Alt/Electronica

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 »

Montréal pair Kora and Wuachuma re-unite under the Saisons banner once more with a beautiful new cut titled ‘Alpha’. It’s no surprise to see the slow-burning emotive piece riding right to the top of the electronica chart. ‘Alpha’ is a signature gem, following in the footsteps of ‘Nuit d’Afrique’, ‘Naavi’ and ‘Carrousel’. ‘Alpha’ is very... Read more »

In the wake of a scintillating new remix on the delectable Nie Wieder Schlafen imprint, Berlin-based Ryan Davis joins us to talk through his new release, remix process, and more… Thanks for joining us Ryan! Can you talk us through your remix process? When I hear a song, mainly it is its melody and the... Read more »

Dutch duo Lövestad are fast making a name for themselves with their lush grooves and vibrant live performance. The pair have emerged from the Dutch underground, chalking up impressive appearances with their hardware based live set at the likes of Into The Woods Festival, Welcome To The Future, Wildeburg and Loveland. They have gone on... Read more »

On December 6th, the German-Syrian band Shkoon released their long-awaited debut album “Rima”, sending out a message of cultural diversity to the world. Shkoon’s concerts have attracted a diverse audience for many years, bringing together people of all religions, colors and backgrounds. For their album-tour through Germany and Switzerland, stops in Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich... Read more »

Almost 20 years ago, when the scene prided itself on being a family of happy misfits, FC Kahuna’s ‘Hayling’ hit us with force. Resonating with a universal, star-gazing, emotional soul it was one of those rare tracks that fans (and indeed misfits) from every genre, every style, every camp could resonate with. Fans like Subtract... Read more »

Have you ever wondered what Four Tet’s music might sound like performed by an orchestra or live musicians? With support and approval from Four Tet and the publishers of the work, BMG, Andrew Reynolds has created an orchestral version of, “Unicorn”, from Four Tet’s seventh seminal album, “Beautiful Rewind”. Andrew Reynolds is a London-based multi-award-winning... Read more »

HOKI is a new collaborative project from Montreal producer and composer Varti Deuchoghlian and Australian vocalist and songwriter Brent McCormick. With nearly two decades of combined experience in music, the pair have come together to create an exhilarating album titled ‘Strangest Of Us All’. The 11 track album showcases their stellar instrumental skills and songwriting... Read more »

As the anticipation for Hoki’s debut album amplifies, the Montreal-based duo presents their fourth single – The Push. Hoki’s first three singles, and accompanying remixes, have received tremendous acclaim for their innovative approach to indie-electronic production. Varti Deuchoghlian’s beat design under Brent McCormick’s endearing vocals have proven an incredible match, as the two continue their... Read more »

microCastle begins the fall season by welcoming Olaf Stuut to the label for his debut artist showcase. Based in Amsterdam, the Dutch producer has been a fixture of the electronic underground for the better part of a decade. Uniquely transcendent, Olaf’s music is hugely anticipated by his fans and highly regarded by his contemporaries, leading... Read more »