Basic Rhythm’s contribution to the electronic music scene, specifically in the UK, is far-reaching. Coming through in the 90s when every aspect of the hardcore continuum was exploding, Basic Rhythm is closely connected with the community in East London, having spent most of his early days at record shops such as Boogie Times in Romford,
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Premiere: Azu Tiwaline – Air Element
Azu Tiwaline is a producer inspired by the need to explore her origins, rooted in the Tunisian Sahara. Releasing her debut album ‘Draw Me In Silence’ in two parts, the project draws from aspects of trance, dub, and techno, creating a meditative and ritualistic experience. Part 2 of ‘Draw Me In Silence’ is out on
Untitled 909 Podcast 038: Bit Folder
The next mix in our series is from mysterious producer Bit Folder who made his debut on Sheffield-based imprint Central Processing Unit earlier this month with the ’Silicon Frontier’ EP. There’a a divide in rumours about the producer, some say it’s a young new artist whilst others think it’s an old head producing under a
Premiere: Wilfy D – What Difference Does It Make
Following releases on Peach Discs, Dr. Banana and Idle Hands, Bristol native Wilfy D launches his own imprint Vitamin D – the perfect name for his summery productions. The first EP comes from the boss himself and is a melting pot of UKG, R&B and 90s influences, catering to the thirst for that Y2K era.
Premiere: Marlon Hoffstadt aka DJ Daddy Trance – Lost In Trancelation
Berlin-based artist, label founder, and promoter Marlon Hoffstadt is back after the brilliant release of his debut album ‘Planet Love’. Exploring Trance and Eurodance both musically and also philosophically, ‘Planet Love’ felt perfectly timed as its joyous melodies and spoken proverbs such as “take care, give love, because only love will set you free”
Premiere: Koloah – Deep Blue
One of Kyiv’s underground figureheads Koloah returns with ‘Borderlines’ EP on newly-launched imprint 1000xxPlace. Inspired by Greek mythology and his own observations of our planet, Koloah explores the existence and often blurred function of ‘Borderlines’. The release is filled with emotion, drawing from breakbeat in varying forms, with ‘Deep Blue’ at its peak. Pre-order here.
The Lowdown: Klein Zage
A friend recently said to me that I “get so juiced up on pop music”, and it’s so true. Pop music was my first love, they were my first concerts and it was my first obsession. So when I find hints of poptimism in dance music, I’m overjoyed. From cheesy bootlegs, tasteful blends and house
Untitled 909 Podcast 037: Local Group
~???????? ???? ????? ???~ Continuing to explore the realms of hardcore, our next guests for the podcast series is UK duo Local Group (LMajor & Corporeal Face). Keeping the rave spirit alive with hands-in-the-air euphoria, the mix showcases the sound they’ve forged as residents at UK festival Field Maneuvers – an 700-capacity event held at
Premiere: Traxman – Get Up
Traxman is one of the early pioneers of Chicago’s juke/footwork scene with highly regarded releases on labels such as Dance Mania, Teklife, Planet Mu and Moveltraxx. He also co-founded the G.E.T.O. DJ’z collective with Pablo Diskobar and Shawn Madness in 1992 which went on to include others such as DJ Roc, DJ Clent and
Untitled 909 Podcast 036: Foul Play
Next in our podcast series is Foul Play – the 90s rave legends who helped pave the way for the transition from hardcore through to jungle and drum & bass. There are many phases to Foul Play’s story but the founding members were John Morrow, Steve Bradshaw and Steve Gurley who came together as