Deep House
YokoO talks about his recent album, his relation with Montreal, upcoming music and more [Interview]
YokoO is no stranger to house music in all its deepest forms. A studio head in the true sense of the word, he spends much of his time pondering basslines and warm synth riffs that heat up dancefloors the world over. With releases on highly regarded labels such as All Day I Dream, Musik Gewinnt... Read more »
Gab Rhome presents sumptuous debut on his new label Rendez-vous
Harnessing absolute creative control is a rarity in the modern arts scene. While there has never been more accessibility to platforms for expressing creative endeavors, it’s almost impossible to maintain full artistic freedom in the current system. Gab Rhome launches his own label in an effort to simplify the process of releasing music, thus returning... Read more »
Joachim Pastor delivers emotive new single ‘Goodbyes’ [Interview]
French producer Joachim Pastor has unveiled masterful new single ‘Goodbyes’, out 4th October, via Hungry Music and is set to be the first track from his debut album, poised for a release towards the end of the year. A measured blend of organic and electronic elements, ‘Goodbyes’ creates a rich musical tapestry – taking the... Read more »
XYZ enlists DSF, Fake Mood, Esteble, & Maaruo for debut Diversions EP
Reimagining art is a difficult task. Taking a fully original vision from a fellow artist and twisting it into your own work presents a set of innate challenges. How do you pay the necessary homage to the originator, while also appeasing your artistic intuition? This is a question confronted by producers when pursuing the unique... Read more »
Premiere: YOKTO is back on Connaisseur
YOKTO is back on Connaisseur, taking us on a geological excursion this time. ‘The Theory of Ore’ attempts to musically explain how various types of mineral deposits develop in the earth’s crust. As already with his debut release on Connaisseur ‘Chiron Signs’, the Saarland-based artist takes us on a deep journey, while managing to keep... Read more »
Premiere: Dutch prodigy Yoram is back on Crossings with a new EP
Dutch prodigy Yoram is back on Crossings with a new EP after a three years hiatus. The title track, ‘Blue Pulses’, is a masterpiece. It effortlessly blends a complex variety of synthesizers, pads and drums, resulting in a perfectly balanced mixture, which gives instant goosebumps. ‘Limerence’ is a melancholic beauty. Its leading melody gently evolves... Read more »
Premiere: Oliver Schories unveils ‘Ito’ on Ritter Butzke’s compilation
Next up for Oliver Schories comes the bouncy grooves of ‘Ito’. Part of a compilation to celebrate 10 years of Berlin clubbing institution, Ritter Butzke, ‘Ito’ is Schories as his devastating best with the crowd locked in and the dancefloor full. Opening with punchy kicks, swinging hats and bubbling bassline, we are quickly into the... Read more »
HOKI seize spotlight with stirring single ‘Land Of Our Dead’
After two incredibly vibrant debut releases, Hoki present their third offering in the form of Land Of Our Dead. The Montreal-based duo has excited both the dance and indie communities with their unique ability to blur the lines between genres. The third single from the act’s upcoming album, Strangest Of Us All, displays the range... Read more »
Little talk with Hauy
Meet Hauy, the Brazilian DJ and producer who has been in the good graces of Lee Burridge, Joris Voorn and Hernan Cattaneo. Brazil is a country with a notorious tradition in progressive house, especially in the last decade and in the country’s South region. Clubs such as Warung and D-EDGE helped to boost the career... Read more »
Select Cuts 171 mixed by Allies For Everyone live from Burning Man
Allies For Everyone is New York native Brian Suarez. He’s been making tunes on and off and in a variety of genres since the early 2000’s. His releases have charted on the electronica, deep house, tech house & progressive house charts garnering support from prominent international producers and deejays. Currently Brian is hosting a show... Read more »