Alt/Electronica

It’s a pleasure for us to have Lawrence Hart for episode 235 of our Select Cuts series! The London-based artist had a very busy year in 2021, with its debut EP receiving of one dance music’s most famed stamp approval, Pete Tong’s ‘Essential New Tune’ as well as collaborating with seasoned veteran Alan Fitzpatrick. He... Read more »

German producer Christian Löffler exemplifies what it truly means to be an artist, possessing boundless creativity, originality and authenticity, it is no surprise that he has become one of the most esteemed and recognisable names in the electronic music scene. We sat down with him to learn more about his latest track ‘Solo’ and how... Read more »

Tiga’s Turbo Recordings brings two titans of the musical ecosystem together on ‘Consumed In Key’. Richie Hawtin’s seminal Plastikman album has been reimagined by revered pianist Chilly Gonzales and it has just dropped digital and on deluxe triple vinyl LP release.   Originally released on Hawtin’s Minus label in 1998, ‘Consumed’ was profoundly influential, defining... Read more »

Canadian artist Yehno is our latest guest in the Prima Lux series. The Montreal-based Nova Scotian has been moving on an impressive path of late with a number of standout releases on MTL imprint Collection Disques Durs. His most recent appearance on the label being the scintillating four track EP ‘Always’. We’re very excited to... Read more »

Frenchman Leohnart made an impressive return to XYZ last month, delivering a beautiful four-track EP titled ‘Perspective’ on the SOL imprint. The Montreal-based artist showcased his signature introspective touch supremely, offering up a collection of deep and downtempo cuts that fused tribal rhythms, delicate atmospheric touches and emotive, entrancing synthwork. This week, we caught up... Read more »

Worlds collide as Tiga’s Turbo Recordings brings two titans of the musical ecosystem together on ‘Consumed In Key’. Richie Hawtin’s seminal Plastikman album has been reimagined by revered pianist Chilly Gonzales and is set for a digital and deluxe triple vinyl LP release on April 1st, 2022. The precluding single ‘Contain (In Key)’ is out... Read more »

Austria’s Ken Hayakawa has been wowing record buyers for the last fifteen years with a constant string of well-received records on liebe* detail, Upon. You and his own Schonbrunner Perlen, amongst others. We caught up with him to discuss his new record for the Stripped Down imprint and more.   WWD: Welcome to When We... Read more »

Montréal-based multi-instrumentalist Ash has made some waves in the past couple of years. Through his tantalizing productions sitting at the junction between his native Cairo and the city he now calls home, he’s had the opportunity to showcase his artistry in many mystic places, from the White Desert in Egypt through a collaboration with Cercle,... Read more »

Frenchman Leohnart makes a highly anticipated return in what is his debut on XYZ’s SOL imprint. The Montreal-based artist brings his signature introspective touch to the label with a sumptuous four-tracker. ‘One Day’ leads the EP, offering up a deep journey, which fuses tribal rhythms, delicate atmospheric touches and an emotive, entrancing synth-line. ‘Evolution’ expands... Read more »

Montréal imprint Collection Disques Durs welcomes Nova Scotia’s Yehno back to the fold this month. The rising artist returns with a lethal four track EP titled ‘Always’. The release follows on from his 2021 six-track EP on CDD called ‘Tomorrow We’ll Be Here’ and its stacked remix package, which featured contributions from Pierce Fulton, Ronan,... Read more »