Interviews

As Peace Division, Justin Drake and Clive Henry were among the most prolific, tribal house and techno producers in the UK. During the 1990s they released on labels like Hooj, Junior London, NRK, and Low Pressing. Perhaps not so well known was their Soul Purpose tag which shifted towards the deeper side of house. With... Read more »

Argentinian collective ‘Amancay’ is an oddity in today’s electronic music landscape. The 14 Argentines which contribute to the project present present a broad yet cohesive sonic range, somewhere between the dreamy harmonies often associated with the country, latin influences in the grooves and hard-hitting drums which light up clubs worldwide. We caught up with the... Read more »

Andrew Halford, better known as Lake Turner, is a London-based producer, who transitioned from a background in post-punk and indie music to electronic music. Notably, Lake Turner has released multiple EPs and the full-length album, ‘Videosphere,’ a blend of ambient-disco-techno crafted in London and on his parents’ farm in Worcestershire. Lake Turner creates music that... Read more »

Launched by German producer Tim Engelhardt and US-based, French technologist Dr. Nicolas Pinto in November 2023, nascent record label LIFEFORMS has been going from strength to strength over the past few months. Following a brace of successful releases from label co-founder Tim Engelhardt and esteemed electronic duo Solique in November and December respectively, the burgeoning,... Read more »

Sengiley Recordings are about to release their third anniversary album ‘3 Years Of Sengiley Wax’ which features a host of the scenes best artists including 12 tracks from UC Beatz & Poppy, Swales, Dub Striker, Manuold, Scruscru & Guydee, Mario Penati, Denyl Brook, Marc Brauner, Yann Polewka, Street Choice, Dylan Dylan, WHATEVER, which cover all... Read more »

Brazil’s D-Edge Club has long been a mecca for the world’s leading DJs and travelling partygoers, central to its success has been founder Renato Ratier. We caught up with the Club owner, DJ and producer to discuss his new moniker and brand new LP ’Ritual’.   WWD: Hey Renato! Thanks for sitting down with When... Read more »

At just 28 years old, Joan has already shared the booth with the likes of Paul Oakenfold, Eric Prydz, Patrice Baumel, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy J, Nic Fanciulli, Idris Elba, Mathias Kaden, Nora en Pure, Davide Squillace, Pig & Dan, Dave Seaman, dubspeeka and many more in clubs and festivals like Burning Man, Ministry... Read more »

As the final notes of 2023 resonated in the air, we at When We Dip find ourselves at the threshold of our cherished tradition – The Annual. More than just a recap, it’s a vibrant tapestry woven with reflections, aspirations, and profound insights from the artists who’ve shaped the contours of music and live entertainment.... Read more »

Don Turi is an artist who has always seemed destined for techno. Learning the drums from the age of 6 has given him a distinct sound and feel for a beat, and his tracks are always very groove led. With a new track ‘Break It’ on bORDEL Records, we caught up with him to find... Read more »

Happiness Therapy is celebrating five years of releases this month ! The French label, founded by Crowd Control in 2018, has become one of the country’s most well-renowned outfits. To commemorate such a milestone, the imprint is releasing a nine-track VA in the form of 5 Years of Happiness. Featured guests include Kolter and DJ... Read more »