Interviews

Avant is a melodic techno DJ and producer based in Cologne. Recently, he released ‘Familiar Place,’ a collaboration with Solique on Adriatique’s esteemed imprint Siamese. Now, Avant is sharing a private edit of Monoloc’s legendary techno track ‘Trysome’ —a rework that pushes the original into new, cinematic territory by adding synth work and playing with... Read more »

DJ and Producer Scott Ferguson, known as ROBOT84, has been a fixture of the underground music scene since the 1990s, evolving into production in the 2000s. With a style deeply rooted in house, disco, and Balearic influences, Scott’s work under the ROBOT84 guise continues to resonate with fans and industry heavyweights alike. ROBOT84’s material is... Read more »

We had the pleasure of catching up with Berlin-based analog maestro Hannes Bieger, who has recently unveiled his latest album, ‘Galaxies,’ on his own label, elektrons. This meticulously crafted journey through deep melodic textures and cosmic soundscapes sees Hannes embracing creative freedom after a period of transition. In this exclusive interview, we delve into the... Read more »

Jean-Jez has made waves in Berlin’s underground for a good while now, with his Kedi Bounce parties (whom he co-founded) quickly becoming a celebratory cornerstone of community and culture. His DJing style and production approach act as a core expressional loop, with Jean-Jez embracing a multitude of styles and sounds with both. Bridging the gap... Read more »

AVEM presents a versatile and genre-bending take on Electronica. Boris‘ compositions display a wide sonic field; from driven Synthesizer patches, field recordings and acoustic experimentation, all the way to ethereal vocal work. AVEM‘s output manifests in producing, playing live shows and DJ sets, but also realizing visual aspects in still and motion. Fresh off his... Read more »

LUM, Sebastian Gandine, is first and foremost a spiritual encounter, a ceremonial séance for acquiring one’s essence, a ceremony. In some ways, it’s also a treatment for easing personal grief and, by extension, relieving civilizational woes. To some extent, it’s a tribal culturology course. Sebastian Gandine has spent a lot of time studying how music... Read more »

Fresh off his new single on Urban, we caught up with multi-faceted Belgian producer Odymel to talk all things ‘Forbidden Voices,’ latest EP, fave collab, how to combat creative blocks, & more! WWD: Where are you currently based and what does your daily life look like? I’m in Belgium right now, and honestly, it feels... Read more »

Momery is a Greek duo who have really made an impact over the last 18 months with releases on esteemed imprints like Siamese, HABITAT, ICONYC and more. We caught up with them recently to find out more about their journey, their local scene in Greece, and their plans for 2025… WWD: Your name, Momery, blends... Read more »

Delusions of Grandeur welcome back Basel-based brothers Dersu and Diego Figueira aka Alma Negra. With releases on Heist, Lumberjacks In Hell, Basic Fingers and their own Alma Negra imprint, the duo wear their Cape Verdean roots proudly on their sleeves. Their new ‘La Plage’ EP treats listeners to four original tracks spanning funky, afro-inspired grooves,... Read more »

Boyanza is thrilled to present the latest musical offering from Tommaso Conforti, who once again showcases his dexterous and multifaceted talents across four tracks of house-laden brilliance. Originally hailing from Florence, Italy, Conforti has made Chicago his home for almost a decade. The birthplace of house music has embraced him as much as he has... Read more »