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Collaboration is at the forefront of XYZ’s artistic vision, and Nau Leone’s partnership with Yarni is a perfect representation of the magic that can happen in a shared studio. Yarni, based in Sheffield, leads a unique pursuit in music, dedicating all his profits to help fund research into Multiple Sclerosis, a disease affecting his mother.... Read more »

UMEK is a techno icon, who has made 2019 a landmark year in his already legendary career, and he closes the year in style with his new release “Dreams”. 2019 saw the relaunch of his label 1605 which has become a main outlet for UMEK’s own tracks including “Vibrancy” which charted No.1 on Beatport for... Read more »

As a crucial figure in the history of the thriving Irish dance scene, and a favorite of the When We Dip team since their early formation in Dublin, Ian O’Donovan is an artist innately connected to the XYZ label. Through an illustrious career, he’s presented his unique blend of uplifting productions on behemoths such as... Read more »

Label XYZ was created to harness a collection of unique artists, sounds, and ideas from across the musical spectrum. Electronic music’s most important quality may be its innate diversity. Given access to limitless sounds, samples, influences, and production techniques, producers are creating a multitude of incredible work. No matter your taste or preference, electronic music... Read more »

Starting with locals-only parties at various venues around Oslo, Epiphany is set to present their first international name this weekend as they cap off their first year in style. Mark Alow [Sol Selectas, Bar 25, XYZ] will top a lineup supported by Oslo’s finest local names. The Spanish producer is well known for his deep... Read more »

With Devil, Filizola delivers another one of his glam-infused tracks, one that sinks its teeth deep into the disco roots the Mexican DJ and producer invariably calls upon EP after EP.  Laid-back vocals from Micca Mont provide a contrast to the brightness of the piano riffs and sparkling percussion that form the tracks main body,... Read more »

Amsterdam Dance Event is a mammoth occasion on electronics music’s busy calendar. Industry professionals, artists, and fans gather in Amsterdam each October to innovate, collaborate, discuss, teach, and dance. The WhenWeDip team was spread across the city for 2019’s edition, and we’ve chose our five best moments out of an unbelievably jam-packed schedule. Heist PopUp... Read more »

With the release of their second installment in the Dimensions series, XYZ has welcomed back an enigmatic character to the label family, and a crucial figure in the journey of the deep and progressive scene. Pablo Bolivar has been at the forefront of the dance music for over 20 years, with a distinguished melodic, hypnotic,... Read more »

Dimensions is a compilation series focused on bringing together unique artists and select tracks, which resonate with each other beyond just the sound of the music. It is a platform to create forward thinking releases on which artists in the XYZ family, and newcomers with shared values, come together to write their chapter of a... Read more »

After powerhouse releases this year on Anjunadeep, Kompakt, and Drumcode, London-based producer John Monkman returns to North America for an extended November tour. First stop is Le Salon Daomé in Montreal, followed by Denver, New York and St. Petersburg (FL), before closing in San Francisco. The tour will feature fully live performances in Montreal and... Read more »