Rave flyer extraordinaire Mani Festo has been DJing and producing under numerous alias for almost ten years, channelling his love for all things related to UK rave music. With a fast and furious production and mixing style, his take on hardcore and jungle has seen him land on labels such as Swamp 81, Durkle Disco,
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Untitled 909 Podcast 047: Text Chunk
Coming live and direct from across the pond is Canadian producer and mastering engineer Text Chunk. Based in Edmonton, Text Chunk is the main project from Brandon Smith. In 2016, he co-founded the record label Kudatah alongside Carter Booth and Sven Shappka, putting out music from the likes of Thugwidow, PJS, Yoshimi, Sangam and Information
Untitled 909 Podcast 046: Saint Ludo
I can’t remember when exactly I first came across Saint Ludo but I’ve been quietly following her for a few years now. Based in London, the Italian tastemaker co-runs record label Femme Culture alongside Elkka where they aim to champion womxn within the arts through a series of stand-alone releases from the likes of BADSISTA
J Majik: Always Be
One of the original Metalheadz crew, J Majik is a key player in the UK’s Drum & Bass/Jungle scene. Releasing his first record in 1992 on Lemon D’s Planet Earth imprint, Majik’s extensive back catalogue sees him land on labels such as Reinforced, Tru Playaz and Suburban Base Records. It’s been 25 years since his
Untitled 909 Podcast 045: Househead Samira
Paris-based Tunisian artist Househead Samira has only had a handful of releases so far but has been supported by the likes of Armand Van Helden and Finn. And it’s to no surprise. Her high energy house tracks are addictive, with her debut EP ‘Radio Safia’ landing on Moveltraxx in June this year, a label she
Untitled 909 Podcast 044: Bailey Ibbs
East London based DJ/producer Bailey Ibbs has been making waves over the last year, building a reputation as one of the most exciting new artists coming through the UKG scene. Running the party series Night Service, he expanded the brand earlier this year with the launch of a label platform. The first single ‘Romantic’ by
The history of Afrofuturism within electronic music
Though the upper echelons of the contemporary electronic music industry are predominantly populated by white artists, its origins of young Black men in Detroit using music to transcend their surroundings means Afrofuturism has enjoyed a storied history in the electronic music industry. From early Detroit techno’s association with gleaming sci-fi imagery to Drexciya’s mysterious mythology
Untitled 909 Podcast 043: Haider – DS1 2005 Niche Mix
We’re taking it back to the early noughties with the latest mix from Sheffield legend DS1 aka Haider. This historic session channels the energy of Niche, the famed nightclub known for pioneering a very specific sound – bassline. People drove the length of the M1 to party all weekend at this hub of British
The Lowdown: Panorama Barre
As we entered lockdown I found it difficult to try and keep up with my exercise routine, especially living in a top floor apartment the exercises I could do were limited. A lot of online sessions on offer included jumping in some form so I was ecstatic when I saw a friend on Instagram sharing
Untitled 909 Podcast 042: Filter Dread
Recently releasing his new album ‘Trickster’ on Coyote Records, Filter Dread is behind some of the most hyper-futuristic electronic releases. Landing on labels such as Sneaker Social Club, Ramp, Corrupt Data and Unknown To The Unknown, Filter Dread’s latest project was made entirely in isolation and saw him flip his process completely as he moved