s... Read more »

Spanish producers Daniel Banker and Inigo de la Riera, better known to music lovers as Animal Picnic, have had a stellar start to 2015, impressing with killer collaborations alongside Aaryon and with an appearance on the Steyoyoke ‘Equilibrium’ Album. Their latest effort forthcoming on Haarlem imprint Comport further cements their place as one of this year’s... Read more »

New Violence Records are back at it, welcoming Kasbah Zoo & OniWax to the family with a standout 4 tracker. Since establishment in May of last year, the Liverpool X London imprint has impressed consistently with their resolute approach to quality and their intriguing release collaborations, more particularly the apt selection of remixers providing stellar support to... Read more »

NYC boys Walker & Royce return to illustrious UK imprint Moda Black this Spring! The duo have crafted a powerful and refreshing two tracker, an EP packing a supreme techie punch. “My Dream/Fur” is yet another indication of the talent the pair possess and with a big Summer season clearly on the cards, along with a string... Read more »

Belfast’s newest festival and conference AVA continues to bring good news to music fans and artists on the island of Ireland this month! AVA Festival has teamed up with Generator NI to curate the free daytime conference at T13 in the Titanic Quarter on Saturday 30th May. Keynotes will include Q and A’s with DJ... Read more »

The Select Cuts series rolls on following a quality performance last week from Viva Music and Terminal M producer Spencer K. This week, we welcome a German native, who has impressed in all capacities! Berlin-born Andreas Henneberg is the creator of Hennon and Voltaage Musique, what’s more, he may well be known to you under the... Read more »

Limerick native Ian O’Donovan returns to Kevin Saunderson’s iconic Detroit imprint KMS this week with a standout three track EP. ‘Saharan Sunset’ is the lead on the release, a track which first caught our eye via Thump/Vice, who deservedly sang the praises of the talented Irish producer. It’s a powerful melodic techno cut with a... Read more »

Glasgow’s Vince Watson had a massive 2014 with standout releases on Cocoon, Ovum Recordings, Bedrock, Poker Flat and Planet E. He hasn’t stopped to look around, however, 2015 sees the UK producer keep form with a stellar debut release on Osunlade’s renowned Yoruba Records. The veteran opens the release with ‘A Moment With Lonnie’, an ambient cut riddled... Read more »

Rising Irish producer Jack Ward has followed up a killer debut on Claude Vonstroke’s Dirtybird imprint with a delicate deep techno cut titled ‘Boiler’. The production, a great contrast to ‘Yoghurt’ shows the producer is intent on showcasing a varied ensemble of styles and sounds. Opening up with a sombre atmosphere and minimal drum pattern the track... Read more »

Killekill/Trilogy Tapes producer and one half of the on-form Lakker, Ian McDonnell (better known as Eomac) has delivered an intricate, little rework of  ‘Donegal’, the new single from Meltybrains?. The Dublin based band, like Eomac, are an act very much on the rise, the boys are off to SXSW soon alongside the likes of Buffalo Sunn, Dott, Fight Like Apes,... Read more »