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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 »

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 »

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 »

Today it’s a pleasure for us to host Simon Doty on an interview to chat about his new label ‘RECESS’, is recent EP on Purified and the influences basket-ball had on his musical career. Enjoy!   WWD: Hi Simon! Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions! What have you been up to... Read more »

As we hit the year’s primetime weeks, we’re thrilled to welcome a TOR debutant to the imprint. Conté, an alias for someone you likely know well, arrives in immense style with a gorgeous cut for blissed-out summer moments. Tendo rests upon delightful piano chords and rhythmic rotations. Building in its imposition, Conté’s drums open wide... Read more »

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 »

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 »

Motip White continues to chart his own course as we welcome him back to XYZ. The Cologne-based producer has never settled for the predictable norm, working his way through projects from all corners of the musical landscape on his eclectic journey. With releases on the likes of Innervisions & Correspondant, Motip’s productions drip in analog... Read 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 »

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 »