Alt/Electronica
Premiere: Amtrac puts his touch on Zimmer’s ‘Make It Happen’
Almost 1 year after the release of his first album, Zimmer comes back with a Remixes EP, always on the line between techno and disco. On this occasion, Zimmer calls upon 6 artists: a mix of his heroes (Gerd Janson, Lauer) and his friends (You Man) but also a tribute to the rising French Italo... Read more »
Duke Dumont Releases Duality Remixed Album
Multi-platinum record maker Duke Dumont has unveiled Duality Remixed, a twelve-track remix package of his acclaimed debut album Duality, out now. Featuring some of the biggest names in dance music, Duality Remixed includes no fewer than five tracks that have already been released as singles, including remix king Purple Disco Machine’s funk-laden rework of ‘OceanDrive’, German DJ and production wizard Tensnake’s synth-driven edit of ‘Nightcrawler’ and Yorkshire... Read more »
Powel selects 10 iconic tracks to mark the passing of Burning Man in 2020
With Burning Man 2020 just a dream in the current global turbulence, we’ve been taking the time to mark its passing with a look back on great moments and music from years past. Continuing our series in the footsteps of Buenos Aires artist Facundo Mohrr and Montreal’s own Kora, we welcome Berlin-based All Day I... Read more »
Premiere: Mark Slee gets remix treatment by downtempo master Lusine
For release number twenty-three on San Francisco’s Manjumasi, label co-founder Mark Slee returns with a new EP, his first original showing on the imprint since its debut release, his Nocturne Belle EP in 2016. The Grapeseed EP features three original tracks, all with deep and mysterious elements that have become a marker of Slee’s production... Read more »
HOKI close out the Summer with emotive new cut ‘Crash’
Canadian indie electronic duo HOKI close out a turbulent Summer with an emotive new cut titled ‘Crash’. The song, which features on their forthcoming second album ‘Today’, fuses the searing, storyful vocal tones of Aussie Brent McCormick with a nostalgic melody-infused base crafted by partner Varti Deuchoghlian. The track captures the experience of a harrowing... Read more »
Premiere: Robag Wruhme remix on Moon Harbour’s 100th release
To mark the 100th digital release on Moon Harbour, label founder Matthias Tanzmann tweaks one of his classic tracks from 2006, and the Robag Wruhme remix from the same original package also appears. Matthias hasn’t stopped working in lockdown, as this timely remix follows ‘Daytona’, a fine collaboration with fellow Leipzig artist and long-time friend... Read more »
HOKI capture the turbulence of modern times with enthralling video for new single ‘Water’
Montreal duo HOKI have showcased a mesmerising new single ‘Water’. The spine-tingling slow burner aligns with the challenges of recent times. Opening with deep, therapeutic piano keys and the soothing vocals of Brent McCormick, it builds to shuddering crescendo. Showcasing a new side to the rising pair, it sets a high bar for the impending... Read more »
Premiere: Hologramme reveals a vibrant new electronica single
Montréal’s ascending electronica act Hologramme has revealed the latest installment in his distinguished discography of contemporary electronic music. “Préface (Printemps)” is a bright, buoyant melodic production – eclectic in nature with driving, deep house at its’ core. The track arrives worldwide on Friday, June 19th on all platforms via Hologramme’s own imprint, Société Holographique de Montréal with a vibrant video companion produced by Montréal design house Baillat Studio on its’... Read more »
Premiere: Esteble on remix duty for pop band Yukon Club
Hear Esteble’s take on Glass Hours by Yukon Club. Next to both Esteble and Yukon Club being Dutch, they found a mutual interest in driving arpeggiators and atmospheric synths. Esteble reuses the original vocals and the verby toms of the less clubby original version and rebuilds the track with a lot of new elements such... Read more »
Matador presents 20-track ambient & electronica album ‘Tuesday’
Matador returns to the foreground of electronic music’s vast landscape with Tuesday; his debut album contribution to the ambient realm. Offering an immersive montage of stories that pay tribute to Ireland’s idyllic vistas, the multifaceted producer’s breath-taking LP echoes a tenacious dedication to his craft. Following its soft launch in March, Tuesday now celebrates its official release –... Read more »