Interviews

We welcome Slxm Sol – producer, DJ, sound engineer, and co-founder of Soul Quest Records – to When We Dip as the label opens 2026 with his deeply felt new release, ‘Simple Love’ EP. Blending soulful house warmth with London-rooted broken beat and jazz-infused textures, the EP reflects both Slxm Sol’s emotional depth as a... Read more »

Federico Scavo is an Italian house artist veteran who, going into 2026, is celebrating his 35th anniversary as a touring dj. We caught up with him recently to find out his current plans for it, how the role of a DJ has changed over the years, and how he stays creatively inspired after all this... Read more »

With ‘Underwater,’  Claxy open 2026 by diving deeper into both movement and meaning. The Brazil-born, Germany-based duo blend melancholic indie dance and melodic house with Maculelê-inspired rhythms, funk-leaning percussion, and bilingual intimacy — creating a track that feels equally at home in sunset sets and inward moments. Written over nearly four years, ‘Underwater’ captures a... Read more »

Msystem & Toxo are producers and sound engineers who have been quietly shaping dancefloors for over a decade. They return to The Disco Express with ‘Feeling Underground,’ a two-track EP that  leans into the raw, human side of nu-disco and soulful house. Featuring the powerful  vocals of Fatimah Provillon, both tracks are crafted entirely from... Read more »

With their new single ‘Outta Space’ now out on NELEVEN, Volac continue to refine their playful yet heavyweight approach to tech-house. Known for blending groove-driven energy with clear, accessible ideas, the duo have built a sound that’s instantly recognisable while constantly evolving. We caught up with them to discuss the new track, their creative dynamic... Read more »

Few duos have left as deep or enduring a mark on house and funk culture as Charles Levine and Eli Goldstein, aka Soul Clap, whose influence spans decades of dancefloors, labels, and community-driven projects. Fresh off the release of ‘Drowning In Your Love’ on Freerange Records, the pair check in to reflect on their journey... Read more »

Belgian artist Nikka Lorak begins 2026 with an unapologetically intimate statement. Her new single ‘Desire’, out this month on Animarium, blends cinematic textures with deep, bass-driven energy, marking a bold new chapter for the artist now splitting her time between London and the Middle East. We sat down with Nikka to talk about the story... Read more »

With Swiss, Italian, and Spanish roots, Carol Fernandez has built a sound shaped by culture, emotion, and years spent digging through records in her father’s shop. A longtime pillar of Zurich’s scene, she’s curated her own Love Mobile at Street Parade for over 16 years and continues to craft immersive, detail-rich sets that reflect her... Read more »

Today we’re dipping in with Prisma Deer, DJ, producer, architect, and the driving force behind Cross Fade Records. Hailing from Costa Rica, Prisma Deer has built a reputation for weaving together House and Disco with deeper shades of Nu Disco and Indie Dance, always with a strong sense of space, rhythm, and emotion. He’s back... Read more »

Petals In Sound, the moniker of Liverpool-based artist Louise Baldwin, has developed a signature blend of hazy deep house, atmospheric textures, and subtle nods to disco, acid, and even shoegaze. After earning early support from outlets like NTS Radio and Sloth Boogie, and releasing on respected labels such as Dirt Crew, Closer To Truth, and... Read more »