Alt/Electronica

Premiere: Reset Robot drops a new album on his label Whistleblower
Reset Robot drops a new album on his label Whistleblower with an impressive 13-track release that showcases his versatility as a producer. Covering a broad cross-section of genres, the release explores all corners of the dance floor while also incorporating some after-hours chill-out elements. Based in the UK city of Portsmouth, Reset Robot has previously... Read more »

Premiere: Ede unveils his beautiful track ‘Kadre’ on Adriatique’s label Siamese
Taken from Siamese’s latest various artists compilation out on 20 May, comprising of club-friendly tracks road-tested over the last couple of months, the powerful yet fragile ‘Kadre’ from Berlin-based Ede manages to be both beautiful and sad at the same time. Ede said: “In the process of making music, sometimes there is one point where... Read more »

Premiere: Luke Brancaccio and Gai Barone unveils their new EP on Renaissance Records
Renaissance presents a production duo enjoying their own renaissance… Luke Brancaccio and Gai Barone need little introduction. In recent years, singularly or together, they’ve developed an enviable discography that includes Crosstown, Bedrock, Mobilee, Selador, Circus, Lost & Found, and more… It’s fair to say they’ve been both prolific and successful. Now they add Renaissance to... Read more »

atish & Vridian joined by Christopher Ledger on 4 track vinyl release ‘Instant Transmission’
Manjumasi’s fifth vinyl-exclusive release is a collaborative EP that sees label co-founder atish join forces with young Indian producer and Manjumasi veteran Vridian. The package features three originals with a unique combination of texture and groove. The focus is on otherworldly synth elements, smart tracks that work every layer, from the driving basslines right up... Read more »

Select Cuts 235 mixed by Lawrence Hart
It’s a pleasure for us to have Lawrence Hart for episode 235 of our Select Cuts series! The London-based artist had a very busy year in 2021, with its debut EP receiving of one dance music’s most famed stamp approval, Pete Tong’s ‘Essential New Tune’ as well as collaborating with seasoned veteran Alan Fitzpatrick. He... Read more »

Interview: Christian Löffler talks about his new track ‘Solo’
German producer Christian Löffler exemplifies what it truly means to be an artist, possessing boundless creativity, originality and authenticity, it is no surprise that he has become one of the most esteemed and recognisable names in the electronic music scene. We sat down with him to learn more about his latest track ‘Solo’ and how... Read more »

Chilly Gonzales & Richie Hawtin release ‘Consumed In Key’ Album
Tiga’s Turbo Recordings brings two titans of the musical ecosystem together on ‘Consumed In Key’. Richie Hawtin’s seminal Plastikman album has been reimagined by revered pianist Chilly Gonzales and it has just dropped digital and on deluxe triple vinyl LP release. Originally released on Hawtin’s Minus label in 1998, ‘Consumed’ was profoundly influential, defining... Read more »

Prima Lux: Yehno
Canadian artist Yehno is our latest guest in the Prima Lux series. The Montreal-based Nova Scotian has been moving on an impressive path of late with a number of standout releases on MTL imprint Collection Disques Durs. His most recent appearance on the label being the scintillating four track EP ‘Always’. We’re very excited to... Read more »

Perspective: An interview with Montreal-based artist Leohnart
Frenchman Leohnart made an impressive return to XYZ last month, delivering a beautiful four-track EP titled ‘Perspective’ on the SOL imprint. The Montreal-based artist showcased his signature introspective touch supremely, offering up a collection of deep and downtempo cuts that fused tribal rhythms, delicate atmospheric touches and emotive, entrancing synthwork. This week, we caught up... Read more »

Chilly Gonzales reimagines Richie Hawtin’s seminal ‘Consumed’ Album on Turbo Recordings
Worlds collide as Tiga’s Turbo Recordings brings two titans of the musical ecosystem together on ‘Consumed In Key’. Richie Hawtin’s seminal Plastikman album has been reimagined by revered pianist Chilly Gonzales and is set for a digital and deluxe triple vinyl LP release on April 1st, 2022. The precluding single ‘Contain (In Key)’ is out... Read more »