Alt/Electronica

Austria’s Ken Hayakawa has been wowing record buyers for the last fifteen years with a constant string of well-received records on liebe* detail, Upon. You and his own Schonbrunner Perlen, amongst others. We caught up with him to discuss his new record for the Stripped Down imprint and more.   WWD: Welcome to When We... Read more »

Montréal-based multi-instrumentalist Ash has made some waves in the past couple of years. Through his tantalizing productions sitting at the junction between his native Cairo and the city he now calls home, he’s had the opportunity to showcase his artistry in many mystic places, from the White Desert in Egypt through a collaboration with Cercle,... Read more »

Frenchman Leohnart makes a highly anticipated return in what is his debut on XYZ’s SOL imprint. The Montreal-based artist brings his signature introspective touch to the label with a sumptuous four-tracker. ‘One Day’ leads the EP, offering up a deep journey, which fuses tribal rhythms, delicate atmospheric touches and an emotive, entrancing synth-line. ‘Evolution’ expands... Read more »

Montréal imprint Collection Disques Durs welcomes Nova Scotia’s Yehno back to the fold this month. The rising artist returns with a lethal four track EP titled ‘Always’. The release follows on from his 2021 six-track EP on CDD called ‘Tomorrow We’ll Be Here’ and its stacked remix package, which featured contributions from Pierce Fulton, Ronan,... Read more »

Indian duo faintface make a highly anticipated return to SOL. The ambient pair left a lasting impression with their ‘In Threes’ EP in September of 2021. February 4th sees the pair return to the label with a lush follow-up in two track release ‘Dreamers/Houseplants’. The new EP is yet another stellar exhibition of their signature... Read more »

Barcelona pair Jessica Saves made a captivating debut on SOL earlier in January with a mesmerising three-track ambient release titled ’Weekend On Alpha Centauri’. The release showcased a world of its own, fusing blissful synth-work and an inimitable atmosphere in an evolving cosmic journey. This week, the rising duo pick up the mantle in SOL’s... Read more »

Barcelona duo Jessica Saves are fresh from their debut appearance on SOL. The rising pair dropped a scintillating three-track EP that is the perfect accompaniment for the journey to outer realms. ‘Weekend On Alpha Centauri’ blends lush, wavering synth-work and distant vocal samples, while coating the cuts in a dense, cosmic atmosphere that is truly... Read more »

Jessica Saves makes a scintillating SOL debut this January with an intricate three track release titled ’Weekend On Alpha Centauri’. The title cut sets the scene immediately, coating lush, wavering synth-work and distant vocal samples in a dense, cosmic atmosphere that is truly palpable.   ‘Final Approach’ paints a picture of its own through the... Read more »

Cellular Memory founder Rene Lorenzo debuts on SOL this December with an intricate four track EP titled ‘Belleza Oculta’. The Madrid-based artist has captivated ambient enthusiasts with standout releases in recent times on the likes of Shimmering Moods, Askance Discs and Seven Villas Music. ‘Belleza Oculta’ showcases his deft studio touch in an exquisite package,... Read more »

Air Jackson is undoubtedly one of the breakout names on our radar from the last 12 months. The Ten One Records co-founder produces an electric and eclectic sound that blends a multitude of electronic sub-genres. His range was captured beautifully in his album ‘Chemistry’ (released earlier this year in July with support from the likes... Read more »