Interviews

Fresh off the release of her latest single, ‘Runaway,’ we caught up with LEA KEY to discuss the inspiration behind the track, the importance of embracing new beginnings, and bringing her immersive KEY MOMENTS event back to her hometown of Hamburg. From personal growth to creating meaningful connections through music, she reflects on the moments... Read more »

Beauty and the Beat has long stood as a beacon for deep musical curiosity, analogue devotion and community-driven dance culture. What began as a party built on warmth, openness and an exceptional sound system has grown into a label dedicated to preserving and presenting timeless music on vinyl. In this interview, the BATB crew reflect... Read more »

Fresh off his contribution to Lumière Noire Records’ ‘DESTIINO (Yuksek) – rem(ii)xes (EP)’, we caught up with German producer Lauer to discuss his approach to reimagining music, the philosophy behind his productions, and the stories that have shaped his distinctive sound. From his punk and skateboarding roots to the mystery of Pyramide III Studios and... Read more »

DownJazz Records has always lived at the crossroads of New York grit and Detroit soul, but with’ Lush Grooves – Vol. 1, 2, 3,’ founder David Schwartz pushes that lineage into a new era.  What began as a live soul-jazz album soon expanded into a sprawling, three-volume remix odyssey shaped by an intergenerational cast of... Read more »

Philippa has long been a quietly influential force in Berlin’s electronic music landscape, a producer whose work balances emotional depth, harmonic richness and dancefloor intuition. With the launch of her new label, Panther Cuts, she steps into a new chapter of creative autonomy. We caught up with her to talk evolution, process, collaboration and the... Read more »

Thirty years into a career defined by emotional depth, genre fluidity, and an unshakeable commitment to musical integrity, Vince Watson is still finding new ways to reinterpret his own legacy. With ‘Eminesence: The Mixes,’ he invites three of the most respected voices in deep and spiritual house — Cee ElAssaad, Atjazz, and Osunlade — to... Read more »

Fred Everything has spent decades refining a sound that feels both timeless and quietly revolutionary – deep, musical, and guided by an unshakeable sense of honesty. With ‘Elysium,’ he leans even further into that space, letting intuition lead and trusting the emotional pull of his instruments. What emerges is a track that feels like a... Read more »

With a new label on the horizon and a growing global profile, Nikka Lorak is focused on building more than just records – she’s building a movement. Through Cruel Kind, her forthcoming imprint, the DJ, producer, and former filmmaker aims to spotlight artists who combine musical excellence with the charisma and vision of true headliners.... Read more »

‘Bubblegum Discos’ is Tigerbalm at her boldest – a technicolour leap from the sun-drenched global grooves of ‘International Love Affair’ into a world painted with sharper edges, deeper rhythms, and a newfound artistic certainty. Built from Brazilian soul, African disco, and a constellation of collaborators spanning five countries, the album captures an artist who has... Read more »

James Juke has become one of New York’s most trusted ears on the dancefloor – a DJ, curator, and scholar whose sets bridge the soulful lineage of house with the restless energy of the city he now calls home. Raised in San Francisco and sharpened in Brooklyn’s underground, he brings a rare blend of deep... Read more »