Interviews

Roland Leesker has been immersed in the electronic music scene, and the industry around it, for over 3 decades now with his recent years having been spent at the helm of the much loved Get Physical label, originally founded by DJ T., Booka Shade and M.A.N.D.Y. The year 2022 sees the imprint reach it’s 20th... Read more »

Sirus Hood is a French DJ/Producer who has played some of the coolest parties around the world, and released on established labels like Cuttin’ Headz, Hot Creations, and Dirtybird. We caught up with him recently to find out how his 2022 has been, and hear about the upcoming launch of his label Mood Child alongside... Read more »

Boasting an impressive triad of critically acclaimed releases since launching back in April 2022 (Here To Stay EP, Starlight EP and Disconnect), burgeoning underground house imprint Scenarios now looks to continue its enviable run of first-rate studio output as it unveils its fourth official offering, with Looking In The Sky. Due for worldwide release on... Read more »

As Morocco’s ambassador for electronic music, the percussion-driven tribal deep house sets by DJ Amine K definitely reflect his North-African roots. However, the rebel with the big contagious smile is known to surprise the crowd in the middle of his sets with an old-school classic, or going totally funk or disco. Some of the ‘Moroko... Read more »

Cabin In The Woods is a collaborative project within the Incroyable Music family; Fennec & Wolf, Bellville, Fabio Vanore and Vallant. The concept was to live in a cabin in the French Alps where two studios were set up for a total of 72 hours. No less, no more. Through taking shifts across the three... Read more »

Following Rashid Ajami‘s sensational debut on TOR with the Never Knew EP last year, we’re thrilled to welcome him to XYZ alongside the always-delightful Italian duo Madraas, who’ve graced the likes of Tale & Tone and Futurescope in recent months. Through work with the likes of Maya Jane Coles, Booka Shade, and Atjazz, Ajami has... Read more »

Amsterdam-based DJ and producer Luuk van Dijk started producing electronic music in 2011. Raised by an opera singer and a music teacher, it was inevitable that he would become a musician himself. Known for his groovy sound and prominent basslines, Luuk remains ever-evolving. His tracks have been picked up by massive labels such as Hot... Read more »

Few artists have risen to prominence in the short space of time as George Smeddles has done. Remaining explicitly true to his musical inclination, inspired heavily by a background of Garage, Motown, Jazz, House, Soul and Funk, George’s truly unique portrayal of House music has seen him become a distinctive figure on the global stage.... Read more »

Chilean artist Massiande is back on Freerange with his second release for the label entitled ‘Dancing Is Life’. Those of you familiar with his releases on the likes of Ibadan, M>O>S, Phonica and most recently Midnight Riot and Groovin, will have a good idea what you can expect from this talented producer; top drawer classic... Read more »

Armenian artist DAVI delivers his third EP on Damian Lazarus’ label Crosstown Rebels. Following ‘Two Suns In the Sky’ and ‘Gates Of Babylon’, DAVI’s latest EP displays a more driving sound than his previous releases, leaning into big basslines and pacey percussion. DAVI shares an insight into the long-running process behind the EP:  “Over the... Read more »