Reviews

Born in Montreal and shaped by the tactile traditions of Musique Concrète and Romanian minimalism, Luminescu (aka Louis Kutarba) has long operated at the edges of electronic music’s more psychedelic and exploratory currents. Drawing influence from figures like Ricardo Villalobos, Herck, and Pierre Henry, his productions feel less concerned with genre and more with sensation... Read more »

Written in Berlin alongside Boys Noize, ‘HOT WIFE’S’ unapologetic pop sensibility is something that Tiga wrestled with nightly: “You reach a point where making unassailably cool dance records can lead to diminishing returns. In a way, it’s the safest thing you can do. You can’t live in fear that a man in a fedora is... Read more »

Siege launches UNDRSIEGE Recordings with ‘OKAY,’ the first release on his new imprint and the beginning of a fresh chapter. Built around a classic house bassline and a mesmerising vocal, ‘OKAY’ delivers a groove that’s both patient and effective. An infectious melody moves through the arrangement, keeping the track locked into the dancefloor while leaving... Read more »

Brazilian born, Vienna raised Joyce Muniz joins forces with Mexico City producer ANDRE VII for ‘Freeze,’ a powerful hi-NRG collaboration out January 23rd via acclaimed German imprint Kompakt Exklusiv. The release marks the first of a two-part EP, bringing together Joyce’s decade of credibility building with ANDRE VII’s international momentum from performances at Sónar, Glastonbury, and... Read more »

Echolocation and Faye Meana team up on There Is A Light Explorations with the atmospheric afro house single, ‘So Badly.’ Built around expressive vocals and carefully layered rhythms, the track unfolds at a measured pace, favouring depth and subtle emotional pull over immediacy. Textured, warm and quietly immersive, ‘So Badly’ settles into a mood-led space... Read more »

Introducing a truly exclusive release from the Rubicunda music label. For the first time in his career, one of the key artists of the electronic scene, Makebo, opens access to his personal sound archive, the place where his signature tracks and unique sound is born. This is not just a collection, but a direct entry... Read more »

Mollono.Bass returns to 3000 Grad with ‘You,’ a melodic standout that unfolds like a pastel-washed sunrise – expansive, warm, and full of shifting colour. A bubbling vocal drifts through the mix like city lights reflected in falling raindrops, giving the track an unmistakable glow. Both modern and timeless, ‘You’ blends slick, metropolitan energy with the... Read more »

fabric Records has enlisted visionary renegade DJ Tennis for the next installment of its prestigious mix compilation series, fabric presents. Set for full release on February 13, fabric presents DJ Tennis will showcase his diligent curation talents, along with featuring two new original tracks. The announcement arrives alongside the release of the first single, ‘I... Read more »

NYC violinist, producer and promoter Kozlow unveils today via his recently minted ANTHR FCKNG PARTY (AFP) label ‘Pleasure Pack Vol. 1,’ the inaugural various-artists compilation. The bundle collects exclusive tracks from artists at the centre of the AFP ecosystem – Mona Matsuoka, Rachel Winters, Jasa, Tolga, CHASKE, Kristos – and features a fresh new cut... Read more »

New Zealand’s Beats of Nature has released a new episode featuring Argentine DJ and producer Kevin Di Serna, filmed amid the striking landscapes of Parihoa, New Zealand. The project, where electronic music meets environmental action, continues its journey across different corners of the world.  In this installment, Di Serna brings an introspective and emotional sonic... Read more »