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HOKI showcases the best of the melting pot that is Montreal, its people and its music. The breadth and the impact of their unique sound was conceived by their debut album ‘Strangest Of Us All’ and cemented by standout early EPs in 2020; ‘Memories Of Love’ and ‘King Of Hearts’. November 13 seems the rising... Read more »

Ottawa producer Tyler Mesa seizes the spotlight with a lush new four track EP on TOR titled ‘Erathia’. The release marks his debut on the imprint and it’s done in style. The EP offers up a mesmerising blend of beats, bringing a real energy to the fore with lush atmosphere and memorable melodic hooks. Title... Read more »

2020 sees Montreal duo HOKI continue their impressive rise following breakout album ‘Strangest Of Us All’ in 2019. The pairing, which brings together the talents of Canadian-Armenian producer Varti Deuchoghlian and Australian vocalist Brent McCormick, has garnered a reputation for emotive electronic cuts, a label cemented by their standout early 2020 EPs ‘Memories Of Love’... Read more »

Spanish producer Nau Leone is fresh from an enthralling new EP on SOL. The ‘Breathe’ release brings together 3 calming cuts that offer up a beautiful meditative experience in the current tumultuous times. To mark the release of the EP, Nau Leone has provided a playlist selection that extends the experience, bringing together a soothing... Read more »

The latest release on Montreal imprint Saisons sees label founder Kora come together with renowned world musician Mercan Dede. Kora delivers a vibrant re-interpretation of Mercan Dede’s ‘Kapadoyka’, which was originally released last year on Halaken Records. The release sees two closely aligned worlds and labels collide with Kora’s experience on the world side of... Read more »

Dutch producer Deeparture is our guest on the latest instalment of the Select Cuts mix series. The Colorize and Anjunabeats artist delivers a scintillating mix of progressive house gems and sumptuous melodic techno. What’s more, we caught up with the rising producer to get the latest on his pandemic experience, his new remix for Montreal... Read more »

‘The Walls Can Talk’  is the third and final single from the upcoming HOKI album ‘Today’. The Montreal indie electronic duo have teed up an exhilarating album release through a storied Summer of captivating songs in ‘Water’, ‘Crash’ and now ‘The Walls Can Talk’. The vibrant track sees HOKI craft a pulsating experience that combines... Read more »

Dutch artist Dominique Vijverberg AKA Deeparture has been on a scintillating rise of late. The emerging talent proved himself a prolific producer in 2019 with appearances on the likes of This Never Happened, DAYS like NIGHTS and Colorize. More recently, he has remixed fellow Dutchmen Tinlicker on Anjunabeats and TNH label boss himself Lane 8.... Read more »

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has revealed its full ADE Pro online conference programme for 2020, featuring, among others, James Blake, Femi Kuti, Neneh Cherry, Robert Hood and Prof. Dr. Samantha Warren, alongside companies including Bandcamp, Beatport, Hipgnosis, Sony Playstation, SoundCloud, Ultra Records, UTA, VEVO, WME and many more.  Since the first lockdown, ADE has been... Read more »

US artist Rinzen steps up on the latest episode in our Select Cuts mix series. The West Coast producer/dj has been on a rapid rise since his emergence in 2017. He delivers a powerful sixty minute melodic techno blitz. Tune in below! Rinzen has fast become a staple at the Desert Hearts Black label. He... Read more »