Interviews

XYZ is thrilled to welcome a Dutch aficionado to the label family as 2022 kicks into high gear. Helsloot has made tremendous waves in the last decade working behind the scene with some of dance music’s titans, and his individual projects harness influences from progressive, deep house, disco, and techno. With remixes for the likes... Read more »

Austria’s Ken Hayakawa has been wowing record buyers for the last fifteen years with a constant string of well-received records on liebe* detail, Upon. You and his own Schonbrunner Perlen, amongst others. We caught up with him to discuss his new record for the Stripped Down imprint and more.   WWD: Welcome to When We... Read more »

Dachshund began his music love affair twenty years ago, experimenting with the sounds of dub, jungle and drum & bass before becoming enveloped by the house and techno scene. With a style that focuses on the human presence behind the machines, his approach embraces a real sense of creative freedom, something that is expressed on... Read more »

Amazingblaze is the latest red-hot new talent to be signed up by Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT label. The Russian artist serves up four fierce techno weapons on his Venture EP, due for release on 25th February 2022. Though a relative newcomer, Amazingblaze is already making big moves mixing up heavy-hitting hard trance and techno. He... Read more »

After a short hiatus, House Of EFUNK records is back with an incredible selection courtesy of Detroit’s masterclass musician, songwriter, producer and talk box aficionado Walter Howard aka Hazmat LIVE. Soul Clap were first wowed by Hazmat when he performed at their House Of EFUNK marathon party at Detroit’s TV Lounge as part of the... Read more »

Montréal-based multi-instrumentalist Ash has made some waves in the past couple of years. Through his tantalizing productions sitting at the junction between his native Cairo and the city he now calls home, he’s had the opportunity to showcase his artistry in many mystic places, from the White Desert in Egypt through a collaboration with Cercle,... Read more »

Endor launches his new label Ruff Cutz with the inaugural release ‘Mammals’. Since his 2019 breakthrough Platinum hit ‘Pump It Up’, two-time Beatport chart-topper Endor’s profile has surged via releases on Repopulate Mars, Solid Grooves, and Kaluki. Now, in response to the demand for the Brighton-based producer’s unreleased DJ tools comes the birth of Ruff... Read more »

Squire launches Anims, recruiting Ibiza mainstay Oriol Calvo and remixes from Kevin di Serna and Valentin Huedo for its debut release. Anims is a multi-faceted entertainment platform founded by ex-Formula 1 racer Jaime Alguersuari, now international DJ/producer Squire. It encompasses an event brand for interactive conferences and talks (virtual and physical), musical events, and an... Read more »

As we set forth into the heart of winter, we’re thrilled to welcome LEGATO back to TOR. The Eton Messy regular is waking waves in the international scene with recent offerings on All Day I Dream and Nightcolours, showcasing his distinct indie-leaning sound. The Londoner entered the TOR fold last year in pristine fashion, summoning... Read more »

Jimpster’s lockdown LP was made throughout 2020 and finally sees the light of day at the end of February 2022 having been delayed around 6 months due to the ongoing vinyl pressing hold ups. Birdhouse is the revered producers seventh full length LP and can be considered a full circle as he takes a step... Read more »