We like to put a focus on new talent and having first discovered Fiesta Soundsystem in a breaks-focused Facebook group, we were drawn in by his debut EP ‘CALL 020-BAIT TUNE’ on Mask Music. With a regular FSSYS Mega Mix radio show on Wales-based station Vandelay, Fiesta Soundsystem focuses on the various different aspects of
Spotlight: Kim Ann Foxman’s guide to New York City
Kim Ann Foxman is one of the coolest kids on the block. Starting life in Hawaii, she relocated to San Francisco where she began to find her feet in the city’s creative hub and buzzing nightlife scene. It wasn’t long before she set her eyes on New York City where she transformed the club landscape
Premiere: Soreab – Watchme (Benton Remix)
Italian producer Soreab returns to Beat Machine Records with ‘Wrinkles’, a four-track EP which features vocals from pioneering hip hop artist Parallax and two remixes from BBS owner Benton and Planet Mu and Sneaker Social Club affiliate Basic Rhythm. The release proceeds records on DRIFT KINGS, Club Late Music and Top Billin Music. Talking about
Playlist: Half Baked’s 10 Years In 10 Tracks
Half Baked is so synonymous with the London scene. First launched as a Sunday party in an arched car park in East London ten years ago, Half Baked fast became the sound of this pocket of London. It’s a sound that myself and so many people I know are closely connected to, becoming a staple
Untitled 909 Podcast 032: Aidan Ray
“I like it fast, hard and nasty” is something Aidan Ray may or may not have said to describe this mix. We approached the Unbound Events co-founder for a riotous mix of whatever the hell was lurking in his Bandcamp collection. Expect sludgy bass hits locking lips with amens that you could only pray to
Influences: aphtc
aphtc is a collaborative project founded Berlin and Mainz-based producers Kl.ne and CRΞSC who are bonded by their youth experiences within the hardcore/punk scene and their love for modern bass music. Last year, the duo launched Arcane Patterns – a record label which ‘follow the broken beats, not the linear dreams’ according to their Bandcamp
Tracks of the Month, November 2019
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. Unai Trotti – Dimitri This has probably been the song I’ve had on rotation the most this
YAM Records pick out their South London summer favourites
We may be deep into club szn, but that doesn’t mean its too early to fantasize about summers in the park? right? GALA Festival gave a sneak preview of its 2020 program last week, with the festival now taking place across two days (!!) on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May. Returning to Peckham Rye
Untitled 909 Podcast 031: Ambient Babestation Meltdown
Ambient Babestation Meltdown is a conceptual performance created by London-based DJ Rachael who you can usually find behind the decks at Rye Wax, Field Maneuvers, Dalston Superstore and Grow Tottenham. The disco fanatic first introduced me to this project when I met her in Berlin and having previously discussed doing a mix for the website,
Premiere: A-Future – No Era (Secret Universe’s Biosphere Mix)
A-Future was formed earlier this year along with his imprint EON Records. Receiving a great reception at the Pickle Factory launch party, A-Future went on to play at IICON Glastonbury, Inner City Electronic Leeds, Gottwood and Boiler Room across the summer. This month, the Birmingham-based producer makes his debut on the label with a three-track