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Looking towards the peak summer season, we are thrilled to jumpstart July with the return of Jim Rider to XYZ. The Brit is a seasoned veteran of the industry, and has been a key figure in London’s thriving scene throughout the years as both a producer and promoter. After an extended break from the studio,... Read more »

Ninze & Okaxy are doing things their way. In a scene brimming with talent, innovation, and eagerness, the Leipzig-based duo have carved out a unique space within electronic music. The laid-back, easy going nature of Tom and Julian is the framework for their productions. They’ve defined their signature sound as Ketapop, harnessing a understated groove... Read more »

Dutch comrades Esteble are a duo of producers who remain impossible to categorize. The longtime friends and roommates share an innate sense of groove and melody, utilizing a diverse range of influences bred from their true musicianship. Whether jamming acoustically or producing surging electronic arrangements, Joep and Bram have proven their ability to capture the... Read more »

Through an illustrious career,  Ian O’Donovan has presented his unique blend of uplifting productions on behemoths such as Bedrock and Suara. As a catalyst of the surging Irish electronic scene, and a pillar of our label thus far, O’Donovan represents a character at the forefront of XYZ’s ideals and artistic drive. Ian’s sumptuous Mistral EP,... Read more »

Daniel Bortz is a unique figure in the underground scene, gliding under the radar past trends and genre boundaries to a point where he is one of the most respected producers around. At a time when artist’s personalities are often mitigated, simplified, or exaggerated to fill the perceived requirement of social media, Bortz remains genuine.... Read more »

Last week saw the release of a terrific EP from a new gem in the deep and melodic space. Jim Rider‘s self-run label presents the amazing El Escorpión EP as Signs’ debut release, fit with a stunning remix from Fluida. Established in London in 2020 by Jim Rider, Signs is a label born from an... Read more »

Greece’s DSF is at the forefront of a surging wave of modern deep house producers, blending sounds from across the international electronic spectrum. He is well known as one of All Day I Dream’s most forward thinking artists, with arrangements focused on groove and rhythm, all the while delighting listeners and dancers with joyful and... Read more »

Timelessness is a unique notion within dance music. In the immensely trend-centric industry we find ourselves in, it’s a rare breed of producers who continually create grooves that pay homage to the earlier days of electronic music, while also proving relevant in the modern scene. There are certain kicks and rhythms that shine through whether... Read more »

Teenage Mutants are a German duo whose tracks have been released on a wide selection of labels ranging from Stil Vor Talent to Tronic. Focusing mainly on techno, their most recent release came out on UMEK’s label 1605. We caught up with the guys to chat about the release and find out what else they... Read more »

Jim Rider is a seasoned veteran of the industry, and has been a key figure in the London scene throughout the years as both a producer and promoter. After an extended break from the studio, Jim has revived his artistic drive in incredible fashion. With a recent release on Lee Burridge’s surging Tale & Tone,... Read more »