We first featured London-based producers FYI Chris on the site in 2018, following the release of their ‘Songs About People’s Feelings’ EP on Toy Tonics. Since then, the duo have been extremely busy, contributing records to labels such as Banoffee Pies Records, Rhythm Section International, Super Drama, CARE4LIFE and most recently the famed Black Acre
The Lowdown: Angel D’lite
Cheeky, fun, and vibrant with a hint of nostalgia – that’s how you would describe Angel D’lite’s sound and style. It’s playful, sugar sweet and youthful, with her DJ name bringing us childhood flashbacks of the powdered dessert product which turned into a mousse once mixed and whisked with milk. Based in London, Angel D’lite
DJ Pai & The Baker – Puñalada Trapera
Launched last month, NEA$ is a new platform founded by The Baker and Mauricio Atencia in Colombia. With the aim of documenting the flourishing local scenes and bringing it to an international audience, the first release is from the co-founder himself The Baker and DJ Pai who is from Envigado, Antioquia. With both artists contributing
Tracks of the Month, October 2020
This is an overview of the music that the 909 crew were feeling this month. Not always focused on new releases, it serves as an insight to our musical journeys and the discoveries we make on the way. Iceboy Violet – Domestic Cosy Thugga (Young Thug) It’s been a minute! Back on the tracks
Premiere: Ayesha – The Club is a Sea
Brooklyn-based DJ and producer, Ayesha is set to release her debut EP, ‘Natural Phenomena’ on local label Kindergarten Records (founded by Ma Sha) later this week. Tapping into her Indian heritage for the wide-scoping four-track release, evoking the country’s lush environments and sounds. As she puts it, “this is cultural memory channeled into universal
Untitled 909 Podcast 058: Farsight
Transmitting from the Bay Area, Farsight has previously released on Scuffed Recordings, WILE OUT, [Re]sources, and more recently Maloca Records with his first vinyl release ‘Not Here, But Somewhere’ which is rooted in heavy Latin rhythms and weighty bass – a release that comes hotly tipped from us. His music is influenced by the UK’s
Influences: DÆMON & Endgame
Mexico City/Montreal’s Infinite Machine has signed DÆMON and Endgame for a brilliant collaborative EP, DXE. Out tomorrow, it’s the tale of two visionaries coming together, creating a powerful force which explores influences and sonic palettes from their opposing environments. London-based producer Endgame made his name through with the Bala Club collective, now affiliated with Hyperdub
The Lowdown: Huey Mnemonic
Introducing himself to a global audience with his debut EP ‘Control Mission’ in 2018, Huey Mnemonic has since released a self-titled EP in 2019 and launched his own label Subsonic Ebonics this summer with ‘Virtuosity’ EP. Creating the platform as a way of tapping into Detroit’s rich history and exploring sci-fi themes throughout the lens
Untitled 909 Podcast 057: MJK
Releasing on esteemed labels such as Kenyon Sound, Boxed London, Italdred, and Natural Selection, UK artist MJK steps up for the 57th mix, fully stocked with dubs. Making his mark in the new wave of Grime DJs, MJK has worked with key platforms such as Just Jam, Keep Hush, Rinse FM, and headed international
Meet the MCs on MANS O’s HI-TECH TONGUE
As we navigate a world of seperation and conflict, it feels like music is both a tool for escapism and also a stark reminder of the dark realities of the world we’re living in right now. There are both positives and negatives to the journey we’re on and whilst it may not feel united, there