A topic of conversation lately has been how isolation has changed our listening habits and how we’re moving towards music that uplifts and comforts us in times of extreme stress. And MagicFX’s debut release ‘Clarity’ does just that. It’s colourful, shimmering and bubbly, a wonderful first release from the London-based sound engineer, produced and trained
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Untitled 909 Podcast 035: Squane
Squane is the co-founder of Californian label Jelly Bean Farm alongside Ganesa who we’ve previously profiled on the site. Following releases on District Sound, Bunk Audio and Sapyens Records, in December last year he made his first solo debut on JBF with the ‘Vesta’ EP. A dynamic release, it showed Squane’s playful side and
Influences: Significant Other
Brooklyn-based artist Significant Other made his debut on SP:EC in June 2018 and since then his release schedule has been sporadic. The follow-up record was released late last year on Well Street Records and now he makes his welcomed return on Oscilla Sound with ‘Club Aura’ EP. Having been instantly drawn to his murky and
The Lowdown: Bonebrokk
My research tells me that Greece, Athens in particular, had one of its biggest electronic music moments in 2011. It was with the help of Swaf who released the LP ‘Flaws’ and marked a new era for the industrial scene. And despite the economic crisis, nowadays the scene in Athens is building up, with the
Influences: Valentina
Having worked with the likes of Kano, Lil Silva and Joe Goddard, most notably on the acclaimed single ‘Gabriel’, London-based songstress Valentina has made a welcomed return with her first solo record since 2013, ‘You Know Where My Happiness Went’, out on the 1st April. With the titled track delivered last month, today marks the release
Influences: Alfredo92
There’s been a lot of quality artists coming out of Denmark in the last five years or so and Alfredo92 is one of them. First coming to our attention last year with a split release alongside fellow Danish artist Kasper Marott, he returns with the welcomed ‘Helfand’ EP. Landing on Axces Records, the label he
Untitled 909 Podcast 034: Hood Joplin
With a keen interest in all things hip-hop, Edmonton’s Hood Joplin wanted to find a way to contribute to the culture which is how she found her way into DJing and uploading her mixes online. First discovered by Philadelphia collective Gwappy Boyz who picked up her edits and DJ sets, she released her debut EP
Forest Drive West: Parallel Space
Up until a couple of years ago, Forest Drive West was a mysterious figure in electronic music – not by choice but because of his lack of social media presence. He’s been quietly producing for the last two decades alongside a teaching career in computer science, with hundreds of tracks in his arsenal. It was
Label Love Affair: Neighbourhood
First launching at the renowned East London venue Plastic People, Tasha’s Neighbourhood series has quietly become one of the UK’s much-loved parties. Booking the likes of Sunil Sharpe, Boddika, Ben UFO, Josey Rebelle, Pariah, Randomer, Ben Sims and A Made Up Sound, Neighbourhood is a trusted event that showcases the many layers of Tasha’s tastes,
Playlist: Wigflex City Festival 2020
There’s no party like a Wigflex party. Nottingham-based promoter Wigflex will be bringing their city-wide festival back this year for its second edition. Following a brilliant debut, Wigflex City Festival showcases Nottingham’s incredible potential, unrivalled creative talent and making a lasting change within the community. In 2019, Wigflex City Festival was held in over fifteen