The festival will take place from the 19th to 23rd June in the middle of the French countryside. Monticule is a small-capacity, independent festival which is celebrating its 5th anniversary this summer. With a stacked out lineup including the likes of Tako, Jennifer Cardini, Jan Schulte, Manfredas, Fantastic Twins, Simo Cell, Stenny, The Pilotwings, Zenker
Influences: Livio & Roby
Playing an integral part in the Romanian minimal scene, duo Livio & Roby have been pushing out music for over a decade. Filled with groove, their productions are a masterclass on the wonderful clicky sound that the Eastern European country has become renowned for with artists such as Raresh, Rhadoo, Praslea, Priku and festivals like
Essentials: Livity Sound
Hailing from Bristol, a city that is home to bass music, Livity Sound was launched in 2011 by Peverelist and has built a reputation as one of the most regarded labels pushing out UK sounds. Avoiding pigeon-holing themselves to one genre, the Livity Sound back catalogue spans across a variety of different music focusing on
Laurel Halo to curate next DJ-Kicks on !K7
The 68th edition of the mix series will be released on the 22nd March with exclusive track ‘Sweetie’ by Laurel Halo available to stream now. Another landmark release in the series, the American’s 29 track mix features seven exclusives, including two of her own and those from Rrose, Machinewoman, FIT Siegel, Nick León and Ikonika.
Bambounou to make his debut on Whities with new 12″, ‘Whities 021’
The three track EP is scheduled to be released on 22nd February. ‘Whities 021’ is inspired by a collection of music made for his set at Freerotation in 2017. Showcasing Bambounou’s ‘flair for minimalistic rhythms and groove’, the record follows on from the label’s final release of 2018 from Overmono. The sleeve was designed by
MDD to release debut album ‘Reverse The Contrast’ on HANDS
The lead single ‘Underlight’ is available to stream now. To be released on Udo Wießmann’s HANDS imprint, ‘Reverse The Contrast’ is a display of industrial post-punk mayhem. Described in the press release as, “a bloodied dance floor with mosh pits galore, while others feel like an adrenaline-inducing Nintendo game full of fire, lava, monsters, and
Dance For Refuge announce International Women’s Day takeover
On the 8th March, Dance For Refuge will be hosting two parties and DJ workshops in London and Manchester. At the London show, Danielle and Liv Ayers will take to FOLD alongside a handful of unannounced special guests whilst in Manchester, Solid Blake, Kiara Scuro, B.L.O.O.M. and Imogen will take over The White Hotel. All
The Lowdown: Lokier
Discovering her productions last year, we’ve become obsessed with Lokier’s dark, moody and sometimes haunting releases on the likes of Days Of Being Wild, aufnahme und wiedergabe, Pinkman Records and Throne Of Blood. Born in Mexico, Lokier moved to Barcelona before residing in the German capital. Fast becoming one of the most exciting names to
Influences: MASK’s live jam selections
Hailing from Berlin, the mysterious label MASK has been pushing esoteric music by anonymous artists with their fourth release out today. Focusing on analogue sounds, the next EP titled ‘Hunter’ is a result of the first take of a live recording coming from a duo who have been playing together for over a decade. To
AVA announces London conference with panels from Bicep, Amy Lamé, Octave One and Abbey Road Studios
Taking place on the 15th March, the conference will be held in Printworks before the club night and is free entry. Offering an insight into the music and arts industry from artists, agents, labels and innovators, the panels will include the likes of Resident Advisor, Octave One, Bicep, Abbey Road Studios, London’s Night Czar Amy