UK-based producer Borai is one of the artists behind one of my fave labels Club Glow alongside Denham Audio, LMajor and Mani Festo. He’s been involved in the industry for over 15 years now with releases and remixes on labels such as E-Beamz, Them Recordings, Sneaker Social Club and Infiltrate to name a few. And
Untitled 909 Podcast 069: marjai
A captivating session with heavy UK influence spanning across bass, pop, experimental, drill and more from Leeds-based DJ and dancer, marjai. This might be marjai’s first mix for a blog but over the last few years, he has been immersing himself in the local scene and beyond. Hosting an ecclectic residency on Sable Radio for
Premiere: SPF 50 – Looking For Lost Cats [Professional Music]
A hazy, hypnotic downtempo number from Professional Music label founder SPF 50. Picture the early morning sunrise peeking through the shutters and small window openings inside the club. The fog from the smoke machine and cigarette smoke reflecting in the rose-tinted lights. It’s warm, it’s sweaty and you’re two-stepping along in a trance-inducing march. This
Tracks of the Month, March 2021
This is an overview of the music that the 909 crew are feeling this month. Not focused on new releases, it serves as an insight to our musical journeys and the discoveries we make on the way. Nush – U Girls (Shake It Club Mix) This isn’t particularly new, and it isn’t particularly revolutionary,
Untitled 909 Podcast 068: Martha
Martha has become a familiar face within the UK music circuit, a leading figure within the London scene specifically who uses their platform to champion emerging artists and communities from all corners of the world. Based in South London, Martha is a presenter, curator, DJ, and sound artist who has become known through her weekly
Premiere: Rizu X – Riverwalk Mall
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,
Untitled 909 Podcast 067: SUCHI
Get to know Norwegian-Indian DJ/producer, SUCHI with this captivating mixtape. The multi-disciplinary artist nods to her roots throughout, with plenty of unreleased gems from a host of South Asian producers as she celebrates her latest single, ‘Gula i Deg’ – an explosive cut fusing vocal samples from Norwegian Semi vocalist Mari Boine with breaks-heavy, rave
Premiere: Basside – CRAZY EXPENSIVE [Sorry Records]
Basside brings the sass to Sorry Records. 5 years in the making, Miami Bass duo Basside return to Brooklyn label Sorry Records with ‘FUCK IT UP’ for their second EP, out tomorrow. The six-track release is entirely produced by SOPHIE after inviting them to her studio in LA in 2016 following seeing the duo at
Influences: Laughing Ears
Shanghai-based musician Laughing Ears has an incredible approach to contemporary club music, creating immersive worlds for her listeners to get lost in. With previous releases on Ran Music, Function Lab and Chinabot, Laughing Ears lands on Infinite Machine with her second album ‘Blood’ earlier this year – also her lengthiest work to date. What
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.