Festival season is nigh and the Balkans are on track to be this summer’s worst kept secret. With the second edition of KALA and the first edition of UNUM festival gracing the sandy, picturesque beaches of Albania we thought it was about time to start investigating what is so special about the area. We have
Kasper Marott releases new EP ‘Forever Mix’ on Courtesy’s Kulør imprint
Out today, it’s the Danish producer’s first release for the label. ‘Forever Mix’ is the second release on Courtesy’s newly founded imprint, following the V/A compilation ‘Kulør 1’. The EP features two records which highlight two different sides to Kasper’s productions with ‘Drømmen om Ø (Forever Mix ’19)’ a 14-minute downtempo journey whilst ‘Sky Dreams’
The Lowdown: Yak
Over the last few years, UK producer Yak has become known for his dynamic, polyrhythmic soundscapes. Making his debut on Orson’s Version imprint, an established label which has become famed for its shattering records, it wasn’t along before Yak was picked up for dates across the UK – supporting artists such as Objekt, Pangaea, Daniel
Stroboscopic Artefacts announces Shifted, Zeitgeber, Denise Rabe and Adriana Lopez for Totem Series
Lucy and Speedy J’s Zeitgeber project will be making its long-awaited comeback after making its re-debut at De School in February. Stroboscopic Artefacts is a label founded by Lucy and is launching a new 10” series titled ‘Totem Series’ which will span across the next few months. Featuring previously affiliated artists and label debuts, the
The Lowdown: Mount Palomar
If there’s ever been a roundabout way of finding your feet as a producer, Mount Palomar knocks it out of the park. Beginning 20 years ago as a 19 year old hopeful faking his way into record meetings in London, his journey has been both bizarre and arresting. Despite an abundance of obstacles his career
The Golden Filter to release new album, ‘Autonomy’
Out on the 5th July, ‘Autonomy’ will land on their own 4GN3S label. ‘Autonomy’ was created in their own self-contained studio in Peckham where the duo ‘set about on a mission of self-searching and solipsism drawing influence from their love and unity that sternly defies the damage caused by the ever-growing daily trauma of capitalism
Daniel Ruane, Carne and Vee team up for new label Failed Untits
The Failed Units Rescue and Research Programme is based in Berlin and Manchester. Daniel Ruane is stepping up for the first release on the new imprint with ‘Dawn Of The Failed Units Pt. 1’ which features three tracks and a remix from Manchester-based producer LOFT. Failed Units will be celebrating the launch with a party
DEXT Recordings announce return EP from Otik
Out on the 14th June, ‘Dioxide’ features a remix from Bruce. The first release of the year for the UK-based label, Bristolian Otik returns to DEXT after his debut ‘Deep Red’ in 2017. Showcasing his usual rugged form with grimey broken beats and bottom end sub action, ‘Dioxide’ is remixed by Hessle Audio and Timedance
Premiere: Chrissy – ‘South Pacific State’ (Violet Remix)
There’s no denying it that when we first heard Chrissy’s brilliant album ‘Resilience’ we became instantly obsessed with the adventurous producer’s mixes and releases. The upbeat 90s rave sounds that were shown across ‘Resilience’ were topical to the political climate in the US and whilst everything feels depressing at the moment there was a hint
Pris releases ‘New Babylon’ EP on newly-launched label Empathy
‘New Babylon’ is the first release on Empathy – a new concept from Pris and Deejay Astral. Following on from releases on Non Series, Avian, Semantica, Envra and Propaganda Moscow, Pris’ ‘New Babylon’ sees him demonstrate a more refined approach to production. The EP has already been supported by the likes of Daniel Avery, Randomer,