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
AuthorChanel Kadir
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
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
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
The Lowdown: Monster
Having kickstarted her DJing over a decade ago, Monster has become an integral figure in Poznan’s dance music scene. Cutting her teeth at the anarchist squat and social center Rozbrat, Monster then started throwing Squat The Electricity parties where she invited local DJs to play the squat. Unfortunately, the venue is now facing similar issues
Spotlight: DJ Bone’s guide to Amsterdam
Originally hailing from Detroit, DJ Bone launched his Homeless Homies charity in 2002 alongside his wife Ahnne after connecting via the same passion for helping those in needs. With community being incredibly important to Bone, he turned the charity into a foundation and now donates all the proceeds from his record label Subject Detroit to
Untitled 909 Podcast 029: Tim Reaper – A Comprehensive Guide To Globex Corp
With releases on 7th Storey Projects, Green Bay Wax, Dark Age and Parallax, Tim Reaper first got into drum & bass through an Andy C mix CD found in an issue of Mixmag and released his first production in 2010. Launching his imprint Globex Corp alongside Dwarde in 2016, the pair have hosted artists such
Untitled 909 Podcast 028: Bklava
Another kickass mix in our series from a Patterns resident. This time it’s from South London DJ Bklava who is known for her hybrid sets which include live vocal overdubs. Having supported Conducta, Dan Shake and Kurupt FM, Bklava also founded Spin Suga. The concept began as a promotion based platform supporting female/non-binary DJs and
Back to the 90s: a celebration of rave culture
From the Sweet Harmony exhibiton to DIY zine culture and the likes of nu-rave, old school and happy hardcore records having a moment, the UK rave movement is having its moment. Being from a town that was the heart of the happy hardcore scene with most of the important labels and record stores of its