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Interview: Nick Scofield returns to TOR with his afro-tinged Foggy Night EP
Nick Scofield continues to craft a sound of his own. Centered around a backbone of sturdy grooves, he explores realms of melodies both retro and futuristic. With a pair of appearances on our Tales of Romance series, as well as the timeless Highway 1 EP gracing TOR last year, Scofield has built a hearty foundation... Read more »

Interview: DSF returns to XYZ with remix of Koelle
Germany’s Koelle made his XYZ debut last year in alluring fashion. The classically trained musician out of Ingolstadt collected a stellar team on the Fall In Time EP, with vocalist Margret and producer Into The Ether each deeply involved throughout the release. After a raucous applause for the original material, we are thrilled to revisit... Read more »

The Journey So Far: An interview with Jessica Saves
Barcelona duo Jessica Saves are fresh from their debut appearance on SOL. The rising pair dropped a scintillating three-track EP that is the perfect accompaniment for the journey to outer realms. ‘Weekend On Alpha Centauri’ blends lush, wavering synth-work and distant vocal samples, while coating the cuts in a dense, cosmic atmosphere that is truly... Read more »

Jessica Saves debuts on SOL with three track ambient release ’Weekend On Alpha Centauri’.
Jessica Saves makes a scintillating SOL debut this January with an intricate three track release titled ’Weekend On Alpha Centauri’. The title cut sets the scene immediately, coating lush, wavering synth-work and distant vocal samples in a dense, cosmic atmosphere that is truly palpable. ‘Final Approach’ paints a picture of its own through the... Read more »

Interview: Emotional Tourist curates a stunning second edition of the artist-directed series Oppo
Producers are the backbone of any label; developing supportive and genuine relationships with our artists is the core principle of XYZ’s development. Our Oppo series is an ode to the figures that we feel are at the foundation of the label’s journey thus far. Emotional Tourist has cemented himself as a pillar of XYZ’s artistic... Read more »

Kate Ozz closes out the year with mesmerising gift ‘Ishtar’
Miami-based Kate Ozz made her mark on 2021 with standout releases on prestigious imprints such as Disco Halal, Soulfooled and Frau Blau. Now to close out what is undoutedbly a breakout year, the Moscow artist is giving away a scintillating free download in the form of the ‘Ishtar’. The track brings her signature touch to... Read more »

Premiere: Canadian producer Skayem makes his debut on Eli Brown’s Arcane
2021 has been an exciting year for Eli Brown’s Arcane imprint as it continues to blaze a trail as one of the most compelling house and techno labels in the scene. This year saw a plethora of successful releases from the likes of Ben Hemsley, Will Easton, Miane, Dubesque and Dok & Martin to name... Read more »

Premiere: ‘Open to Me’ is the exciting new progressive house release from Kennedy One
‘Open to Me’ is the exciting new progressive house release from rising electronic music producer and Dark City Radio show host, Kennedy One. ‘Open to Me’ features an ethereal vibe with a rolling rhythm of percussive synths complemented by atmospheric textures and a subtle, but dreamy female vocal line. “I wanted to create something that... Read more »

Interview: Mihai Popoviciu lands on XYZ with masterful remix of Enamour & Warung
Enamour masterfully stepped into the XYZ fold earlier this year with his debut EP – Forget Your Name. He’s a producer at the forefront of sensational soundscapes with no boundary of range: his productions infuse the dreamy melodies of deep house, the potent power of progressive house, and the smoldering momentum of dark techno. The... Read more »

Belleza Oculta: An Interview with ambient producer Rene Lorenzo
Madrid-based artist Rene Lorenzo is the latest debutant on the SOL imprint with his new four track release ‘Belleza Oculta’ having dropped on December 10. Ambient lovers may be familiar with his previous work, which includes standout releases on the likes of Shimmering Moods, Askance Discs and Seven Villas Music. ‘Belleza Oculta’ presents his intricate... Read more »