Blending dub techno, downtempo, ambient and experimental electronica, Chilean producer LLLIT is set to release a new five-track EP, Inesperado Contratiempo. According to the producer, each track on the EP represents a different stage of an ‘unexpected setback’ – the opening track, Desvío Sin Aviso (which translates as ‘Unannounced Detour’) weaves vocal snippets through a pulsing, […]
Written by James Bleakman and published by let’s go disco, 1990–2000: The Decade That Was House Music is a new book that offers an ordinary fan’s perspective on a defining decade of house music. Beginning with a cassette left behind by his older brother, James Bleakman’s new memoir explores how radio, magazines, record shops, mix compilations, […]
With albums such as 2018’s Working Class Woman and last year’s City of Clowns, as well as infectious singles including Work It and Y.A.A.M., Marie Davidson has carved out a niche as one of the more distinctive artists in electronica. Blending a variety of musical styles and a heavy dollop of satire – the track Push […]
Barcelona-based producer Mack Loenz, the new alias of electro artist Larry McCormick aka Exzakt, is set to release his debut album From The Heart on Maceo Plex’s Lone Romantic imprint on 4 September. The 10-track record combines electro with melodic, pop-influenced vocals, analogue synths and 80s-inspired sounds – as Loenz puts it, “n a time where […]
Ritmo London co-founder Becker has marked his return to Frame Music with the release of the three-track Intergalactic EP, a cross-pollination of bass, tech, broken beats and minimal. Having previously released on labels such as WYS, Serialism and Horizont Audio, the German-born, London-based artist’s productions have garnered high profile support despite their understated club sensibility. […]
Dutch DJ and producer Chris Stussy has announced his first release under his new moniker, CHRIS STASSY, with the single U know me set to land on 28 August. The Up The Stuss founder announced his new identity on 19 August, with both his label and USS events series retaining their original title. “New name, […]
Hercules & Love Affair has released Danseur Pt 1, the first instalment of a two-part EP on Stratasonic Records. The release has been accompanied by a video for the track My Journey, which is directed by Miguel Rodriguez and follows the themes of transformation and self-discovery explored in the song. The video stars Stephen Smith, […]
Glasgow City Council has launched a search for Scotland’s first Night-Time Economy Manager, a new role designed to support the city’s hospitality, entertainment and nightlife sectors. The successful candidate, who will work with the newly established Night-Time Economy Commission, will act as a link between the city council, hospitality and entertainment operators, and other stakeholders. […]
Josh Wink has announced a forthcoming remix of Chris Liebing’s track Eye C, which appeared on the recent Evolver LP, released in March. Set for release on CLR on 25 September, the EP features the original track on the B-side. Evolver is Chris Liebing’s first fully solo-produced LP and featured collaborations with Luke Slater, Charlotte […]
Adam Freeland has announced details of a forthcoming new EP, Twister, which is the British DJ and producer’s first solo material since 2007. The two-track EP is set to be released on 9 October on his recently-relaunched Marine Parade imprint – a label that helped pioneer the breakbeat sound in the 2000s before ceasing operations in […]
STAY GOLDEN has unveiled his debut album, Silent Covenant, on Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream label. The seven-track release, which showcases the Bali-based producer’s funk-infused, groove-oriented indie dance sound, is available digitally and as a limited-edition 2x vinyl. Commenting on the release, STAY GOLDEN said, “The strongest connections are often the ones that never […]
Soma Records is continuing its 35th anniversary celebrations with a re-release of techno producer Surgeon’s 1996 EP Muggerscum Out. The re-release, SOMA35.2, features four reworks of tracks from the original EP by Slam, Lewis Fautzi, Nørbak and Justyn Nell, including three reinterpretations of the track Coaster, as well as a reworking of Brownian Motion. Soma […]