The discussion around the music scene in the States and how it lacks the recognition and support that Europe gets is something that has been brought up a lot recently. Some of the most exciting collectives, artists, labels and agencies are coming from America, yet the time it takes them to receive the support they
Half Baked announce 10th anniversary plans
The London based collective with welcome a selection of notable guests throughout the year at venues in London and beyond. Kicking things off in March with a celebration of the first record of the year on their Half Baked Record imprint, Shonky will be hosting a release party at Studio9294. Following that, there will be
Tiger & Woods to release new album on Gerd Janson’s Running Back imprint
The album will be the third from the Roman duo as they celebrate 10 years of collaborating. Formed of Marco Passaraani and Valerio Delphi, their next project ‘A.O.D.’ stands for ‘Adult Oriented Dance’, taking inspiration from A.O.R. (Adult Oriented Rock). Influenced by the landscapes and discotheques of the Italian countryside, the album features sample materials
OFFSónar reveals line-up for Detroit Love x Rush Hour party
The transatlantic labels will go head-to-head for the first time. Taking place on Friday 19th July, Detroit Love will be offering a homage to house and techno with head honcho Carl Craig heading the bill alongside the likes of Moodymann, Waajeed, DJ Stingray and Holographic. For the Dutch imprint Rush Hour, founder Antal will be
Hiroshima’s Meitei announces debut full-length vinyl release on Métron Records
“Things fade into obscurity when a populous has no interest” – Meitei / 冥丁 For its second vinyl release, Métron Records returns to Japan to showcase Meitei’s debut full-length vinyl and first original material of the year. ‘Komachi’ is inspired by the recent passing of his beloved 99-year-old grandmother, a woman who he considered to be one of
Tommy Four Seven announces new album ‘Veer’ on his 47 label
The announcement is accompanied by an extensive world album tour which will start in March. Following his debut album ‘Primate’ on Chris Liebing’s CLR Records, ‘Veer’ is the first solo album from Tommy since the 2011 release. Marking the 20th release and first long player on his label, 47, the album is a 10 track
Ciel, Daniel 58 & Yohei S announce new label ‘Parallel Minds’
The Toronto collective launches with a V/A release. To be released on the 11th April, the compilation includes two house cuts from Discwoman affiliate Ciel and Yohei S. On the B side, Raf Reza opens with what the press release describes as ‘Indian hardcore’, followed by a trance-influenced record from Daniel 58. Parallel Minds is
Video Premiere: Arji – ‘Hard To Breathe’
After spending the past two years writing, recording and honing her sound, Vez Maxwell is ready to present her newest project Arji. Hailing from South London, Arji channels the dreamy, soulful and psychedelic sounds of the likes of Frank Ocean, King Krule, Jordan Rakei and Nai Palm. A song filled with vulnerability, ‘Hard To Breathe’
Untitled 909 Podcast 016: GAGARIN’s Phenomena Mix
GAGARIN is a solo project by musician Graham Dowdall who has a long career of performing and collaborating with the likes of Nico, Pere Ubu, Roshi ft. Pars Radio and Suns of Arqa among others. Starting off as a drummer, his music crosses boundaries of sound art to dance music to free improvisation to ambient.
Crazy P to release new album ‘Age Of The Ego’ on Walk Don’t Walk / K7 Records
The lead single ‘SOS’ is available to stream now. To be released on the 3rd May, ‘Age Of The Ego’ is the eight album from Crazy P, a band that consists of Danielle Moore, Chris Todd, Jim Baron, Tim Davies and Matt Klose. With the album influenced by their feelings of the state of the