‘Nothing but pleasure’ is how x3butterfly describes their approach to our 150th mix – a fun, bubbly session filled with shimmering house and UKG cuts. Based in NYC, x3butterfly has lived a pretty nomadic lifestyle, moving between Detroit, California, Europe and NYC. Before the x3butterfly we see today, the project has had many iterations –
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The Lowdown: bunni
Entering bunni’s world is like peering into someone’s diary. It’s honest and vulnerable with all of her emotions laid out on the table. Launching the moniker three years, bunni started working on music as a way of helping her find herself again after feeling lost following college. bunni is one of the artists coming through
Untitled 909 Podcast 145: FYI Robyn
London-based DJ and intuitive movement guide FYI Robyn showcases her healing approach to music through a mix that is introspective, giving yourself a moment to lose yourself within the deep rumbling bass, ecstatic beats, chants and natural textures. Over the last few years, Robyn has been exploring the connection with music and wellness more, with movement
On a path of self-discovery: Eden Samara’s expressive musical language
For the last couple of months I have been longing for sad music. Not necessarily sad in the melody but a longing for melancholy in the lyrics. I guess you could say it’s due to the change of seasons and feeling quite lost at the end of the summer. I was hoping to find this
The Lowdown: Henzo
There’s not many producers I follow where I will instantly buy a record by them before checking it out. However, Manchester-based, Preston-bred DJ and producer Henzo is definitely one of them. As described in the press release for his latest release ‘Iron Lighter’ on Left, Right & Centre, Henzo’s signature style can be known as
The Lowndown: INVT
As I have said time and time again, there is something in the water in Miami. Currently most of my favourite producers are based in Miami with their music is taking over on a global scale, it’s hard to come by a mix these days that doesn’t include a Miami artist but as you will
The Lowdown: Ultima Esuna
An artist very much on the rise, Mexican producer Ultima Esuna is quickly becoming known for her dreamy, atmospheric productions, often seeped in emotion which span across dembow, reggaeton and techno. Currently based in Vancouver, Ultima Esuna has three records on her Bandcamp page, with the first being released in December 2020. Her style is
The Lowdown: Kellen303
There’s something in the water in New York. As an outsider looking in, the different communities and scenes bubbling away across the pond excites me so much – a lot of my favourite artists and DJs are based there at the moment. From institutions and events such as Dweller, Nowadays and Bossa Civic Club to
The Lowdown: 96 Back
It’s been incredible to witness 96 Back’s trajectory over the years. The ‘Excitable, Girl’ album on Central Processing Unit was one of our favourite records released that year and since then, the Manchester-based producer has non-stop, consistently breaking the boundaries of who he is as an artist. Having released on four labels last year alone,
The Lowdown: Love Letters
Love Letters is part of the expansive world that Maxime Robillard orbits in. An alias for his house and music productions, Maxime is also a self-taught engineer and mixer, releases ambient and experimental music under his given name and as Hypnotic Spa as well as composes original works for film. Originally from Vermont, Maxime moved