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Select Cuts 240 mixed by Air Jackson
Air Jackson was one of the breakout names on our radar in recent times. The Ten One Records co-founder produces an eclectic sound that blends a multitude of electronic sub-genres. His range was captured beautifully in his album ‘Chemistry’ (released last year with support from the likes of Maceo Plex, John Digweed, James Zabiela and... Read more »
Ian O’Donovan inaugurates XYZ Tapes series
Irish producer Ian O’Donovan has been a critical contributor to the XYZ family since its early inception. He is an exemplary producer with revered releases also on the likes of Drumcode, Tronic, Bedrock and more. Ian has a unique ability to capture diverse soundscapes, taking listeners from dark and ethereal to uplifting and groovy in... Read more »
Lost In City returns to SOL with cinematic soundscape ‘Memories, Music & Everything’
Canadian talent Lost In City follows up a sublime debut on Anjunadeep’s Reflections imprint with a highly anticipated return to SOL. ‘Memories, Music & Everything’ marks the first step in a thrilling journey to come. The delicate, cinematic soundscape is the first taste from Lost In City’s upcoming debut album ‘A Little Dose of Inspiration’,... Read more »
Kora returns to Saisons with the mesmerising three track ‘Tantale’ EP
Label founder Kora returns to Saisons with a mesmerising new EP. ‘Tantale’ is the 19th release from his budding Montreal-based imprint. The three track ensembles draws on global influences, displaying a lush blend of warm colours, distant melodies and stories from the road. Tantale, Golconda and Tango are three songs that Kora started sketching in... Read more »
Albania’s UNUM Festival shines with successful 3rd edition
UNUM is a festival with a knowing crowd and already a great community feel. This year it was back with a superb third event with another irresistible line-up of proper underground sounds. It all ran from Wednesday until the next Tuesday so technically six days of music in a stunning location on the Albanian Riviera,... Read more »
Hillel Shabtai returns to DIALNINE with dance-floor heater ‘Carmen San Diego’
Montreal artist Hillel Shabtai makes a highly anticipated return to DIALNINE with a fresh collection of signature dance-floor heaters, once again bringing his inimitable, bountiful sound to the fore. ‘Carmen San Diego’ is a straight-ahead groover that combines a thunderous kick drum and a razor-sharp bass-line with captivating vocal touches and electrifying synth stabs. With... Read more »
Yin & Yang: Reza Safinia talks Music & Texture, new beginnings and more
Reza Safinia is a UK-raised, LA-based, multi-instrumentalist producer and composer whose work spans multiple genres ranging from electronic music to classical compositions for major film scores. He has worked with acclaimed artists such as Dr Dre and Kylie Minogue and scores the HBO Max show Warrior, as well as releasing his own music as an... Read more »
Amsterdam Dance Event confirms first artist residencies, experiences and more for ADE Arts and Culture 2022
After last year’s successful debut, ADE Arts & Culture returns with a series of artistic crossover projects for five days and nights during Amsterdam Dance Event 2022. Among the first confirmed highlights are Tamara Shogaolu’s transformation of the Westerkerk church, a journey through light and sound by Nick Verstand, plus artist-residencies in NXT Museum and... Read more »
Ambient explorer Lost In City talks Montreal, creative focus and his debut on new Anjuna imprint Reflections [Interview]
Lost In City is a new name turning heads in the world of ambient and cinematic soundscapes. The Montreal artist is part of the original wave of talent to launch Reflections, Anjuna’s new home for ambient, chillout and downtempo music. The label is the third imprint under the Anjuna umbrella, founded by British trio Above... Read more »
Artist Spotlight: An Interview with Death on the Balcony
Mark Caramelli & Paul Hargreaves AKA Death on the Balcony are a duo that have become synonymous with lush high-end grooves in recent years. The UK pair have proven their chops time and time again with releases on the likes of Anjunadeep, All Day I Dream and Kindisch. Most recently, they’ve applied a sublime spin... Read more »