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
Tracks of the Month, February 2020
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. SUDS – Sad And Done Might as well start with something brand spanking new, and this EP
Review: Eris Drew – Fluids of Emotion
It’s a rare thing for music to form over decades, but for Eris Drew it was a necessity. A quarter of a century ago, on a foggy Chicago morning, Drew and a friend were driving back from an acid-tinged party when they both noticed the car’s air conditioner producing mesmeric rhythms. The Motherbeat, as they
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,
Tracks of the Month, January 2020
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. Holger Flinsch – Toranaga A new decade! A chance for fresh starts, new resolutions, and most importantly,
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
Spotlight: Shedbug’s guide to Australia’s underrated artists
Australian producer Shedbug has been releasing music for three years on labels such as Of Paradise, Flux, Deeptrax Records, 1Ø PILLS MATE and now Lobster Theremin. He also runs the Salt Mines imprint alongside Rudolf C which they operate out of Berlin. The label has housed records from Roza Terenzi, Reptant, Escape Artist, Life Sciences
Eye On Design: LCY
2019 has seen the formation of the powerhouse that is 6 Figure Gang – a supergroup of six incredible DJs including Sherelle, Yazzus, Jossy Mitsu, FAUZIA, Dobby and LCY. The latter artist has been dominating the playing field for quite a while now. Spending time between Bristol and London during her university days, LCY was
Premiere: Unknown Artist – N2
With her feet firmly planted in the scene, Nastia is reinventing her platforms. In 2013, she launched Propaganda Records where she hosted releases from Yate, DJ Present Perfect, Gera Taraman, Andrey Zots, Orbe and more. She said goodbye to the label earlier this year, making way for a fresh new imprint, NECHTO, which focuses