Rizu X formally kicks off the new NYC-based label Gone Baby with dizzying new cuts. The EP is named after “Myokymia,” which is the involuntary eye twitching that usually stems from stress, sleep deprivation, or caffeine. The production channeled the energy from the nightlife she was missing, mixed with the anxiety and codependency to technology,
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Premiere: Ste Roberts – Victor’s Mezcal
A trippy, bouncy mind melter from Ste Roberts. Firmly establishing his STE label project over the last few years, as well as notable releases on Infiltrate, Kneaded Pains and Catch Recordings, Roberts makes his long-awaited appearance on Hypercolour with ‘The Crescent’ EP out on the 30th April. Pre-order here.
Premiere: Borai – Yellow (Well Well Well) [Club Glow]
Club Glow return with their second vinyl release, this time from the mighty Borai. Entitled ‘Need U’, the EP will be released this Friday 2nd April and is limited to 300 copies via Bandcamp and very selected physical record stores. The crew have slated it as ‘Borai at his very best. Over the course of
Premiere: Neida – For All The Time Sake [Nehza Records]
Rinse France resident RONI launches her own imprint Nehza Records, named after the animated film ‘Nezha Conquers the Dragon King’ by Wang Shuchen published in 1979. The first release is an EP from Bordeaux-based member of the Super Daronne collective, Neida. Bringing RONI’s fantasy-led vision to life, Neida draws from the 90s UK rave
Premiere: Jurango – Tracking Matter [Pressure Dome]
Following up from his recent EP on Livity Sound, Jurango brings a heavyweight cut to the Pressure Dome imprint with a contribution to their third compilation. Released on the 26th March, Pressure Dome will be donating all profits from the release to Community Care Package, a free food delivery service for anyone who can’t get
Premiere: Kagami Smile – Non-Disclosure Reverb Lake [Kudatah]
Blissful ambient gabber. It’s easy to get lost in Kagami Smile’s productions – there are also so many of them that you can be immersed in his world for days on end. Based in Shenzhen, Kagami Smile has released nearly 30 full-length albums since 2016 and manages the Forgot Imprint label. His production style floats
Premiere: Henry Greenleaf – Pan Strings [Version]
One of the finest talents coming through Bristol right now, Henry Greenleaf makes his debut on legendary German label Version with ‘Rush’ EP. The release has already been supported by the likes of Vladimir Ivkovic, Silvia Kastel, Bake, Traces, Kouslin, Cando, and Azu Tiwaline. Henry’s productions always excel at pushing the boundaries between experimental and
Premiere: Hugo Massien – Chasing Shadows [E-Beamz]
With an extensive back catalogue under his belt including releases on XL Recordings, Keysound, 17 Steps, and Unknown to the Unknown, Hugo Massien is set to release his debut LP on E-Beamz this Friday. ‘Metamorphosis’ showcases Hugo Massien’s incredible approach to the long player format, allowing him to produce across varying different soundscapes including wonky
Daytimers and No Nazar to host 24-hour live stream in support of the Farmers Protest in India
The team behind Daytimers and No Nazar are coming together to present a special all-day charity live stream in solidarity with Protesting Farmers in India this weekend, Saturday 13th March. Including a host of South-Asian DJs, there will be sets from Ahadadream, Yung Singh, Jyoty, Anu, Nabihah Iqbal, Raji Rags, Manara and an anonymous DJ
Cocoon ~ a lockdown zine
As I’ve scrolled through social media over the last few days, people have been sharing memories of their last gig, last clubbing experience and the last weekend of normalcy before the world went into the first lockdown. With no idea of what we were about to experience, those who lost their jobs or furloughed turned