Each month we will be going on a voyeuristic excursion through some of the finest artwork to grace record sleeves. Although of course a purely subjective exercise, we here at 909 believe that a record sleeve is an absolutely critical part of the final package and therefore see it fit to investigate the bravest, slickest,
Untitled 909 Podcast 002: Dr. Blowfin’s ‘Only They 2 Can Hear’ Soul Extravaganza
For our second podcast, Dr. Blowfin has deviated from his usual mesh of twisted electronix to present us with an unmixed selection of sensual healers. Recorded during his warm-up set for the Electric Avenue House Party in Nottingham, he explores the musky depths of his vinyl collection and blends together a heartfelt amalgamation of
10 tracks for International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s Day, where we highlight the oppression that women face around the world in their daily life. The music industry, unfortunately, has a horrible gender issue as men continue to dominate the scene, booking majority all-male lineups due to there not being ‘enough women in the industry’. It has been constantly highlighted
Boiler Room presents Marc Romboy & Dortmund Philharmonic Orchestra: Reconstructing Debussy
Ahead of the release of his debut Electronic classical album, Marc Romboy joins the Dortmund Philharmonic Orchestra to reconstruct Debussy in an hour-long session Respected DJ, composer and producer Marc Romboy recently joined the Dortmund Philharmonic Orchestra for a special evening of reconstructing Debussy in a contemporary way. Boiler Room now exclusively present the session
Label Love Affair: Music From Memory
Each month we will take it upon ourselves to confess our love affairs with the record labels that exemplify our musical curiosities and obsessions. This month 909 writer Rory Tanner reveals his intimate and whimsical ode to the wonderful Music From Memory. “Vito, he’s in heaven. He released one obscure record in 1983 and now he’s
Objekt announces the release of Objekt #4
Marking his first original release since 2014, TJ Hertz – otherwise known as Objekt – has announced his new EP ‘Objekt #4’. The two-track collection follows on from the critically acclaimed Flatland and pays tribute to the defunct Berlin club Basement Q – a place that is very close to Hertz’s heart. Talking about the club,
Marc Romboy – Monde futuriste EP
Marc Romboy is releasing a two-track EP, ‘Monde futuriste’ on the 17th February. The EP is part of his debut neo-classical album ‘Voyage de la Planète’, released on his newly launched label Hyperharmonic. Giving the listener the first insight into Marc’s new chapter of work, ‘Monde futuriste’ blends evocative strings and flittering synths for an
Tracks of the month: February 2017
This is an overview of the music that the 909 crew are feeling this month. Not focused on new releases, it serves as an insight to our musical journeys and the discoveries we make on the way. Carlos Maria Trindade/Nuno Canavarro- Blu Terra RT: This is a wildly exotic ambient cut from the
Introducing our monthly podcast series
Whilst we enjoy telling you about our favourite music and everything that goes on in this illustrious industry, we also enjoy playing it out. So this is why we are introducing you to our monthly podcast series, featuring friends and incredible talent from around the globe. Untitled #909 is all about supporting upcoming musicians as
Joy Orbison announces first solo EPs in five years
The illustrious DJ and producer Joy Orbison has announced two new solo EPs – marking it his first in five years. ‘Off Season / Fuerza’ will be released on Hingefinger, the label he runs with Will Bankhead whilst the four-track EP ‘Toss Portal’ will be available from his Bandcamp page also entitled ‘Toss Portal’. Neither