Christopher Joseph’s early musical experiences revolve around the rich history of New Orleans, where he grew up but his first stepping stones into exploring music as a hobby or career were formed around metal bands. Playing the drums in these bands gave him the rhythmic experience he needed to transition into electronic music where he
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The Lowdown: Katerina
I first discovered Katerina through her release on Cómeme, ‘Just When You Thought It Was Over’ and was encapsulated by the eclecticism shown on one project. Flowing through the five tracks, you never knew what the next one would hold as it spanned across haunting tribal-esque rhythms on ‘Solitude Survivor’, hints of acid house on
DJ Okapi: “Life in South Africa is a constant paradox, music can provide an escape or some sense of direction or identity.”
When you are looking for the best of something, you generally know where you need to go to find it. If you want the best wine you go to Bordeaux, if you want the best sushi you go to Tokyo and if you want the best cigars you go to Havana. But if you want
The Lowdown: Rhyw
Having started the Cassegrain project with Hüseyin Evirgen around six years ago, it wasn’t until 2016 that Alex Tsiridis decided to launch his solo project, Rhyw. Stepping away from the experimental minimal techno sounds of Cassegrain, Rhyw’s style moves towards glitching breakbeat, heavy bass and IDM influenced beats. The Rhyw project launched on Tar Hallow
The Lowdown: Jaye Ward
Jaye Ward is a woman who defies description – but if you are forced to do so – be careful not to call her an up and comer. An institution in her own right, Jaye has been a regular figure on London’s queer dance floors since the late ’80s as a punter, activist and DJ. Her
The Lowdown: Yak
Over the last few years, UK producer Yak has become known for his dynamic, polyrhythmic soundscapes. Making his debut on Orson’s Version imprint, an established label which has become famed for its shattering records, it wasn’t along before Yak was picked up for dates across the UK – supporting artists such as Objekt, Pangaea, Daniel
The Lowdown: Mount Palomar
If there’s ever been a roundabout way of finding your feet as a producer, Mount Palomar knocks it out of the park. Beginning 20 years ago as a 19 year old hopeful faking his way into record meetings in London, his journey has been both bizarre and arresting. Despite an abundance of obstacles his career
Noncompliant: “Finding people who relate to your experiences both as a DJ and just as a person, dealing with the things you deal with, is really important.”
Once known as DJ Shiva, Noncompliant is a veteran in the Midwest electronic music scene with over twenty years of experience behind her. In the age of the internet and regular dates at Chicago’s Smartbar, Noncompliant’s worldwide breakthrough moment only happened a few years ago after landing key dates at De School, Concrete and Berghain
DJ Storm: “We, women, have to keep going as we don’t get as many chances and we have to keep fighting all the time.”
It’s hard to know where to begin when talking about someone as influential as DJ Storm. A powerful force to be reckoned with, the First Lady of drum and bass is a role model to many in the scene and beyond. After just having an hour-long conversation with Storm on the phone, I was left
The Lowdown: Slacker
It seems we have a little trend going on here at Untitled 909, becoming a hot spot for Brighton-based artists with previous features on Patterns and Alex Downey. Lobster Theremin affiliate Slacker now joins the crew. Real name Sam Black, the versatile producer and DJ moved to Brighton for university and became consumed by the