Interviews

Famous When Dead Records label head CASH ONLY teamed up with rising West London rapper and vocalist VSTRV (Pronounced ASTRA) for ‘No Way,’ which its way into tastemaker long before its mid-May release. This signature track showcases the bold artistry propelling the label toward becoming one of this year’s top independent forces. The song dives... Read more »

Responsible of the huge global anthem ‘Lazy’ back in the 90s, London lads Rocky & Diesel got their first gigs from respected club promoter and booker, Stuart Patterson. Fast forward some years, and here they are fresh as ever, remixing Stu’s new future house anthem ‘UK House Sermon’ – a roll call of all the... Read more »

Montreal-based DJ and Producer, Jares’ inspiration comes from a firm belief that deep progressive soundscapes, combined with detailed beats, can produce an inner state of euphoria and mindfulness. His style blends ethereal, orchestral, and progressive sounds that explore the deeper shades of the musical spectrum. With his dynamic sound and unwavering dedication to his craft,... Read more »

A French DJ based in Paris, Lola Cerise was born into a family of creatives – her mother was a classical musician, and her uncle was a chief orchestra. She played the piano but confesses her rebellious side lead her to do her own thing, where during her teenage years, she became a regular at... Read more »

Tom Lilly (aka Bustin’ Loose) heads up The Disco Express, the London label that is fast gathering momentum and gaining a reputation for being one of the UK’s leading all original disco imprints. With a passion for warm soulful music and supporting rising artists, we get the chance to have a little talk with the... Read more »

Tokyo-based Yuu Udagawa finds herself inspired by a diverse range of genres from Nu-Jazz, Kraut Rock, Hip-Hop, Minimal/Detroit House, to Electronica, continuously exploring a unique style. Her profound love for the sounds of analog synthesizers breathes an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere into her electronic sound, offering a captivating fusion of uplifting and soothing elements that... Read more »

Dom Williams heads up Miles Away Records, the label that is fast gaining a solid reputation for putting out high quality reissues and dusty forgotten gems. Here, we took the chance to talk to the former Acid Jazz label manager about his new project, the re-issue of Salty Miller’s ‘Album #1.’ WWD: I’d love to... Read more »

Theory of Movement is the musical project coming from Dan Piu and Grant focusing on preserving what real house music is, while exploring the boundaries of its style and potential. The enigmatic Grant is a recording artist hailing from France now situated in the USA with over 20 years of record collecting, DJing, and producing... Read more »

With less than a year to go until the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, one athlete is bringing an unexpected pulse to the snowy peaks: electronic music. Lara Hamilton, an Australian ski mountaineer, DJ, and classically trained vocalist, is not only preparing for her Olympic debut – she’s also carving out a unique space... Read more »

DJ Psychiatre is the main alias of Sylvain Creton, who over the past few years, has curated a compelling audial universe that continues to grow organically and intuitively with each release. His take on House has won many admirers, with praise set aside for his dexterous approach and multi-faceted style. Whether it be acid tinged... Read more »