Interviews
Ucha returns to TOR with a melodic pairing on Kesendirian [Interview]
Ucha has established a sterling reputation for powerful afro-house gems in recent years, releasing on the likes of Connected Frontline, Deepalma, and Milk & Sugar. His TOR debut alongside Darksidevinyl, Zaiana, has become an instant classic with its jazz-funk-infused percussive flavor. As we close out a year unlike any other, we’re thrilled to welcome the... Read more »
Breaking Boundaries: An interview with modular synthesist David Castellani
David Castellani is an unrelenting Italian-born, Los-Angeles based producer that is taking the techno underworld by storm. Castellani first grabbed our attention with the thrilling ‘Alpha Gamma’ EP, which dropped on his Noetic imprint in July with a remix from the illustrious Redshape (Delsin, Monkeytown). The release was swiftly followed by the acid-infused ‘Solaris’ EP, 2... Read more »
Litte Talk with Hector Oaks
Berlin-natives, 18-year-old singer Coco-Paloma and techno DJ/producer Hector Oaks team up to release their No Hay Mañana EP through Club Qu Records. ‘No Hay Mañana EP’, translated as ‘there is no tomorrow’, perfectly blends Oak’s signature techo sound with Paloma’s vulnerable songwriting and powerful vocal tone to create something truly unique. The first single, also... Read more »
Mason Collective talks about their project’s origins, the influence of Manchester on their careers, and closing out the year at Desert Air Festival [Interview]
Manchester’s Mason Collective are a dynamic DJ/production trio taking their high energy grooves around the world. Headed by Blair Suarez, Adam Myles and Omar Guedar, the crew cultivated a loyal following from their MASON Events which have rapidly grown to become one of the most renowned underground parties in Manchester – each having their own... Read more »
Armen Miran summons a masterful remix for XYZ debut [Interview]
SDK launched onto the scene earlier this year with the release of their first project – What They Want. With a sumptuous blend of heady melodies and signature vocal hooks, the Vancouver-based duo’s debut on TOR rested perfectly at the centerpoint of underground and familiar. As we step into winter’s grasp, we’ve revisited the project... Read more »
Little Talk with The Mekanism
The Mekanism is a French artist with many years in the game and a CV full of illustrious labels that have put out his stuff. With another recent EP on Harry Romero’s Bambossa Records, we caught up with him to see how his life is currently, and how the recent EP came to be… ... Read more »