Interviews

Hot off the back of their ‘And Then We Were Surrounded’ on Nie Wieder Schlafen, WWD had a chat with Peruvian duo Luis León & Unseener. Luis León, a versatile artist and DJ originally from Lima, and currently based in Barcelona, is best recognized as the co-founder of Blankhaus and a notable producer and remixer... Read more »

French electronic music producer Rone recently captivated audiences at London’s Barbican Centre with his groundbreaking album ‘L(oo)ping’, performed alongside the acclaimed London Contemporary Orchestra (LCO), under the baton of Robert Ames. We’re catching up with Rone to speak about the show, as he shares insights about the creative process, the possibilities, and potential challenges of... Read more »

Polo (AR) is an Argentinean artist who has been making waves for a few years now. With a recent release on atish label manjumasi, we caught up with him to find out how the release came about, and what plans he has for the rest of 2024…   WWD: Hey Polo (AR) – how has... Read more »

Following the release of Balance’s massive compilation curated by industry masters, Dave Seaman & Quivver, we had the pleasure of chatting with the two producers about all things VA and their collaboration on ‘Make This Disappear.’ WWD: Hey, Dave & John! Huge congratulations on Balance Presents Dave Seaman and Quivver! It’s a fantastic release which... Read more »

With the early support by legendary DJs such as Laurent Garnier and Timo Maas, the new release by the Munich-based label ZEN DNA -Third Trinity gets more spotlight thanks to a South African artist Lazarusman, whose vocal in his mother tongue – Zulu, gives an extra flavor to the material. Born in Johannesburg, Lazarusman (real... Read more »

Weekend Heroes started their way as a collaboration project between 2 electronic scene veterans Felix Nagorsky aka Timelock and Eli Baltsan aka DJ Zombi. They met first in 2009 with the goal in mind to create music that would be different but at the same time speak easily to wild audiences, a perfectly balanced blend... Read more »

kiskadee, London’s own Jack Chown, has quickly become a key player in the electronic music landscape. His journey from engineering for stars like Jessie Ware and M.I.A to taking the spotlight showcases his knack for blending emotional tunes, complex rhythms, and rich textures into engaging soundscapes. Since his first EP, ‘Home,’ dropped in 2021, kiskadee... Read more »

Following INVŌKER’s ‘Superhero’, When We Dip XYZ is proud to present ‘The Chaos Inside’ from Imeïa, who has already been spotlighted on imprints such as Isolate, Frau Blau and Sum Over Histories. On this EP, the enigmatic producer blends impactful grooves, uncharacteristic delays, poignant textures and creative use of silence. We caught up with him... Read more »

Hailing originally from Lithuania but now immersed in the pulsating beats of Edinburgh, Scotland, the dynamic duo known as Swamp People, composed of Sam and Kipras, are making waves in the electronic music scene. What started as a quest to save up for a record studio in their homeland took an unexpected turn as they... Read more »

In this interview we got the chance to spend some time with veteran artist Grum. He delves into the evolution of his career and sound. Reflecting on his journey from remixing icons to embracing deeper sounds, he highlights the influence of synthesizers and 80s aesthetics. After a year-long hiatus to rediscover his passion, Grum returns... Read more »