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Producers are the backbone of a label; developing supportive and genuine relationships with our artists is the core principle of XYZ’s development. Our recently launched Oppo series is an ode to the figures that we feel are at the foundation of the label’s journey thus far. Nobody fits this bill better than Hosini – the... Read more »

As we enter the somber and chilled autumn months in Montreal, we are lucky to find such warmth in the strength of the local music scene. The city has always been a hub for electronic producers, with a network of support and talent unlike anywhere else in the world. Even when the dance community is... Read more »

Argentina continues to assert itself as a hub of melodic mastery, with a heady group of amazing producers providing a steady stream of grooves from across the electronic spectrum. We’ve been lucky to harness the Argentinian conquest with Hernan Cattaneo, Alejandro Mosso, and Facundo Mohrr appearing on our imprints; we are thrilled to continue this... Read more »

Alejandro Mosso’s ability to traverse genre lines makes him a pillar of XYZ’s artistic vision. With releases on industry titans such as Cocoon, Third Ear, and Hivern Discs propelling his career, Mosso has recently found footing in the deep and melodic scene. His Amatista EP on Behrouz’s Do No Sit label is flush with quality,... Read more »

Mitch Oliver and Maaruo represent the thriving community of dance music in Montreal; a city also home to the When We Dip team, and a pillar of the creative direction behind the way we run the labels and media platform. As many have before them, the two were regulars on dancefloors across the city before... Read more »

Adisyn and Nhii represent the new establishment in the deep and melodic scene. A community of like-minded, driven, and talented individuals continues to grow across the international scene, fostering collaborations and support for producers across the world. This community continues to provide amazing music, and Adisyn and Nhii are at the forefront of all that... Read more »

Times like these showcase the immense power of the musical community to adapt to the ever changing world we live in. While the pandemic has turned electronic scenes across the world upside down, we’ve seen incredible initiatives started to combat the effects of Covid both in and out of music. “A Door to Nowhere” is... Read more »

As TOR continues to set a strong early foundation, we head to the Mediterranean for an EP bursting with summer flavor and genuine energy. Collaborations are a pillar of the label program at When We Dip, as they capture the community and collective essence of electronic music. Greek aficionado VieL has garnered a stellar reputation... Read more »

Karim Sahraoui is a unique figure in dance music, and his story is a genuinely warm tale of doing things for the right reasons. Guided by family, faith, and Detroit, the French maestro has led a storied career. A trusted comrade to some of electronic music’s most illustrious characters, such as Derrick May, Sahraoui has... Read more »

The team behind XYZ and When We Dip is thrilled to depart on a new exploration in the form of TOR. Stemming from our beloved Dancefloor Romancer branch, TOR will serve as a partner for XYZ in the purveying of quality dance music. The driving force behind the When We Dip label family remains providing... Read more »