Interviews

As we move into the heart of the winter here in Montreal, we are proud to welcome back the talented Quebecois producer – Monarke. Hailing from Quebec City, he has gained international acclaim in recent years as a key figure for Soul Button’s Steyoyoke. His 2021 debut on XYZ – Edge of Reality – struck... Read more »

Siavash is the mysterious Canadian legend behind the chart topping record label You Plus One. This eccentric artist is a 25+ year master DJ and an accredited innovator of the Northwest underground music scene. We sat down with him recently for a quick chat about how everything is in his world right now, and his... Read more »

Marina Trench is back with a series of impressive remixes of the recently released Imperméable en été EP on her Sweet State imprint. Kicking off is one of the most legendary artists of this time, Gerd Janson, with his instantly recognizable touch. Gerd delivers an ever so classy version of ‘Ose ft. Hugo Lx’ that... Read more »

XYZ’s signature collection returns in the form of Blanche – an annual series focused on collaborating with many of the artists who will carry the torch in 2023, and shining a refreshed light on their art in the early days of the new year. From groovy to melodic, percussive to ethereal, Blanche represents the beginning... Read more »

Alessandro De Tuglie, alias Ale De Tuglie, born and raised in the Apulian city of Bari, starts to show interest in music at the early age of fourteen. His strong love for music lets him discover DJing art. Time after time, he begins to follow clubbing culture in the local clubs and venues, making techno... Read more »

Up-and-coming Vivrant star OLING is making moves. Not just with his brand new event series ‘Roots’ launched in November of last year, but also with his latest project ’Sonic Explorations’. A producer camp set out to take place in the abyss of the Swedish wilderness. OLING released his debut EP ‘Aves’ on Jeremy Olander’s Vivrant... Read more »

Makebo presents ‘Organic House’: A new online course about the creation of electronic music for beginner producers. Makebo is known for having great music released on All Day I Dream, Anjunadeep, Shanti Radio, and his own label Rubicunda. In the course, he will open the secret doors of his producing technic. By entering the class,... Read more »

It’s been quite a wait for new Yamil’s music to be released on his own Pieces of Life’s label, but these four new cuts have been worth waiting for. After an incredible year that saw Pieces of Life dropping the debut album by crew member Clemente, now is time for the Spanish record label to unleash the first reference... Read more »

This is a moment that we look forward to each year. The Annual is now a deeply-ingrained When We Dip tradition that gives us a moment to look back on the year past and an opportunity to gaze to the future with insights from an array of leading artists, managers, agents, promoters and other leading... Read more »

Super Flu need no introduction, as this pair of melodic maestro’s is one of the most influential acts in our modern scene. Whether as founders of the illustrious Monaberry, or through their releases with the likes of Diynamic & Disco Halal, it’s an honor to welcome Super Flu for their XYZ debut. They twist Motip... Read more »