Interviews

Latin Grammy nominee Jimena Angel returns to Yuksek’s Partyfine with a colourful new album of global grooves – ‘Aguacero. ’Cumbia, Latin electronica and pop hooks characterize this love-fueled and sunny sound. Jimena is a singer, producer, guitarist and DJ from Bogotá who has already put out three albums, several singles and picked up a Grammy... Read more »

Mumbai-based musician, producer, and DJ NATE08 returns to Needwant with his sophomore album ‘TWENTY SEVEN.’ He’s become a central figure in Mumbai’s thriving underground, working as a session bass player, live performer, and genre-spanning DJ. The album captures his full range: both organic and synthetic, smooth yet floor-ready, always driven by heartfelt groove. On the... Read more »

Markakis is one of Greece’s most recognisable house artists. For more than 20 years, he’s been exploring the melodic, soulful side of the genre and often climbs high in online charts and picks up support from radio and DJ tastemakers across the world. Classic labels like Glasgow Underground, King Street, and Defected have all released... Read more »

Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Ramiro Rossotti channels the city’s passion and pulse into his music — a blend of hypnotic melodies, deep grooves, and heartfelt rhythm. Following his new collaboration with Inamo on Flight Of The Navigator, he opens up about finding balance between emotion and freedom, the magic of live connection, and... Read more »

With a sound defined by cinematic tension, hypnotic movement, and emotional depth, Warsaw-based producer TarDo channels both personal transformation and raw creative energy into his latest release, ‘Chaos.’ Built around analog warmth and a sense of evolving intensity, the EP captures the turbulence and beauty of growth. We caught up with him to discuss the... Read more »

With over two decades of deep dancefloor experience behind him, Manchester-born, London-based artist t.na has long been a quiet force in the underground, a selector, label head, and producer whose craft bridges groove, emotion, and timeless rhythm. Following a string of standout releases on his own Pickled Music and its sister imprints, he steps out... Read more »

Brooklyn-based producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Bad Colours returns with his fourth LP ‘Promise’ on Bastard Jazz. The project marks another evolution for Ibe Soliman, whose career has seen him DJ alongside James Murphy, Mark Ronson, and Q-Tip, and produce for the mighty Kendrick Lamar and Faith Evans. We sat down the artist to discuss the... Read more »

Julian Bainbridge has quietly carved out his niche in Berlin’s underground house scene: a vinyl-digging DJ/producer, label-founder of Sounds Over Seas and one committed to the deeper side of house music. With the release of his debut LP ‘Directions’ recently under his belt, he steps up not just as curator but as artist, diving into... Read more »

There’s a certain sun-soaked swagger on the latest cut from Kevin Knapp, ‘West Coast’,  a groove that feels like it was born from warm concrete, ocean air, and pure Bay Area soul. Back home in California and feeling creatively grounded, he finds peace in the familiar, rediscovers old records, and continues to chase the eternal... Read more »

Egypt’s Adham Zahran has been quietly shaping his corner of the house music universe for years — the kind of producer whose sound you recognize before you see his name. Rooted in deep, soulful grooves and that unmistakable Detroit influence, Zahran’s music carries the warmth of old-school spirit with the finesse of a modern craftsman.... Read more »