Alt/Electronica

Perspective: An interview with Montreal-based artist Leohnart
Frenchman Leohnart made an impressive return to XYZ last month, delivering a beautiful four-track EP titled ‘Perspective’ on the SOL imprint. The Montreal-based artist showcased his signature introspective touch supremely, offering up a collection of deep and downtempo cuts that fused tribal rhythms, delicate atmospheric touches and emotive, entrancing synthwork. This week, we caught up... Read more »

Chilly Gonzales reimagines Richie Hawtin’s seminal ‘Consumed’ Album on Turbo Recordings
Worlds collide as Tiga’s Turbo Recordings brings two titans of the musical ecosystem together on ‘Consumed In Key’. Richie Hawtin’s seminal Plastikman album has been reimagined by revered pianist Chilly Gonzales and is set for a digital and deluxe triple vinyl LP release on April 1st, 2022. The precluding single ‘Contain (In Key)’ is out... Read more »

Little Talk with Ken Hayakawa
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 »

Interview: Ash on his path as a musician and globetrotter “Overthinking is my biggest ennemy”
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 »

Leohnart blends tribal rhythms and lush chords on ethereal SOL debut ‘Perspective’
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 »

Premiere: Yehno back on Montréal’s Collection Disques Durs with four track ‘Always’ EP
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 returns to SOL with serene two-track EP ‘Dreamers / Houseplants’
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 »

SOL Sessions 009 – Jessica Saves (Ambient Series)
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 »

The Journey So Far: An interview with Jessica Saves
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 debuts on SOL with three track ambient release ’Weekend On Alpha Centauri’.
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 »